@alejandro c. giordano
IRF Guide to Instructor and Rescue 3 Courses
Rafting & Safety Craft
+32 Years Of River Experience
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Why I'm the right Instructor for your course?
Alejandro C. Giordano brings over three decades of hands-on experience to the world of professional rafting and river safety. He has worked as a rafting guide since 1993, navigating rivers across multiple continents and countries, and developing exceptional expertise in a wide range of river environments, climates, and cultural contexts.
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Through his extensive international career, Alejandro has gained a deep understanding of best practices in risk management, river rescue, leadership, and guide development, making him highly effective in both field operations and instructional settings. His ability to adapt to different teams, regulations, and cultural approaches to guiding sets him apart as a truly global professional.
Alejandro is an outstanding choice as an instructor and assessor for the International Rafting Federation (IRF). He is exceptionally qualified to internationally certify Rafting Guides, Safety Kayakers, Trip Leaders, and Instructors, combining real-world experience with clear, structured, and safety-focused teaching methods. His passion for excellence, commitment to safety, and international perspective make him a trusted leader and mentor within the rafting community worldwide.
Do I need prior rafting or rescue experience?
No prior experience is required for most introductory rafting guide courses or river rescue courses. Advanced or professional-level courses may require previous rafting, kayaking, or swiftwater experience.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must typically be 16–18 years old, depending on the course and local regulations. Minors may require parental consent.
What level of swimming ability is required?
You should be a confident swimmer and comfortable in moving water. You do not need to be an elite swimmer, but basic water confidence is essential.
What equipment is provided?
Participants are usually responsible for personal clothing and footwear. For IRF certifications, you need to have your own equipment. We provide river equipment for Beginners. Inquire in advance.
What safety measures are in place?
Safety is my top priority. Courses are led by certified instructors, follow strict risk management protocols, and include safety briefings, rescue backups, and appropriate instructor-to-student ratios.
All-In-One Course Possible
From beginner Raft-Guide to Instructor courses available, we can plan it all. One inquiry takes care of your entire to-do list.
Testimonials
Alejandro has always proven to be a calm, safe and informative instructor and been able to pass on his knowledge to a wide range of students and organisations. He has also always shown a very high level of personal skills in the Swiftwater and Whitewater environments.
He is gifted in his ability to choose delivery styles that match learners’ needs. He is dedicated to their learning, adjusting his approach until they have succeeded. He is focused on outcomes and confident in assessing success or failure.
He is observant and open to learning from others. He learns and adapts quickly.
Alejandro is charismatic, self-confident, and friendly, which enables him to engage with an individual or a class. It also makes him an excellent representative for any organization.
Alejandro has immense amounts of energy. He is able to manage various facets of a project or event, for example paperwork, client relationships, attention to equipment, scheduling, and publicity, and to do so efficiently.
I had the great pleasure of contracting Alejandro as the lead Freediving Instructor for a retreat we hosted in the Solomon Islands in October 2025. I personally invited him after observing his exceptional work with his students in Amed Bali—his dedication to their progression, his patience, and his ability to explain and demonstrate techniques in a way that consistently leads to student success. Alejandro’s passion for freediving is truly infectious. He brings a sense of fun to every session while maintaining an unwavering aura of safety and professionalism.
Alejandro consistently went above and beyond what was asked of him.
He confidently delivered specialised workshops and warm-ups, demonstrating not only his deep understanding of freediving but also his ability to teach it in a clear, engaging, and accessible way. His enthusiasm for the sport and his commitment to supporting each diver’s journey shines through in everything he does.