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Adventures Whitewater Rafting GA

Safety tips

IntoductionWhitewater Rafting in Georgia can be great fun, but it can also be quite risky if certain things are not done effectively. Your safety is not something you want to skimp on when you are on the water.

Impact

EquipmentEnsure that the company you are using have the safe equipment. Ask what kind of raft they will be using. The more recent self-bailing kind of rafts is better for whitewater. Ask if you can see their paddles, plastic ones are better than older wooden ones.

Safety talksBefore you hit the water, your guide should go through a safety briefing with your group. They should tell you the commands you can expect to hear on the raft and what to do. They should also reveal to you what to do if you come out of the raft, show you how to get saved and teach you how to help each other.

Safety kayakersYou would be surprised how many companies do not make it their policy to have safety kayakers on their trips, but they are important for your safety. Preferably you want one kayaker per raft.

Your GuideYour guide is a vital tool you have on the river, so you want to make sure that they are properly qualified. And qualifications are not everything, you also want to make sure they have experience in running the rivers one of best attractions in georgia you are going on.

First AidEnsure that the rafts all have a basic medical kit and that someone who is taken the trip has First Aid and CPR. Hopefully, you will not need to use this, but it is a wise idea to cover your back.

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