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Key Features of Outdoor Programs

Abseiling/Rock Climbing Programs

In West Australia the peak body for abseiling activities is Outdoors WA. They recommend a maximum ratio of 1:8 for suitably qualified instructors to participants on roping programs. There is no way that we would be prepared to exceed this recommendation. Any other operator who is prepared to do so would questionable professionalism,and possible dubious safety standards.

We will provide sufficient qualified and experienced instructors for your abseiling and/or rock climbing program. They will all have Department of Sport and Recreation Abseiling Instructor’s Certificates or will be registered as Single Pitch Abseiling Guides with the National Outdoor Leadership Registration Scheme. All of our instructors have several years’ experience in both technical roping skills and working with corporate, school and recreational groups.

All our equipment including helmets meet the current industry and UIAA standards. Some other operators use construction style helmets that do not meet these standards.

Caving Programs

On the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge the land manager for the caves and karst features is the Department of Conservation and Land Management. All the caves have a specific ratio for instructors/leaders to participants. Again, we would not be prepared to exceed this requirement and we would have serious concerns about a commercial operator who would do so.

To run caving programs in the South West (with or without an abseiling component) you must hold a Department of CALM Cave Trip Leader certification. All our caving leaders/instructors hold this qualification.

Canoeing Programs

In Western Australia the peak body for canoeing and kayaking is Canoeing WA Inc. This body has replaced the Board of Canoe Education. They recommend an instructor to participant ratio of 1:12 on flat water and 1:6 in Grade 2 moving water. Again, we would not be prepared to exceed this requirement and we prefer a ratio of 1:10 on flat water.

The Department of Transport is responsible for the licensing of canoes in West Australia. Canoes that are used by commercial operators have to be surveyed every year to confirm that they are in good condition. All life jackets and paddles are also checked. Our canoes are in current survey with the Department of Transport. All instructors are experienced not only in the technical paddling and rescue skills but also have paddled the river many times.

Expedition Programs

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