wrote:
WHITE-WATER adrenaline rush
at http://www.washingtontimes.com/metro...1336-9846r.htm

"Mr. Hubbard says. Cotton doesn't dry as quickly as some other
materials, and the rafter can get cold. An old hat, sunglasses, a wool
or fleece top, a waterproof jacket, quick-drying shorts, waterproof or
synthetic pants, wool or fleece socks and old sneakers are appropriate.
On a sunny day, rafters should wear an old hat, sunglasses, a
bathing suit, a T-shirt, a waterproof jacket, quick-drying shorts and
old sneakers or sport sandals, he says.
In addition, participants should bring sunscreen and a water bottle
for the trip and make sure they have a change of clothes and towel for
afterward. "


Hmmm, don't know about that "rafters should wear an old hat" part...
How about a well-fitting helmet with maybe a sun visor instead?

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Wilko wrote:
wrote:
WHITE-WATER adrenaline rush
at http://www.washingtontimes.com/metro...1336-9846r.htm
....
Hmmm, don't know about that "rafters should wear an old hat" part...
How about a well-fitting helmet with maybe a sun visor instead?

My favorite part is:
If a wave picks up a raft, everyone seated in the raft should lean
forward into the wave, says Paul Breuer, general manager of Adventures
Mountain River in Hico, W.Va.

Jeremy wrote:
WHITE-WATER adrenaline rush
at http://www.washingtontimes.com/metro...1336-9846r.htm

My favorite part is:
If a wave picks up a raft, everyone seated in the raft should lean
forward into the wave, says Paul Breuer, general manager of Adventures
Mountain River in Hico, W.Va.

My favorite:

Sitting on the outside of the raft is the safest, Mr. Breuer says.
Sitting on the inside will cause a person to lean out of the boat.

How about "Rocks should be avoided whether inside or outside of the
raft," I really hate those rocks inside rafts.

Steve

Bill Tuthill wrote:
Jeremy wrote:
WHITE-WATER adrenaline rush
at http://www.washingtontimes.com/metro...1336-9846r.htm

My favorite part is:
If a wave picks up a raft, everyone seated in the raft should lean
forward into the wave, says Paul Breuer, general manager of Adventures
Mountain River in Hico, W.Va.

My favorite:

Sitting on the outside of the raft is the safest, Mr. Breuer says.
Sitting on the inside will cause a person to lean out of the boat.