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Rafting in Nepal
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Basic Safety
Guidelines
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• Minimum of two rafts per trip. Safety kayakers could replace
the second raft.
• The guide must be trained, qualified with a minimum of 50 days
rafting experience.
• Raft guides should have done at least one previous trip on the
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• The trip leader should have done a minimum of five previous
trips on that river.
• All guides should have a current First Aid certificate.
• Carry essential first aid, survival and rescue gear on all
trips.
• It is recommended to have bright colors for boats, paddles and
helmets.
• Allow plenty of time to paddle the river so that you are not
in hurry and do not have to paddle when tired. |
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• You should wear a life jacket at all times when on water.
Check that the straps are done properly.
• Wear a helmet. It also protects you from your teammates’
paddles. The straps should be done properly so that you do not
fall off at the first bump.
• Ask them to keep their legs and arms inside the raft. If the
raft is going to hit a rock, let the raft bounce off, do not try
and fend off. Rafts are tougher then human bones and costs less
to repair.
• Never, at any time or in any circumstance tie or wrap a rope
around any part of you.
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