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55 - Tubing and Rafting Safety!
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ALWAYS wear a life jacket while tubing or rafting.
Do NOT overload the raft.
Do NOT go rafting after heavy rain!
The guides should be qualified and well-trained.
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 hurt.
Bring a change of clothes. A warm-up jacket is also a good idea.
Wear well-fitting shoes or diving booties.
Jewelry that 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.
Learn to swim before pursuing these kinds of sports!
Know local weather conditions.
Don'ts while rafting;
-- Do not litter
-- Bring all rubbish out of the raft.
-- Do not damage any plants or trees
-- Do not make excessive noise
Stay healthy! Do not take unnecessary risks like climbing up rocks.
Always listen to the advice given by your guides.
Do not stay away from the group, you can easily get lost.
Make sure that your tubing gear, especially your tube and personal flotation device, are in excellent condition.
Familiarize yourself with the river's conditions.
Be aware of the potential hazards and risks such as sudden water current changes, underwater obstacles, and weather shifts