External Resources
Commercial Training Resources
- New to rowing? Read this excellent Introduction To Rowing, presumably written by Peter Fox of Whitewater Rowing School (see below).
- eNRG Kayaking/Rafting School (Portland) - Customized rowing instruction led by two-time World Rafting Medalist, and Northwest River Guides LLC co-founder Sam Drevo. eNRG Kayaking/Rafting rowing schools are fun, informative, and help you acquire the necessary skills to navigate whitewater. eNRG Kayaking is a supporter of OWA.
- Northwest Rafting Company: Whitewater Rowing School (Hood River, Oregon) - Online and in-person classes designed for private boaters who want to improve their skills. One day and multi-day skills lessons are offered for whitewater education and safety training. Classes include class III and IV rowing, safety and rescue training. As well as professional guide training courses. Northwest Rafting Company is a supporter of OWA.
- Oregon's Premiere Paddling Retail and Rental Outlet - Oregon Paddle Sports in Eugene, Oregon offers a variety of lessons and classes under the Calendar heading. Lessons include Introduction to Whitewater, Introduction to Self Rescue, Rowing Course, Basics of Paddling, Kayak Touring and other classes.
- Portland Community College - PCC offers beginner classes near Portland. Google "PCC whitewater classes".
- Whitewater Rowing School (Bend, Oregon) - Personalized instruction for private boaters.
- Flow State River Instruction (Southern Oregon) - Personalized instruction for private boaters.
- Rowing School (Montana) - Various classes on the Flathead River in Montana.
- Whitewater Rowing Clinics - Learn to row a raft on the Rogue River from OARS, one of the biggest names in the business.
- Idaho Rowing School - Learn to row a raft on the Main Salmon River for 7 days with ARTA.
- Oregon Pro Guide Training - Learn what the guides know for 10 days with ARTA in Southern Oregon.
- Oregon State University sometimes offers whitewater classes. Other schools may too.
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