 Rafting has different levels (classes) of difficulty. If you are a beginner start off with a Class I, II or III rivers. If you are not sure either you want to be a part of paddleboat than you’d better ride along on an oar boat. If you feel yourself confident in the water, if you are a good swimmer and feel daring, drop right into a Class IV river even without prior experience. The most difficult is Class V, but you need to succeed in Class IV to get a chance to try the hardest one.
Rafting involves some risk, as well as any other kind of wet and wild adventure traveling. Risk is a part of excitement and is one of the reasons why rafting is so popular. But there are no reasons to worry, as rafting guides are trained to minimize risk, and according to statistic rafts are safer than cars. The most common injuries on most rafting trips are sunburns, and those which happen while getting into or out of the boat.
Rafting trip has not too much in common with fashion. Your clothing will depend on the time of year, weather and water temperature. Ask your outfitter to give you gear recommendations before the trip. You’d be recommended to dress for the water temperature, rather then air temperature, as you’ll be getting wet. Water can be very cold even in hot weather and in such case it’s better to wear a wetsuit, which you can rent while making a booking. In colder weather and for more difficult trips you can bring synthetic fleece, polypro or wool garments. It is better not wear cotton clothes, as while getting wet it will make you colder. Running or tennis shoes are better for rafting than sandals. Sandals don’t offer enough protection and can come off easily in a swim. Use sunscreen to avoid sunburns.
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