WHITEWATER ROWING CLINICS
Whitewater Rowing Clinic - March 14th and 15th 2026
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Class I–III Whitewater Rowing Clinic
Learn to confidently row a whitewater raft in Class II Whitewater for both recreational rafting and fly fishing on the Wild & Scenic Middle Fork Feather River.
This limited-enrollment clinic is designed for boaters with prior rowing experience who own their own raft and want to take their skills to the next level. Whether you’re refining fundamentals or building confidence in moving water, this course will sharpen your technique and decision-making on the river.
We’ll begin with proper raft and oar setup, including frame configuration, oar length, boat safety, and reading whitewater. Both days will be spent on the river rowing Class I–III whitewater (primarily Class II), with hands-on instruction covering:
Efficient rowing techniques
Reading Whitewater and features
Shooting the “V”
Catching and holding eddies
Downstream oar management
Oar shipping and recovery
Safe and effective boat control and maneuvering
Dates: March 14th and 15th 2026
Class Size: Limited to 4 students
Cost: $750 for both days
What Sets Our clinics apart
Your Instructor!
Head Guide Matt McCourtney is a backcountry junkie!
He spends over 250 days a year on the rivers in the Northern Sierras as a guide and following his own personal aspriations.
Wilderness First Responder | EMT | Fire Rescue | SAR | Swiftwater Rescue Certified. Matt has you covered!
Our Location!
The Northern Sierra Watershed in Plumas County offers some of California’s most scenic and remote whitewater rafting, defined by steep forested canyons, clear snowmelt flows, and a strong sense of wilderness.
Class Size - personalization!
Small class sizes, 2-6 students, with an instructor-to-student ratio of 2:1. We take pride in personalization, safety, and amazing days on the river!
Upcoming Clinics
Featured Clinic
Class I–III Whitewater Rowing Clinic
Learn to confidently row a whitewater raft in Class II Whitewater for both recreational rafting and fly fishing on the Wild & Scenic Middle Fork Feather River.
This limited-enrollment clinic is designed for boaters with prior rowing experience who own their own raft and want to take their skills to the next level. Whether you’re refining fundamentals or building confidence in moving water, this course will sharpen your technique and decision-making on the river.
We’ll begin with proper raft and oar setup, including frame configuration, oar length, boat safety, and reading whitewater. Both days will be spent on the river rowing Class I–III whitewater (primarily Class II), with hands-on instruction covering:
Efficient rowing techniques
Reading Whitewater and features
Shooting the “V”
Catching and holding eddies
Downstream oar management
Oar shipping and recovery
Safe and effective boat control and maneuvering
Dates: March 14th and 15th 2026
Class Size: Limited to 4 students
Cost: $750 for both days
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Two days of rowing instruction
Learn Boat Setup
Reading Whitewater
Safe rafting!
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Day 1
Boat Set up, saftey talk, equipment set up ~2 hours - remainder of day is spent rafting!Day 2
Full day of rafting on the river! -
Limited to 4 participants with a possible 2nd clinic based on demand!
Bring your own Raft (self-bailing only)
I have one raft for rent, $150.00 per day - RMR PhatCat with NRS Frame and 8 ft oars
Bring your own dry suit, PFD, helmet
Dry suit rentals can be arranged
Email, text, or call with any questions!matt@lostsierraflyguide.com | 530-616-5376
Learn To Row with Confidence!
Filling the void with a genuine lack of rowing instruction, I decided to create a safe learning environment to help others grow in the sport of rowing in both recreational whitewater and mellower class I fly fishing rowing.