Pre-PRANZ Skill-Sharpener

What's covered:

- Paddling as part of a team.  How to look out for others and advocate for yourself.

- Basic safety refresher - Self + buddy rescues, throwbagging, rescue priorities, gear check.

- Moving downstream as a team - Spacing, eddy hopping, river reading, when to scout.

- ​Paddling with purpose - Work on stroke technique and using the water.

Price: $300 per person (1 day)

Boat + equipment hire if required: $50/day

Where will we go?

We have a couple of good rivers to choose from and depending on the water levels will most likely utilise the Arnold River and/or the Lower Crooked.  From these rivers it is only a 2 or 2.5hr drive to Murchison and the meet-up!

West Coast Packrafting values our clients’ safety and will do our utmost to provide a safe and enjoyable trip.  However, packrafting/kayaking is an adventure activity which carries some inherent risks.  You will be alone in a packraft/kayak as the guide will be paddling a separate boat and it is likely that you may end up swimming in the rapids either purposefully or accidentally.

The trip you have chosen is on Class II graded rapids which could include regular medium-sized waves, low ledges or drops, easy eddies and gradual bends.  There may be obstructions such as rocks or overhanging branches or log jams though these should generally be easy to recognise and avoid.  It may be necessary to portage (walk around) a rapid and both portaging and the hike-in may expose you to wet and slippery rocks, steep drop-offs and uneven ground. 

A moderate degree of physical fitness is required for this trip and you should be comfortable exercising at gentle pace for ~4hrs.  Whilst it is not compulsory to be able to swim this trip is unlikely to be enjoyable if you are nervous in or around moving water.

Participants should be aware that packrafting involves a risk of serious injury or death and that West Coast Packrafting cannot guarantee their safety.