The Skip Barber Off Road Academy combines the adrenaline fuel fun of driving a Yamaha SxS with the expert coaching from Skip Barber Off Road Instructors. Our programs are designed to teach you how to access the full potential of our Yamaha SxS’s, allowing you to explore off-road areas otherwise thought un-reachable! Providing industry leading driver training since 1975, Skip Barber programs create a safe and secure enviornment to learn how to explore the outdoors! Looking for a unique group activity? Our programs are great for families and groups too!

 

 

The Skip Barber Off Road Academy utilizes the Yamaha Wolverine RMAX2 1000 R-Spec and Wolverine RMAX4 1000 XT-R.

 

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Program Details

 

Day One
In the morning, students will spend some time in the classroom reviewing off road driving techniques and introducing students to the vehicles. Then it’s time to get behind the wheel for the first driving exercises, focusing on safe riding habits. At the completion of the first day, drivers would qualify for LATV Safety Certification.

Day Two
The program begins to pick up the pace as students begin to learn how to negotiate obstacles including climbing and descending hills, whoop-de-doos, water, mud, berms, rocks and more. The day concludes with an introduction into night riding using lights.

Day Three
Halfway through the program, students being to partake in full trail rides as well as learn recovery techniques such as winching, towing, and self-recovery. Students will then move into battlefield exercises such as convoy protocol and ambush response. The day ends with more night riding exercises, utilizing night vision goggles.

Day Four
The day begins with an extensive look into off-off road vehicle maintenance. At the end of the day, it’s time for students to polish up their skills in an evening PM trail ride.

Day Five
On the final day, students take the lead on a final extensive trail ride; utilizing all their skills built throughout the program. To wrap it all up, students are presented with LATV Safety Certification and Program Graduation Certificate.

 

For more information call 866-932-1949 or email [email protected]