Gravity Swiftwater Training is a full service swiftwater safety and rescue training and consultancy centre. We are African Paddling Association (APA) and International Rafting Federation (IRF) accredited and offer the following courses and services: APA Guide training - River Guide and Trip Leader courses and Assessments Swiftwater Safety and Rescue courses for Adventure Racers and Canoeists (Canoeing SA endorsed) Whitewater Kayaking courses and instruction Full service to the film industry – consultancy, location scouting, safety services, stunts, cast, equipment etc. Consultancy
|
|
APA Guide Training |
|
 The River Guide course is designed for potential guides entering the industry and aims to equip them with the skills and techniques required to function as part of the guide team responsible for safety and rescue and group management on a swiftwater paddling tip. The course runs over three days and three nights and comprises of practical exercises during the day and lectures and discussions in the evenings. |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Whitewater Kayaking Courses & Instruction |
|
|
Pictures from a recent Intermediate Kayak Course below. Enjoy.. |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Swiftwater Safety & Rescue for AR & Competitive Paddlers |
|
|
This course will focus on equipping Adventure Racers and Canoe Racers with a basic knowledge of Swiftwater Safety and Rescue. The aim is to allow competitors to understand how rivers work, recognise features and cope with hazards so as to avoid unnecessary risk to themselves and their teammates and fellow paddlers. SAFETY AND RESCUE COURSE FOR CANOEISTS We have recently completed a course for Canoe South Africa, training Safety officers from various WCCU clubs. This course was held on the Palmiet River and delt with issues like Foot entrapment, Strainer rescues and basic Rescue Techniques. You can check out the pictures on the following link: http://picasaweb.google.com/ak4foot7/WpcuSafetyCourse# Contact us for more information
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Film & Photo Shoots |
|
Gravity Adventures are a one-stop-shop for anything related to Swiftwater, White Water, River Locations, Paddling etc. From Location Scouting to Casting, Stunt men and women, Safety services, equipment etc – we will provide it.
We have a lot of experience with photo-shoots, movies, ads, documentaries etc. and understand the industry well, from both sides of the camera.
Contact us for Location options, equipment hire or purchase and safety services at
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
|
|
|
Whitewater Consultancy |
|
|
We have been involved with a number of projects on a consultancy basis – from accident enquiries to developing training courses for community based tourism operators. Our expertise lies in the following areas:
Contact us to discuss your needs.
|
|
|
Gravity Training 
