River & Safety Tips for Whitewater Rafting

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  Basic River Safety Tips for Whitewater Rafting

  Learn basic river safety tips before whitewater rafting in this free river reading safety training video from our whitewater rafting expert.

  

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  Group Size & Communication for Whitewater Rafting

  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.

  

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  How to Do Paddle Signals for Whitewater Rafting

  In this free whitewater rafting safety video lesson an expert will discuss and demonstrate the different paddles signals used.

  

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  How to Get a Capsized Raft to Shore for Whitewater Rafting

  Learn how to rescue a capsized raft carefully by bumping it to shore in this free whitewater rafting video on river safety.

  

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  How to Lean & Avoid Rock Obstacles when Whitewater Rafting

  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.

  

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  How to Organize a Whitewater Rafting Trip

  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.

  

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  How to Pull Someone into a boat when 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.

  

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  How to Rescue Other Rafters When Whitewater Rafting

  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.

  

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  How to Right a Capsized Raft when Whitewater Rafting

  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.

  

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  How to Scout Rivers for Whitewater 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.

  

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  How to Swim in Moving Whitewater when Rafting

  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.

  

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  Knowing River Features & Dynamics for Whitewater Rafting

  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.

  

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  River Rapid Classification when Whitewater Rafting

  Learn how to classify river rapids in this free whitewater rafting river reading safety training video from our expert.

  

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  River Reading Strategies for Whitewater Rafting

  In this free whitewater rafting safety video lesson an expert will discuss and demonstrate how to read a river while rafting.

  

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  Safety Gear for Whitewater Rafting

  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.

  

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Summary: 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.

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