Who can do Rafting ?
Rafting does not require any specific
skills and physical fitness therefore rafting sport
can be done by anyone who is just interested in this extreme sport.
Untill 2 grades there is even
no need to know swimming however for the ones who desire a real excitement and
adrenaline being a good swimmer is
obligated.
A guide who is experienced and
know all the tricks about rafting is also needed to direct and inform you well .
All security , safety issues
and a short training are given to you in
45 minutes and required training materials provided .
After Dressed up your equipments , according to
experience you will be placed in a boat . The guide and assistant guide
available in the boat will keep
informing and helping you during the ride when you encounter with any
difficulties.
You do not have a chance to go
rafting in any river
because of the river grades mentioned before.
For example, in view of
flowing the Coruh
River is the world's second toughest
river and going for rafting in this river can only be done by experienced and
expert rafters. However there is some parts in the river where the flow and difficulties
are quiet suitable for the beginners as well.
The only difficulty of rafting for the beginners is move and paddle in a
harmony with the team. As long as all
team members complete each other and paddle in harmony. You will never
capsize even in very tough rivers.
Rafting is not a dangerous sport when necessary safety
precautions and materials to be taken and used. Obligated materials must taken
by rafters are ; life jackets, helmets, shoes, rescue robe (rescue rope) and
flip-gown (a string used to turn back a capsized boat) .