Get different river safety tips for whitewater rafting in this free instructional video on whitewater rafting.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Learn basic river safety tips before whitewater rafting in this free river reading safety training video from our whitewater rafting expert.
In this free whitewater rafting safety video lesson an expert will discuss the best way to organize a trip and pick your group of rafters.
Learn how to determine the best group size and everyone's' responsibilities for a whitewater rafting trip in this free river reading safety training video from our expert.
In this free whitewater rafting safety video lesson an expert will discuss and demonstrate the different paddles signals used.
Find out what river safety gear you and the group will need before whitewater rafting in this free river reading safety training video from our expert.
In this free whitewater rafting safety video lesson an expert will discuss and demonstrate the different features and dynamics to look for in the river.
Learn how to classify river rapids in this free whitewater rafting river reading safety training video from our expert.
In this free whitewater rafting safety video lesson an expert will discuss and demonstrate how to read a river while rafting.
Learn how to scout rivers from the shore and what to look for, when whitewater rafting in this free river reading safety training video from our expert.
Learn how to correctly swim in moving whitewater using the two ways discussed by an expert in this free how to video on river safety and whitewater rafting.
Learn how to pull someone into a raft once they are in the water while whitewater rafting in this free tutorial video on river safety.
Learn how to lean into rock obstacles to avoid being pinned by the rocks while whitewater rafting in this free river reading safety training video from our expert.
Learn how to rescue other rafters who have fallen in the river or lost their raft when whitewater rafting in this free how to video.
Learn how to rescue a capsized raft carefully by bumping it to shore in this free whitewater rafting video on river safety.
In this free whitewater rafting safety video lesson an expert will discuss and demonstrate how to right a capsized raft and how to do so carefully and quickly.
Rafting is one of the earliest forms of transportation and shipping in recorded history. The Ancient Egyptians used rafts on the Nile River to transport wheat and other food and resources. In 1842, the military began using rubber tubes to float and travel down rivers as they expanded America to the West. Now whitewater rafting has become an exciting outdoor sport especially popular in places like the Grand Canyon and Colorado. Because of the nature of whitewater rafting there are inherent dangers worth being aware of before taking a trip down the river. River rapids can be dangerous, so it is important to learn how the river works and get safety tips as you plan your whitewater rafting trip.
In this free video series, watch as expert river rafter Kevin McMillan teaches how to read rivers & safety tips for whitewater rafting. Learn how to organize a whitewater rafting trip, how to do paddle signals, different safety gear for whitewater rafting, how to read the river before rafting, how to swim in moving whitewater, how to pull someone in a raft, how to lean into obstacles, how to rescue rafters, how to bump a capsized raft to shore, and how to right a capsized raft. Whitewater rafting is great outdoor sport full of adventure, so watch these videos and learn how to be safe while having fun.
Kevin McMillan Kevin McMillan has been with Zoar Outdoor since 1992, as an experiential educator and technical specialist with corporate programs. He currently holds ACA certifications in river rescue and whitewater kayaking, as well as being a certified Wilderness First Responder. <p> Zoar Outdoor was established in 1989 as the first outdoor center on the Deerfield River in Massachusetts. Since 1989, Zoar Outdoor has offered the best in New England white water rafting trips, kayaking clinics, canoeing instruction, rock climbing classes, fly fishing and bike rentals for adventurers of all abilities, from beginners to experts. <br> www.zoaroutdoor.comdkdk
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