Guide School
Professional Raft Guide & Whitewater Rescue Training – Llangollen, North Wales
Become a qualified whitewater professional with our 6-day intensive course combining:
• Raft Guide Training
• IRF Raft Guide Assessment (up to Class 3 Guide)
• Rescue 3 – Whitewater Rescue Technician (WRT-Pro)
• Optional British Canoeing Raft Guide Qualification (no extra cost)
Location: Riverbanc, Llangollen, North Wales
Cost: £600 (includes all certification fees)
Deposit: £150 non-refundable to secure your place
Full balance due: 4 weeks before the course start date
Trainers & Assessors: Aaron Kendall, Phil Robinson
(All highly experienced international whitewater professionals)
• Full raft guide skills & safety training
• IRF assessment up to Class 3 Guide level
• WRT-Pro qualification
• BC assessment option (must pre-register if required)
• Access to top North Wales whitewater venues
• Accommodation (local campsites, hostels & Airbnbs available)
• Governing body registration and membership fees (e.g. British Canoeing, IRF, Rescue 3)
• Age 18+
• Physically fit & confident swimming in moving water
• Some prior paddling experience (raft, kayak, canoe etc.)
• Personal whitewater kit required (R-PFD, helmet, throw bag, knife, whistle etc.)
For British Canoeing assessment, you must also have:
• 16-hour First Aid
• Safeguarding module
• WRT-Pro or Advanced WW Safety & Rescue
(All must be uploaded and approved before the course)
Registration requirements:
https://britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/registration-requirements/
https://paddlesuptraining.com/registration-guidance/#page-content
Raft Guide Training:
• Raft control & hydrodynamics
• Client safety & communication
• Safety brief delivery
• Raft flips & re-flips
• Swimmer rescues
• Equipment knowledge & construction
• Self-rescue & group management
WRT-Pro:
• Whitewater swimming
• Rope systems & entrapments
• Tethered raft rescues
• Mechanical advantage systems
• Scenario-based rescue skills
All qualifications are internationally recognised:
https://www.rescue3europe.com/courses/whitewater-rescue-technician-professional-wrt-pro/
https://www.internationalrafting.com/guiding/
https://britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/river-raft-guide-grade-23/
• Course is physically and mentally demanding – pre-reading and practice strongly advised
• First-time rafters will usually qualify as Trainee or Class 2 Guide (not enough log hours for Class 3 on this course alone)
Places are limited and demand is high. A £150 deposit secures your space on a first-come basis.
Have questions or want to book?
Get in touch – we’re happy to help.