WHITE WATER RAFTING
 
Whitewater rafting or rafting is a recreational activity utilizing a raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. This is usually done on whitewater or different degrees of rough water. Rafting is one of the earliest means of transportation, used as a means for shipping people, hunting, and transferring food. Nowadays, river rafting is still gaining popularity among extreme water sports in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers.
 
There are 6 different classes of Whitewater rafting:
Class 1): very small rough areas, requires no maneuvering.
Skill level: None
Class 2): some rough water, maybe some rocks, requiring some maneuvering.
Skill level: Basic Paddling Skill
Class 3): white water, maybe small drops, and small waves with no considerable danger. May require a lot of maneuvering.
Skill level: Experienced Paddling Skills
Class 4): white water, maybe rocks, some considerable drops, medium waves, sharp maneuvers may be needed.
Skill level:   Whitewater Experience
Class 5): whitewater, large waves, hazards, large rocks and maybe large drops, precise maneuvering
Skill level: Advanced Whitewater Experience
Class 6): This class is considered to be the most dangerous. Rafters can expect to encounter huge waves, substantial whitewater, huge rocks and hazards with substantial drops. Traversing a class 6 rapid has a likelihood of ending in serious injury or death compared to the lesser classes.
Skill level: successfully completing a class 6 rapid without injury or death is considered to be a matter of luck.
 
Whitewater rafting can be a dangerous sport. In the past there have been many accidents in both commercial trips as well as private travel. Basic safety precautions must be observed before taking on such an adventure. It is advisable to discuss all safety measures with a rafting operator before signing on for a trip.
 
Like most outdoor sports, rafting in general has become safer over the years. Equipment has become more specialized and increased in quality and expertise in the sport has increased. The risks in whitewater rafting come from both improper behavior and environmental dangers. Certain features on the river are unsafe; these would include fallen trees, dams, undercut rocks and high waterfalls. Rafting with experienced guides is the safest way to avoid such dangers. Thousands of people safely enjoy whitewater rafting trips every year.
 
There are many different places to enjoy whitewater rafting. Know what your limits are.  Do some research before setting out on your adventure. Check out the guides, level of rapids and overall expertise of the company. Whitewater rafting can be a family sport or for the extremist shooting for the thrill of a lifetime.
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