Posted in HOWTOsTags: grades, white waterAugust 20, 2011
Below are the six grades of difficulty in white water rafting. They range from simple to very dangerous and potential death or serious injuries.
Grade 1: Very small rough areas, might require slight maneuvering. (Skill Level: Very Basic)
Grade 2: Some rough water, maybe some rocks, might require some maneuvering. (Skill level: basic paddling skill)
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An Awesome Underground Adventure, Simply Amazing!
The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company is New Zealand’s first black water rafting adventure operator. We’ve been sharing thrills and excitement since 1987, and have experienced guides who will take you safely through the stunning underworld of Ruakuri Cave.
What began as a special treat for a brave few has developed into a spectacular tourism attraction that gives visitors of all ages the chance to abseil, weave, jump, and float through a glowworm-studded subterranean wonderland below Waitomo.
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Posted in HOWTOsOctober 21, 2010
Posted in World NewsTags: 2010, wrcDecember 16, 2009
October 22nd the Teva Pre Worlds rafting officially started for the 54 teams that are competing in R4 races at the Dutch Water Dreams, Zoetermeer, Netherlands. Teams will experience fast moving, and an edgy course that is set up by the Dutch Rafting Federation President Pieter Bekkers. Many teams will end up taking a close look at the bottom of the course when their rafts flipped. Safety is present and will do a great job making sure no one will get injured.
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Posted in HOWTOsTags: paddle, tipsNovember 18, 2009
Paddling a river raft may not look hard as it looks since you might have seen numerous people do it in real life or in television. However, this type of activity can also be pretty challenging especially if you are used to doing things by yourself. Paddling involves both skill and the ability to work with others as a team. We will discuss more of it as we go along with this article.
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