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Whitewater Adventure Education
WAVE
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 as a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) , swiftwater rescue (WRT-1), 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 2011 |
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Duration & Location |
Costs |
| May 1 - June 4 | 35 Days Based in Davidson, Quebec, Canada 6 Core Elements (see below) |
$4500.00 |
 Download the complete 2011 WAVE information package. |
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Core Elements & Certifications
1. Whitewater Kayaking – CKC – Paddle Canada Standards
2. Whitewater Guiding - IRF Raft Guide (RG2)
3. Whitewater Canoeing - ORCA Moving Water 1
4. Riverboarding - Esprit
5. Whitewater Rescue Technician - Rescue 3 WRT-1
6. Wilderness First Responder - (WFR) SOLO 
7. CPR Health Care Provider (AHA)
Itinerary for WAVE:
| May 1 | Arrival & Orientation Day |
| May 2-6 | Element #1: Raft Guide Course |
| May 7-8 | SDD (Skill Development Days - optional free day) |
| May 9-13 | Element #2: Kayaking Level 1 |
| May 14 | SDD (Skill Development Days - optional free day) |
| May 15-22 | Element #3 WFR (Wilderness First Responder) |
| May 23 | Pack and Transport to Madawaska River |
| May 24-26 | Element #4: WRT1 (Whitewater Rescue Technician) |
| May 27 | Paddle Madawaska River |
| May 28-29 | Element #5: 1 day SDD 1 day Riverboarding |
| May 30-June 2 | Element #6: ORCA Moving Water 1 |
| June 3 | Skills Assessment Day |
| June 4 | 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 2011 information package for a packing list and details on equipment requirements.
