Client Suitability - Rafting is suitable for most clients. The ability to swim is not essential; however non-swimmers should inform the Trip Leader at the briefing.
Oar Boat or Paddle Boat – clients can make the decision on the day whether they would like to be rowed down the River in an Oar boat or paddle themselves.
Equipment: All rafting clients are issued with an adjustable buoyancy aid and helmet at the beginning of the trip. String is available for tying on sunglasses. Paddles are given to those who will be “paddle boating”. Wet suit tops are available during the colder months.
Walk-in / walk-out: The walk in and out of the gorge is steep and rocky. The walk-out is the equivalent of climbing a 70-story building. Clients will carry their buoyancy aids and helmets. Porters carry all other rafting equipment. There are plenty of places to rest on the way up and there is a refreshment stop at the halfway point. At the top of the gorge, cold soft drinks, water and beers are available.
Guides - All Shearwater guides are first aid qualified and there is a minimum of two Trip Leaders who hold both Advanced First Aid and Swift Water Rescue certification on every trip. All guides are licensed to guide on the river. Guides always carry a communication radio and first aid kit on the trip.
Health - Clients will be asked to declare any illnesses, injuries or ailments that may affect them during the trip.
Indemnity & Insurance - Shearwater Adventures has a Public Liability Insurance cover of USD 2 million per incident, which is underwritten by Lloyds of London.
Communications - A radio is carried on every Shearwater trip, enabling the trip leader to have radio communication with the rafting base and MARS.
Videos & Photos - Videos and photos are taken on all Full Day and Half-day Rafting trips. Depending on passenger volumes, these can be arranged on request for Multi-Day trips. All videos and photos are displayed on locations to be announced and purchased from the sales desk, or during booking in advance.
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