-Jade Johnstone (guide school student)
Day three of guide school... Sun is shining and the wind is down. We began the day with learning knots and preparing the boats. Everyones in high spirits and ready to rock the day! We put in 8 miles high of our usual spot where the scenic tours start. Our first attempts on oar boats instead of paddles... WOW! What a difference - steering much easier!
It was an incredible day. We completed three trips altogether. All of them in the sunshine too! Everyone learned a ton. Turns, ferries and self rescues. I'm having a bit of trouble on the oars but the instructors have a ton of patience and are quick to help where I get in a jam. We hopped out for lunch mid-way and everyone was stoked for the rapids. Rapids on oar boats are even easier to set angles. We got back to the boathouse around 8:00pm to unpack and debrief. Everyone was a little exhausted, but happy. Be back at 8:30 tomorrow...
