River Guide Endorsements

Assesses the competency of a raft guide at the Grade 2 level — the raft guiding skills, basic River Rescue, river reading and hazard management required to guide safely on Grade 2 water.

Standalone river rescue qualification. Required for all endorsements above Grade 2.

Entry-level oar guiding on sheltered or moving water up to and including Grade 2, using an oar frame. This qualification allows for oar guiding only, Grade 2 Raft Guide award allows for paddle and oar rafts with internal operator sign off.

Assesses the competency of a raft guide at the Grade 3 level.

Assesses the competency of a raft guide at the Grade 4/5 level.

Senior assessment for Grade 4/5 guides. Focuses on planning, trip leadership, and trip leader river rescue. Prerequisite: must hold Grade 4/5 Raft Guide and current River Rescue. Requires 800 hours or 400 trips, half on Grade 4/5 minimum.

Senior assessment for Grade 3 guides. Focuses on planning, trip leadership, and trip leader river rescue. Prerequisite: must hold Grade 3 Raft Guide and current River Rescue. Requires 800 hours or 400 trips, half on Grade 3 minimum.