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White Water Rafting

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White Water Rafting

Price: £49
Duration: 2 hrs
Ref: NWCRO
 
 
  • The pure adrenaline rush of white water rafting on a thrilling, purpose-built course
  • A two-hour session of breathtaking twists, turns and drops in a six person raft
  • Expert instruction included
  • Bring your sense of adventure - and a willingness to get wet

Rediscover your sense of adventure (and what it's like to be soaked to the skin!) with this white water rafting experience in an inflatable six person raft. You'll start by being kitted out with all the equipment (note: this is not an experience for the style-conscious!), before a full safety briefing and instruction in rafting techniques. Then an experienced guide will take you onto the water for a series of runs down the breathtaking twists, turns and drops of this 300 metre man-made course. You're in for a wild and wet ride as you and the rest of your crew steer the raft through a series of turbulent rapids. The course is fed by electric pumps, so water levels are consistently high throughout the year, and it's floodlit for evening sessions. As a guide, this course is graded 2-3 on the UK's white water grading system, which starts at one (relaxed) and goes up to six (too rough to offer commercially).

Locations:

Northampton, Northamptonshire

 

Customer Reviews

Kathy S
31 May 2008
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Absolutely awesome
Steve E
17 May 2008
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Excellent
Janet R
10 May 2008
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One I will never forget
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More information

Participant Guidelines: Min age 14. Max weight 18 stone. No experience necessary but you must be able to swim, be confident in water and fit enough to climb back into the raft if you fall out. Any medical conditions must be declared before booking and venue may test fitness.
Weather: Rafting will generally go ahead in most conditions. For your own safety, certain conditions may lead to postponement - you MUST call the venue beforehand for a weather check.
Duration: Sessions last around two hours from initial introduction to debrief, including at least five runs down the course. Please arrive 30 minutes early to register, and allow for time afterwards to shower and change. Sorry, latecomers can't be accommodated.
Numbers On Day: Your raft holds up to six people plus a qualified instructor.
Spectators: Spectators are welcome to watch from the bank. A camera will come in handy. Spectators' safety remains their own responsibility at all times. There are usually covered facilities available, but they might not see all of the action from there.
Dress Code: Bring swimwear, a towel and a pair of old trainers. Clothes will get wet. Wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets will be provided. If you wear glasses, you'll need to either secure them firmly or go without. Contact lenses are OK.
Availability: Selected dates from April to October. Dates are more scarce outside summer months. Weekend dates fill quickly - book six to eight weeks in advance.
Other Info: You WILL get wet, but there are hot shower facilities at the venue. You might be expected to jump from the raft into still practice waters as part of your initial training session.
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