When? Oct. 18-19, 2014 8a.m.-5 each day
Location: Siloam Spring's new whitewater recreation park on the Illinois River, near Fayetteville, Arkansas
Cost: $100
ACA Instructors Judy Fitchl & Lorraine McPhee
This class will be very active and very fun!


For this class you should be able to successfully maneuver your boat in class II rapids. A major focus will be on boat-based rescue techniques.

Required Gear: Please bring
-boat with airbags
- Life Jacket or a Rescue PFD
-Helmet
-Paddle
-Whistle
-Warm River Clothes (you will be in the water for extended periods of time and will get cold if not dressed properly. A wetsuit or dry suit will likely be necessary). No bare legs! Your legs must be covered to prevent injury.
-Appropriate Footwear (paddling booties, water shoes, etc.)
-Lunch and snacks for each day
-Water
-Sunblock
Optional Gear:
-Pin Kit (two 15’-20’ pieces of tubular webbing, 2 prussik loops or 4-foot pieces of kern-mantle accessory cord with a 6-8mm diameter, 3 -4 locking carabiners & 2 pulleys that "match" the diameter of your throw rope).
-throw rope
Camping is available nearby if desired: Arkansas 59 Canoeing & Rafting ar59canoeing.com 479-524-2223
To sign up contact:
Lorraine McPhee 682-551-3101 mcpheetx@tx.rr.com or
Judy Fitchl 918-557-6788 creeksntrails@gmail.com