Kayak Classes, Raft Guide, and River Rescue Trainings in Richmond, VA

Become a Raft Guide for RVA Paddlesports in just 4 weekends!  Learn valuable rafting, swiftwater rescue, and interpersonal skills and take customers down Richmond’s mighty James River.

Take our two-day Sierra Rescue River Rescue certification course to learn everyday safety skills as well as how to handle rescue situations effectively.

Learn the basics of whitewater kayaking, necessary equipment, the forward stroke, sweep stroke, reverse sweep, and river reading skills!

Learn new kayak skills by joining us for year-round instructional kayak roll clinics.

Take you paddling to the next level with RVA Paddlesports before and after work/school training. We will have gear on hand for participants or bring your own.

Dawn Patrol Sessions:
Wednesdays 6:00 AM –…