Whitewater Rowing School

H2O Adventures has partnered with one of the best rowing minds on the west coast, Nathan Hobbs. Together it is our goal to provide the general public with the option to learn the many necessary skills to successfully and safely navigate a boat down Class 3 whitewater via an oar rig.

What is whitewater rowing school?

This course is designed for the novice river runner that wants to pilot their own raft. If you are as excited about rafting as we are and have basic river running experience, this is the course for you! This hands on course will have you navigating your boat on the 1st day of instruction and will leave you with the skills to set up and pilot your own oar frame on class III whitewater by the end of a weekend.

A small sample of the many items you will learn or enhance your knowledge of include:

  • River etiquette

  • Reading whitewater

  • Recognizing hazards

  • Boat anatomy

  • Boat inflation

  • Oar frame rigging

  • Cockpit and oar tower set up

  • Advantages of “pushing” and “pulling”

  • Modern rowing techniques 

  • Advantages of different rafts

Whitewater Rowing School on the American River in California

The American River provides multiple miles of training opportunities. H2O Adventures provides excellent camping right on the river for those wishing to camp in between days of instruction. This rowing school is both physically and mentally intensive. Participants should be prepared for long days to absorb the most information possible.

Location:

Rivers Bend Resort

6400 Highway 49
Lotus, CA, 95651-9773
United States

H2O Adventures will be hosting three, two day rowing courses 2024.

  • July 18/19

  • Aug 29/30

  • September 5/6

Space is limited to 4 guests per course

Please click below to book your space!

Cost:

$500.00