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.
