The Drift Boat Clinic is a comprehensive course designed to help anglers safely and effectively navigate rivers in a drift boat. Led by Justin Waayenberg, president of Adipose Boatworks, this clinic covers everything from understanding different styles of drift boats to essential skills like loading, unloading, transporting, and mastering boat ramp and river etiquette.

Participants will also learn the fundamentals of rowing and how to use a drift boat as a tool for more productive days on the water. Whether you're new to drift boats or looking to sharpen your skills, this course emphasizes safety, respect for others on the river, and maximizing your fishing experience.

Meet Justin
Justin Waayenberg is the president and co-owner of Adipose Boatworks. A U.S. Army veteran from Michigan, he moved to Montana in 2010 and worked his way up from the shop floor, fueled by a deep passion for fishing and craftsmanship.

He leads Adipose with a strong commitment to conservation, guided by the belief that “it’s not ours, it’s just our turn” to protect wild fish and wild places.