ABOUT US:

 

  The Founder     

  The Company

  Experience

  We make it easy for you!

  Safety

  Our Environment

 

 

 

 

 

 

About Us

 

A Word from the Founder:

 

    Since I first began to cultivate ideas for a fun-fhttp://www.rainsinc.com/Founder_Small1.jpgocused and customer service oriented paddle sport instructional and touring company back in 1999, my idea for When It Rains has shifted focus many times taking me through a diverse set of rapids.

    I had the big picture in mind, but needed to slow down and focus on the details that would help unlock the secrets of a successful business model.  Those important yet simple details finally came to me while on the water paddling with a friend, “This is what I should be doing!  I want others to experience the thrill of navigating the water and reconnecting with the natural world around them.”  The peace that I felt in that moment is still with me today.

 

Gavin Rains    
Founder, Director  

A Word about the Founder:

 

    Gavin has been teaching paddling skills privately since 1997 and became certified in Whitewater Kayak Instruction, Open Water Coastal Kayak Instruction, and Canoe Instruction by the American Canoe Association in 2001.  He is trained in Wilderness First Aid and CPR.  He is also a very experienced wilderness guide leading trips all around the world, constantly looking for new adventures.         

  

The Company

When it Rains, Inc. was incorporated in January of 2008.  Our mission is one that focuses on providing quality, entertaining, and safe paddle sport instructions and expeditions. 

     Experience

When it Rains, Inc. offers you over a decade of experience which encompasses the full spectrum of instruction and touring adventures.  We employ the only ACA Certified Open Water Coastal Kayak Instructor in the state of Alabama and top notch instructors in all paddle sport disciplines.  With our knowledge, skills, and abilities we can help you achieve the precise level you wish to reach in your paddling journey.   Imagine maneuvering a vessel through whitewater with confidence or just relaxing on the calm water enjoying the serene newly discovered untouched natural environment.  It won’t happen overnight but with our instructional techniques and your drive to succeed, you will be on your way.   Through our own experiences we have been able to compile the best and most effective instructional techniques that will make a difference in your experience.

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Safety

Safety to us is “NO JOKE”.  We maintain the highest level of safety standards. With nearly a decade of experience and our in-depth safety training you can feel safe at all times. Our superb safety record dates back to the late 1990’s that should give you the confidence you’ll be traveling in security and peace of mind. The bottom line: We want your experience to be a fun, safe and rewarding.

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Making it Easy for You!

We consider your adventure to start at the moment you first contact us and not end until you return home safe and sound. Once you sign up for a When it Rains trip, you’ll receive a detailed list of every step you need to take until your trip date and everything you need to bring. Our team will help you with all your travel and hotel plans, finding any gear you might choose to pick up beforehand, and with every other conceivable detail. We want your experience to be one that is relaxing, worry-free and fun.

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Our Environmental Responsibility

Even an environmentally compatible activity like running kayak tours can affect the habitat in which it operates. As such, our tour operators have a responsibility to conduct their adventures responsibly.  When you travel with When it Rains, your guides will follow practices that allow us to observe wildlife as closely as possible within a predefined set of limitation as to not disturb the wildlife.

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