A Guide to Paddling - Whitewater Rafting

The National Paddlesport Safety System promotes safe and enjoyable paddlesport recreation.
This video targets rafters in 4-6 person rafts in class II whitewater without a guide.
Topics include: preparing for cold water, properly fitting a lifejacket, swimming defensively, swimming aggressively, pulling a paddler back into the raft, and identifying and avoiding hazards such as rocks, strainers, foot entrapments and dangerous hydraulics.
This video was produced by the American Canoe Association under a grant from the Aquatic Resources (Wallop-Breaux) trust Fund administered by the U.S. Coast Guard.
To get a DVD copy, visit americancanoe.org

[@dansabudhabi5875]

I would, as former river guide, highly recommend this video for a good starting point. One point to add about anybody hanging onto a boat for any time, is to make sure they are on the up river side of the boat. This prevents them being smashed between the boat and any obstacles. Should also emphasize not pulling people into the boat by their arms to prevent injury. Its a good idea to do a commercial trip or trips first and pump the guides for advice. Be careful and have fun!

[@Joe-fk9rn]

the guys face at 3:03

[@nickbrannon3251]

She really said people shouldn't drink or do drugs on the river. Must have never met a raft guide before lol

[@matthowarth4498]

Always remember! If you are the Captain don't call left or right. Your team is not that smart. Always say "this a way" or "that a way".

[@HugoTremolo]

where are your helmets ?

[@wyattchadwick9772]

look at 2:58

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Balls

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[@scryptio]

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[@Joe-fk9rn]

yes

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