Safety Guidelines
Just because rafting is a sport to be enjoyed by
both the young and the young at heart does not mean you can take it carelessly.
While enjoying your white water rafting in Rishikesh, it is imperative to heed
safety guidelines. By following these precautionary measures, you will not only
have a safe trip but will also double the joy of your adventure trip.
·
Do not try to go on a
rafting trip alone. Always hire a guide or an instructor. Under supervised
guidance, you can fully enjoy your rafting trip. Do not try to avoid guides
even if you are taking on rafting stretches of basic or moderate level.
·
Good physical health
is required to become eligible for going on a rafting trip. It is advisable to
do some upper body trip so you can handle paddles even in strong river rapids.
If you think you are not physically fit, you should not try rafting. In case
you are confused whether you should go on a white water rafting trip or not,
you can also consult with the rafting instructor or outfitter.
·
Never consume alcohol
before starting on a river rafting trip or expedition. By drinking alcohol
before rafting, you will not only put your life at risk but of the entire group
going on the trip with you.
·
Always select a
lifejacket you feel quite comfortable in. Do not act in haste while selecting
the lifejacket. Do not wear vests which are oversized. It is important to put
on personal floatation devices while you set out on a white water rafting
session.
·
Never try to go
rafting in the dark. Make sure you have plenty of time to get back to the
starting point or the camp site before darkness falls.
·
If you are rafting
during summer heat, you may suffer from dehydration. Therefore, carry your own
water to keep yourself hydrated. Do not drink water from the river.
·
To save yourself from
insect bites during the trip, do remember to use mosquito repellants and
lotions and sprays which repel insects. Avoid using perfume or sweet smelling
fragrances before you start on a river rafting trip, as this might attract insects.
·
In case your body
temperature lowers down too quickly, it may lead to hypothermia. The medical
condition occurs when the body of an individual is suddenly exposed to extreme
cold. Shivering and paleness are the initial symptoms of this medical condition.
·
Heat exhaustion is
another medical condition that a person may suffer from. Symptoms of heat
exhaustion include headache, nausea, vomiting, dehydration etc. If a medical
condition like this occurs, the person needs to be immediately brought to a
cool environment and seek medical assistance as soon as possible.
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