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WAVE
Whitewater Adventure Education
WAVE is an intensive, competency based, 5 week training program designed to provide you with the essential leadership and technical skills necessary to be successful working as a professional outdoor leader within the Canadian whitewater industry.
Core skill development focuses on providing certification in advanced wilderness first aid, swiftwater rescue, paddle raft guiding, canoe tripping and whitewater kayaking. The essential elements of outdoor leadership and people management skills are emphasized throughout the course. Responsibility, persistence, risk management, integrity, confidence and the ability to work effectively as a member of a team are all life-long attributes that you will develop alongside your technical hard skills.
Through a practical “hands on” approach to learning, we will build the necessary confidence and techniques for success.
Availability & Costs 2010 |
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Duration & Location |
Costs |
| May 2 - June 4 | 35 Days Based in Davidson, Quebec, Canada 6 Core Elements (see below) |
$3600.00 |
 Download the complete WAVE information package. |
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Core Elements & Certifications
1. Whitewater Kayaking - WO-Proficiency B
2. Whitewater Guiding - IRF Raft Guide (RG2)
3. Whitewater Canoeing - ORCA Moving Water 1
4. Riverboarding - Esprit
5. Whitewater Rescue Technician- Rescue 3 International WRT1
6. Advanced Wilderness First Aid - (AWFA) SOLO
Additional Skills: "Leave No Trace"
Sample Itinerary for WAVE:
| Day 1 | Arrival & Orientation Days |
| Day 2 | Team Building/Rafting |
| Day 3-7 | Element #1: Guide Course |
| Day 8-9 | SDD (Skill Development Days - optional free day) |
| Day 10-12 | Element #2: Kayaking Level 1 |
| Day 13-14 | SDD (Skill Development Days - optional free day) |
| Day 15 | Element #3: Riverboarding |
| Day 16-19 | Element #4: AWFA (First Aid) |
| Day 20-21 | SDD (Skill Development Days - optional free day) |
| Day 22-24 | Element #5: Swiftwater Rescue (WRT 1) |
| Day 25-29 | Element #6: ORCA Moving Water 1 |
| Day 30 | Free Day |
| Day 31-34 | Element #7: Kayaking Level 2 |
| Day 35 | Departure |
What's included with your course.
All instruction, all accommodations, most meals (as outlined in package), listed equipment (as outlined in package), kayak rental (for duration of the course), certification fees and local transportation.
The course fee does not include:
Personal equipment/gear requirements, personal expenditures while at Esprit's basecamp in Canada (i.e. shop, internet access, equipment purchases, snack and bar purchases) nor does it provide replacement for lost, broken or stolen equipment.
What you should bring for your course.
Please review the WAVE information package for a packing list and details on equipment requirements.