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All rafters will be
given a safety briefing before the ride and will
be shown basic backward and forward paddling
techniques. Always check that the helmets and
life jackets provided fit you well and are not
too tight or too loose.
Your life-jacket
will buoy you in the eventuality of the raft
overturning. If you have been over-turned close
to the river bank, do not use your raft paddle, as you
may hit someone else. Do not attempt to use the
paddle as a lever against rocks as you risk
getting hit by it.
The following are
some points to remember :-
Bring a change of
clothes. A warm-up jacket is also a good idea.
Wear well-fitting
shoes or diving booties.
Jewelry which cannot
be secured firmly should not be worn while
rafting.
Those wearing
glasses are reminded to use an elastic sports
holder to anchor their spectacles.
Contact lens users
are advised to wear spectacles instead, in order
to cut down the risk of their lenses getting
contaminated by river water.
See also:-
White
Water Rafting Sites
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