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Rafting is a recreational activity utilizing a raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. This is usually done on whitewater or different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers. The development of this activity as a leisure sport has become popular since the mid 1980's.

The type of raft used nowadays for recreational rafting is almost exclusively an inflatable boat. It consists of very durable, multi-layered rubberized fabrics with several independent air chambers. Its length varies between 3.5 m (11 ft) and 6 m (20 ft), the width between 1.8 m (6 ft) and 2.5 m (8 ft). Rafts come in a few different forms. In Europe the most common is the symmetrical raft steered with a paddle at the stern. Other types are the asymmetrical, rudder-controlled raft and the symmetrical raft with central helm (oars). Rafts are usually propelled with ordinary paddles and typically hold 4 to 12 persons.

Rafting in Brazil.

Rafting in Montenegro.

Safety

Whitewater rafting can be a dangerous sport, especially if basic safety precautions are not observed. In the past there have been many accidents; both commericial trips and private trips have seen their share of injuries and fatalities, though private travel has stereotypically been associated with greater risk. Depending on the area, legislated safety measures now exist for rafting operators, ranging from certification of outfitters, rafts, and raft leaders, to more stringent regulations about equipment and procedures. It is generally advisable to discuss safety measures with a rafting operator before signing on for a trip. The equipment used and the qualifications of the company and raft guides are essential information to be considered.

Like most outdoor sports, rafting in general has become safer over the years. Expertise in the sport has increased, and equipment has become more specialized and increased in quality. This is no doubt as a result of the difficulty rating of most river runs has changed. A classic example would be the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, which has swallowed whole expeditions in the past, leaving only fragments of boats but is now run safely by commercial outfitters hundreds of times each year, with relatively untrained passengers. (Source: California State Parks)

Risks in whitewater rafting stem from both environmental dangers and from improper behavior. Certain features on rivers are inherently unsafe and have remained consistently so despite the passage of time. These would include “keeper hydraulics “, “strainers “ (e.g. fallen trees), dams (especially low-head dams, which tend to produce river-wide keeper hydraulics), undercut rocks, and of course dangerously high waterfalls. Rafting with experienced guides are the safest way to avoid such features. Even in safe areas, however, moving water can always present risks -- such as when a swimmer attempts to stand up on a rocky riverbed in strong current, risking foot entrapment. Irresponsible behavior along the lines of rafting while intoxicated has also contributed to many accidents.

To combat the illusion that rafting is akin to an amusement park ride, and to underscore the personal responsibility each rafter faces on a trip, rafting outfitters generally require customers to sign waiver forms indicating understanding and acceptance of the risks. Rafting trips often begin with safety presentations to educate customers about problems that may arise.

Having said all this, the overall risk level on a rafting trip with experienced guides using proper precautions is low. Thousands of people safely enjoy raft trips every year.

Issues with rafting

Like all wilderness sports, rafting has to balance the conflict between nature protection and nature use. Because of frequent problems in the past some rivers now have regulations restricting or specifying the annual and daily operating times.

Conflicts have also arisen with environmentalists, when rafting operators, often in co-operation with municipalities and tourism associations, alter the riverbed by dredging and/or blasting in order to eliminate safety risks or create more interesting whitewater features in the river. Incongruously these measures usually are only temporary, since a riverbed is subject to permanent changes.

On the other hand, rafting contributes to the economy of many alpine regions which in turn may contribute to the protection of rivers from hydro-electric power generation and other development.

Popular rafting locations

Rafting in Colorado.

Africa

• Bujagali Falls on the Nile in Africa
• Tana River in Africa
• Zambezi River in Africa

Asia/Oceania

• Bhote Koshi river in Nepal, Asia
• Ganga (Ganges River) and its tributaries in India, Asia
• Kali Gandaki river in Nepal, Asia
• Karnali river in Nepal, Asia
• Kawarau River in New Zealand
• Shotover River in New Zealand
• Zanskar River in India, Asia

Europe

• Afon Tryweryn near Bala in Wales, United Kingdom
• Tiroler Oberland in the Landeck and Imst Region in Tirol, Austria
• Enns River in Austria
• Tara River (Montenegro), Montenegro

Middle East

• Al Assi in North East Lebanon, Northern Bekaa Valley
• Al Litani in East Lebanon, in the Bekaa Valley, although rafting is only possible in winter and spring.
• Nahr Al Kalb in West Lebanon. Rafting is only possible in winter and spring seasons.

North America

A large raft is launched for a trip through the Grand Canyon

• American River near Coloma, California in the USA
• Arkansas River near the Royal Gorge in Colorado
• Colorado River, especially through the Grand Canyon starting at Lee's Ferry
• Deerfield River in Northwest Massachusetts
• Denali National Park and Preserve, start at the Denali Lodge
• Gauley River and New River in West Virginia
• Kennebec River, Dead River, and Penobscot River in Maine
• Kern River in California
• Kicking Horse River in Golden, British Columbia, Canada
• Ocoee River and Appalachian Mountains in the southeastern United States
• Ottawa River at Calumet Island in the Whitewater Region, Ontario
• Salmon River and its tributaries in Idaho

South America

• Futaleufu River in Chile, South America

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