Atypical Rafting Trip

Atypical Rafting Trip

A rafting trip generally begins with a bus ride that takes clients to the put in point (where the boat is put into the water). This is where the drive depends on hoe gar the put –in point is from where the journey began . on .the banks of the river , the special rubber raft (boat ) is pumped up full of air and all the equipment to be taken along are loaded. Each client receives a life –jacker , helmet and a paddle 9not all trips use paddles ) along with two water proof bags to put in their belongings. Water –proof bags and containers are also used to keep camping equipment  and food for the entire party . These are tied securely to the raft and opened only when the other hand , the smaller personal bags are fand , the smaller personal bags are fastened to ropes on the side so that they are easily accessible during the trip as they may contain cameras , lotions , binoculars, etc. which come in handy during the trip .

  When the packing work is completed , the river guide gives safety talk , instructing the clients on what to do while on the river . This is followed by instructions on how to use the paddle. During the trip, the guide will shout ,”forward” coaxing the people to push the raft forward by paddling furiously one way , or it may be the othere way to go around a rock .Similarly the boat may have to be steered left or right with the help of paddles. The idea of having the clients paddles is to the fun rather than have them merely as passengers . On othere trips where there are  elderly clients and children. The raft by using large oars. Here no paddles are used  and the guide is on his own maneuvering the boat thought the rapids.