GREENWAVE

CANOEING AND OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP

About Greenwave Canoeing

and Outdoor Leadership

Greenwave is the result of years of skill and leadership and instructor development by Roger Warnatsch. He is passionate about getting all ages out and thriving in our magnificent outdoor environment. He has taught and guided extensively in BC, but has paddled, instructed or guided in western North America from the Yukon and NWT to Mexico, as well as other international locations such as France and Costa Rica.

Assistant instructors that help with Greenwave courses, are among the best instructors in BC. Roger also regularly seeks out the best students from outdoor programs to be mentored as co-instructors, giving them valuable experience to work towards their own certifications and careers in the outdoors.

Leadership development and safety is Greenwave's specialty. All courses follow guidelines set by the Recreational Canoeing Association of BC. RCBAC is a world leader in developing canoe programming and prides itself in it's high standards. In addition, leadership and safety development of the students is emphasized in every course.

Roger's certifications include:

RCABC Instructor Trainer (Lake, Moving Water, Tripping, C1, River Rescue, Expedition Guiding)
RCABC River Rescue Instructor
Wilderness First Aid through Red Cross and Peak Emergency (NUEC 3) and OFA 3
Apprentice Guide, Interpretive Guide's Association
Former Certifications: Paddle Canada Instructor, CANSI Telemark Instructor, Rescue Canada - Swiftwater Rescue Technician, NOLS Instruction experience.

Enjoying the Kootenay River near Canal Flats in July, with a Youth Governance group from the Aq'am Community.

Work history includes:

Capilano University Wilderness Leadership Program
College of the Rockies Mountain Adventure Skills Training in Fernie
College of the Rockies Adventure Tourism Business Operations in Golden
Wildsight Columbia River Field School
Wildsight Teach the Columbia Outdoor Educator Program
College of New Caledonia Northern Outdoor Recreation Education in Valemount
Capilano U Outdoor Rec and Tourism Management in North Vancouver
YMCA Camp Elphinstone in Gibsons
Mt Baker High School Outdoor Program in Cranbrook
Selkirk High School Outdoor Program in Kimberley
Kimberley Alternate School
Kimberley Independent School
Fernie Middle School
Aq'am Community, Ktunaxa First Nation, Cranbrook
Up North Adventures, Whitehorse
Mountain Equipment Co-op Paddling Department Training, Vancouver
Blackwater Paddlers, Quesnel
Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club
20 years of private courses

Playboating on Lower Skookumchuck Creek in the East Kootenays

Volunteer work includes:

Instructor Coordinator, RCABC
Environment Director, RCABC
Coordinator of some instream paddling and fish habitat projects in southwestern BC
Training Director, Beaver Canoe Club, Vancouver, BC

No one can do it alone! My deepest gratitude to Sophie for all the support and bringing so much joy and love into my life. And to mom and dad who have supported me every step of the way.

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