07-21-2014, 06:32 AM
wear a life jacket!
Done some rafting before, and I like Toadly's comment. Always seemed like - working a 45 away from a rock, then pointing the nose down after.
The other tips seem great too.
Should be a blast, have many a safe adventure.
I know we used to pull out before the bigger rapids, hike up the hill and look down - the guide would map out for us the strategy, what to watch for, what to avoid.
Never forget the train-hole. Spot where a freight car was underwater, and caused a deep pool - we were told the underwater eddy was so strong it could suck you down - and hold you under - even with a life jacket on. I ran that one with one of the smaller kayaks instead of the big boats. Ah those foolish youthful years!
Done some rafting before, and I like Toadly's comment. Always seemed like - working a 45 away from a rock, then pointing the nose down after.
The other tips seem great too.
Should be a blast, have many a safe adventure.
I know we used to pull out before the bigger rapids, hike up the hill and look down - the guide would map out for us the strategy, what to watch for, what to avoid.
Never forget the train-hole. Spot where a freight car was underwater, and caused a deep pool - we were told the underwater eddy was so strong it could suck you down - and hold you under - even with a life jacket on. I ran that one with one of the smaller kayaks instead of the big boats. Ah those foolish youthful years!