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Robert Meldrum asked:


White water rafting is not something that people do that often or if atoll so it can be a new experience and great fun to take you social group. It can be a great activity for stag and hen weekends, or corporate groups. If you go to a centre that offers white water rafting expertness then no river or white-water rafting experience is normally necessary. Full training should be given and each raft should have a white water professional / group leader.

 

You can normally fit between 8 and 12 people in a boat and your experience can often last around 2 hours with multiple trips down the river or man made course. If you have a larger group then you might want to use several boats to accommodate you all. Most white water rafting activates tend to be based in Wales, and Scotland as they generally have more dramatic scenery with faster running and higher difficulty Grade Rivers. There are a few in England although not many. You can find man made runs in Nottingham and Northampton or Teeside. Some centres in England offer so called white water rafting put it actually involves having a ride in a boat at high speed down a river or on the sea. To help you find suitable places to go, you can see a number of rivers and centres below.

 

River Orchy (Scotland)

Situated in the heart of the Grampian mountains, in Argyll away from the hustle and bustle of city life, lies Glen Orchy. This is a tranquil little glen, dotted with a couple of farms surrounded by steep, rugged mountains. It contains a dark secret, for here lays the river Orchy. In the summer it is a gentle trickle, but add typical Scottish weather from September onwards and the trickle grows into a raging torrent!

 

Denbighshire & Gwynedd(Wales)

White water rafting is available from skylinerafting. You can enjoy rafting through the Welsh countryside at their centre in North Wales. Using the rivers natural white-water. Both centre river courses are rated at a level of 3 out of 5.

 

River Tummel (Scotland)

Situated just north of Pitlochry, the River Tummel is like no other in Scotland. The experience will get you working together to help the guide take the raft from the beautiful deep pools, down through technical rapids such as ‘Zig-Zag’ and ‘Sharks Tooth’. The main part of the trip is grade 2-3 however it does however include a two tier, 18 foot drop (grade 4) into the mystical Loch Faskally.

 

Nottingham

Experience the thrill of white water rafting at our Nottingham centre. This man made course is rated at a white-water level of 3 out of 5. If you visit the skyline rafting centre you can get on site accommodation for up to 60 people and their rafts take 6 – 8 people.

 

As well as the centre or river you go to visit you will need to consider transport and accommodation for your group. You may find the websites www.mygrouptour.com and www.in-holidays-europe.co.uk useful for this.



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David Leonard Houde asked:


Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, white water rafting has something to offer for everyone. Maneuvering the rapids on your own, or with the help of a guide, the exhilarating rush is like no other feeling in the world. Maine has a reputation for world class white water rafting; the Kennebec River, the Dead River, and the Penobscot River have put Maine on the map. You owe it to yourself to pack up the family and head out for a thrilling summer vacation.

The Kennebec River

Sections of this river are for the extreme white water expert. If you have ever experienced a roller coaster, you will soon realize the similarities. Six miles of non-stop rapid action will have your head spinning and your heart thumping. Well trained guides do not hold back, giving you the rush of a lifetime. The milder middle section of the river gives you a chance to realize what just happened! For the novice and your family, the slower section give time for swimming, and water play, making it a great river choice for the family.

The Dead River

Like the Kennebec river, the Dead River has something for everyone. Those that are in it for the thrill of the ride will enjoy some amazing rapids, but will need to make sure and check your dates, as higher class waters are limited to certain times during the season. For the family, lower class rapids are in abundance and will give everyone a chance to get their feet wet, so to speak.

The Penobscot River

This river is more for experience white water rafters, with many higher classed rapids that keep your heart pounding. The Penobscot keeps its action a secret, starting with a calmer and more peaceful section of the river. This is a great wildlife and wilderness viewing river; with time to take in the whole package as you move down river. Then suddenly the river changes mood and you are rushed through adrenaline pumping rapids, holes and chutes; the tension mounts as you go further downstream with more challenging rapids. If you are a thrill seeker, the Penobscot river probably will be your choice.

Thousands of people flock to Maine, Spring through Fall, to take advantage of some of the largest and fastest rapids in the world. While most think white water rafting is only for experienced water sports enthusiasts, it actually is available for the whole family to enjoy.

Ready for the thrill of a lifetime?

Get more details and information on each of these rivers as well and more white water rafting resources through my web site. Consider white water rafting as the “new” family vacation and head east to Maine.



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Twinomugisha Charles asked:


White water rafting is high on many people’s list of things to do here in Uganda. With some lots of good rapids and a stunning river with high level its superlative.

There are some very exhilarating sections with space between to lay back and float along taking in the landscape and enjoying the nature, particularly the many species of birds to be found here.

Fish eagles cry from the clear skies overhead, giant monitor lizards bask in the equatorial sunshine and flocks of long-tailed cormorants herd schools of fish into the shallows.

The world’s longest river roars to life as the White Nile minutes after slipping quietly from Lake Victoria. It thunders between heavily forested islands and then leaps wildly into a series of spectacular drops.

The roar of the rapids drifts upstream with the gentle breeze. Wooden canoes laden with excited locals congregate in the calm waters anxious to see our rafts in action.

To the amazement of our audience, we plunge into the maelstrom and ride the mountainous waves downstream. Our rafts explode through huge walls of whitewater and drift through the warm green pools (27°C) in the equatorial sunshine.

This is white water rafting at its very best. The beauty of the Nile in Uganda is nothing short of spectacular and unknown to all but the fortunate few who have had the pleasure of standing on its banks.

‘Here I stood on the brink of the Nile … and nothing could surpass it . John Hanning Speke, 28th July, 1862 on ‘discovering’ the Victorian Source of the great river near where we start our rafting trips.

The multitude of rapids between the beautiful mid-river islands allow us to choose softer options of white water rafting for those not willing to subject themselves to certain capsize of the raft or for long solo swims through the rapids.

Expert guides are professionally trained to cater to the needs of each adventurer who joins them on the river.

One day white water rafting – 31 kms

‘Forward, left-turn, hold on.’ I reach for the rope that traverses the perimeter of the raft and grasp my paddle tightly as the river drops away beneath us.

Seconds after I fill my lungs with a healthy gulp of fresh air, a giant wall of green water is towering above us. The raft buckles as the bow explodes into whitewater and droplets of spray sparkle in the sunshine. Moments later we are under water.

Dressed lightly for a day in the sunshine the slightly cooler waters are a welcome relief. A split second later we emerge ecstatic as the raft summits a giant wave in what has become the Nile’s roller coaster.

Another trough looms ahead and I exhale an enthusiastic whoop before preparing for the next dousing.

Minutes later the raft is rocking gently in the calm pool below the legendary Big Brother rapid, no-one escaped the dunking and it is smiles and disbelief all around.

Some of us turn upstream to watch as the next raft races down the long green tongue of the rapid and accelerates toward the first towering wave. In popular paddle-rafts, each person joins as a member of a team and a professional guide captains the team.

Paddlers are instructed comprehensively on how best to enjoy themselves on the water and on all aspects of safety including the use of safety kayaks which accompany every raft trip on the water.

The highly-trained white water rafting safety kayakers are world class paddlers who adeptly pilot their tiny boats through the mountainous waves of each rapid ahead of the rafts.

When rafts flip upside down or people are washed overboard they are nearby to provide assistance in getting people back to their boats. The trip on the water begins slowly and the first few kilometres give the raft guides an opportunity to train their crews fully on all aspects of Nile rafting.

The young river dances into action at Bujagali Falls as if anxious to race to the thirsty deserts downstream and one major rapid follows swiftly after another for most of the morning.

By the time the rafts drift toward Wakisi island, a wholesome and inviting lunch is waiting eager consumers.

There is nothing quite like a morning on the Nile for whetting one’s appetite. Succulent pineapples, giant avocadoes, crisp bell peppers and tasty carrots are all organically grown in nearby villages.

Fresh bread, roasted ham, salami and juicy tomatoes all combine wonderfully well to satisfy even the most insatiable appetites from a morning of fresh air, wildwater and sunshine. After a leisurely lunch on beautiful Wakisi island, the white water rafting enter Wild waters Reserve which is a private conservation initiative started by Adrift to protect the unique flora and fauna of the mid-stream islands of the Nile.

There is more time between the rough water but the rapids on the Nile become larger and more spectacular. It makes the most spectacular video footage as riders are often thrown in the air before hitting the racing current and being swept downstream to the calm pool below.



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expertvillage asked:

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William S asked:


The book “Red Kayak” By Priscilla Cummings.
What changes would have to be made in the book if it happened 200 years before its setting.

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no one asked:


Also wjat is the fastest canoe on the market?
I can stay up in anything, i paddle competitivly, you see. So i always paddly in tippy kayaks.

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