Practical Tips

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've
over-turned close to the river bank, don't 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.