Cross rapids by boat properly

Rowing over rapids on the river is a form of adventure tourism seeking thrills, expressing the player's will and desire to conquer nature.

Below are instructions for using a boat to cross rapids properly to ensure safety:

Pump the boat properly

To experience using a boat to go through rapids, the first thing is to inflate the boat. Usepumpto fill the air chambers.

The important thing when inflating is that you take care not to inflate the float too soft.

If the float tube is too soft, the boat will have difficulty floating on the water, and it will be heavy when rowing.

Inflatable boatwill not have enough tonnage to accommodate the specified number of people. Causing danger to players while participating in rapids crossing activities.

However, do not pump too much. During the process of going over the waterfall when hitting sharp rocksThe boat will easily be punctured.

Most important in pumping tlegendary rapid crossingis to pump all chambers equally. User can usespecialized pumpsupport.

The air chamber must have an even amount of air to keep the boat balanced when entering the water. Helps the boat to be easy to control and not wobble, helping you go over the waterfall more safely.

Protective equipment

During the activity, all participants are required to wear clothesprotective gear. Necessary protective equipment includes life jackets, helmets, specialized boots , elbow and knee guards.

Note, must wear theprotective equipmentAdjusted to fit the body perfectly. Avoid situations where impact leads to protective equipment slipping out.

Protective gear helps players avoid collisions or injuries when participating in rapids.

Crossing rapids

After completing the preparation processboat over rapids. The player brings the boat down to the launching point. Start the journey to experience rapids.

The sport of whitewater rafting has many different levels.

After going through the lowest level, players will be thoroughly advised whether they are eligible to participate in the next level or not.

Currently, the sport of whitewater rafting is only available at tourist attractions and entertainment areas that are allowed to operate. No individual is allowed to organize this activity on their own.

Before rowing, the tour guide will guide you through basic operations. How to hold the oar, how to row, how to overcome rapids, how to handle special situations and commands so that you can row smoothly and understand each other better.

This is a team sport that requires high concentration to show chemistry, understand each other and enhance solidarity within a group.

While participating in the activity, you should listen carefully to what the instructor conveys. Because these are extremely important points, they can sometimes save you from injury or even save your life. 

In addition to basic techniques, the instructor will talk about all the characteristics of the river (stream) so that when you encounter problems, you can still understand the environment you are in.

Handle dangerous situations

When going through rapids and encountering rough waves, you must stay calm and listen to the instructions of the instructor.

This moment is the most important moment, whether we can overcome it or not depends on the calm and strength of each member. And absolutely do not let gopaddleno matter what the circumstances.

When going down the rapids too quickly, the boat may be thrown out of the water. Players stay calm and do not panic. At this point, you must hold firmly to the side of the boat and try to keep your balance.

Because if you get thrown out, not only will you be in danger of being swept away by the current, but the boat will also lose balance and capsize.

Safety principles

Finally, when your boat capsizes, don't try to hold on to the boat or the oars. First you have to take care of yourself. Even if your loved ones are on the boat, try to stabilize yourself and save yourself first. Trying to drag along or hold a loved one's hand will only lower the chances of both of you escaping.

Let your body lie on your back with the flow of water. Feet should always be facing forward and floating on the water surface to avoid colliding with underwater rocks. Use your hand to cover the back of your neck to avoid hitting your head on the sharp rocks in the stream...

After reaching the shore or large rocks. Try to use all means to save those in distress.

Because all players can wear itlife jacketso they won't sink. What you need to do is use long objects such as wooden sticks, oars to pull the victim to shore, or rocks.

Note that when pulling, you should stand firmly or put your feet in the rock holes to avoid being pulled back into the water.

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