Maine River Guide Training Course

The Three Rivers Whitewater Guide Training Course is a eight-day program with very high standards. It is an experience that our professional guide staff holds near and dear to our hearts.

This course is designed to make all dedicated participants proficient in all the necessary skills to be a safe, knowledgeable, and entertaining Registered Maine Guide. These areas of training include boatmanship, river geography, hydrology, rescue techniques, guest service, risk management, equipment care, outdoor trip logistics, and more.

All trainees must have current Basic First Aid and CPR or higher certification previous to the start of training. Every year Three Rivers hosts an Basic First Aid Course. This certification enables licensed guides to perform as trip leaders on commercial whitewater trips in Maine and is available for all trainees. Get more information and course dates for First Aid Training.

Whitewater Guide training is physically and mentally demanding. Rafting trainees and guides have responsibilities to themselves and others while training. Whitewater boating has inherent risks and hazards. All trainees will be required to sign a release of liability that indemnifies Three Rivers Whitewater inc. from any claim. Trainees assume all risks related with training.

For this year's course the fee is $300 which is due 30 days prior to the start of training. Our newest payment option for the training class is no fee in exchange for guiding for three days unpaid once you obtain your guide's license. Transmission of this application does not guarantee you a spot in this program. All applicants may be required to attend an interview before acceptance. Please call with any questions 207-663-2104.

Get for information on our First Aid Training Courses

President and Training Coordinator,
Joseph Christopher

"Become a River Guide" - 2010 training dates:

• 2010 Dates have passed, please check back for 2011 dates.

2010 First Aid dates:

• 2010 Dates have passed, please check back for 2011 dates.

Start times will be 10am (with CPR taught first). Both classes will be held at Three Rivers - The Forks. Please call or email us if you would like to take this class, space is limited. When calling to reserve a spot please let us know which certification(s) you need. There is a fee charged for CPR & First Aid which will be collected before you take the class. Cost for one class is $40 per person and for both CPR & First Aid classes it is $50 per person.