Drift Boat
Rowing School
Rowing skills
Boat maintenance
Personalized training
Certification
and more…
Row like a pro.
Learn to safely and skillfully row a drift boat from professional fishing guides. Our comprehensive rowing course will cover everything you need to know about managing drift boats on and off the water.
3-day rowing course
Our most requested guide school offering is now available as a 3-day course! Learn how to row, tow, launch, anchor and maintain a drift boat. There’s far more to operating a drift boat than can be covered in a single-day rowing clinic. Water safety is vital for the welfare of you and your passengers. Proper river etiquette will enhance your day on the water and make our fisheries more sustainable. In three days, you’ll learn to read water and navigate rivers like a pro.
Upon course completion, you’ll receive a drift boat rowing certification from Two Rivers Fishing Company. Whether you’re taking your first step toward becoming a fly fishing guide or looking for the skills to operate your own drift boat, this course is for you.
course Cost
$899.99
All experience levels welcome
Curriculum
Learn the fundamentals in the classroom and get hands-on with 14-16 hours of on-the-water instruction. Take your knowledge to the river with personalized training designed to improve your skills and put them to the test.
Daily Itinerary
Meet and greet
Course overview
Rowing, skills and goals
Water safety
Reading the water
Maintenance and care for boats and trailers
Interact with a selection of boats and equipment
Trailer backup challenge
Barbecue
Group breakfast
Still-water skills
On-the-river training
Strokes
Anchoring
Boat safety with clients
Personalized on-the-river training
Skills check
River etiquette
Q & A with guides and manager
Skills check report card
Graduation celebration
Rowing skills and techniques
Drift boat launch and recovery
Reading water
Water safety
Boat safety with clients
Maintenance and care for boats and trailers
Trailer tips and skills
Anchoring – when and when not to
River etiquette
Introduction to equipment
Where We’re Located
Our rowing school is based out of Two Rivers Fishing Company in Pinedale, Wyoming. Pinedale is nestled against the rugged wilderness of the magnificent Wind River Range—home to the headwaters of the famous Green River and the best trout fishing on the planet. The opportunity to fish these waters is coveted, and our summer season books out quickly.
Our diverse local waterways and private drift and wading access afford a range of technical challenges and trophy trout hunting.
See our Rivers section for more information.
What’s Included
We take care of logistics so that while you’re here, you can focus on furthering your education and experiencing this remarkable setting. In addition to course materials and instruction, you’ll receive:
Lunches and breakfasts
Ice-breaker BBQ
Access to a variety of drift boats and rowing configurations
Graduation shop discounts and perks
Rowing school swag-bag
*Weather is unpredictable and temperatures vary. Students are responsible for bringing appropriate outerwear and rain gear (waders recommended).