Difference between revisions of "White water rafting in Malaysia"
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'''International Grading Scale of River Difficulty''' | '''International Grading Scale of River Difficulty''' | ||
| − | *Grade I | + | *Grade I - Moving water with a few waves and small ripples. |
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| − | *Grade II Easy rapids with waves up to 1 meter and wide, clear, channels | + | *Grade II Easy rapids with waves up to 1 meter and wide, clear, channels that are obvious without scouting. Some maneuvering is required. |
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*Grade III Rapids with high, irregular waves often capable of swamping an | *Grade III Rapids with high, irregular waves often capable of swamping an | ||
| − | + | open canoe. Narrow passages that often require complex | |
| − | + | maneuvering. | |
| − | + | Rapids may require scouting from shore. Boaters in kayaks should | |
| − | + | have the ability to Eskimo Roll. | |
*Grade IV Long, difficult rapids with constricted passages and often | *Grade IV Long, difficult rapids with constricted passages and often | ||
Revision as of 21:52, 19 April 2009
IMPORTANT
- All participants will be required to sign a Liability Release before departure.
- Children above 12 years may participate with parents or legal guardians
- Participants must be physically fit.
- Jewellery & Contact lenses are not advisable.
What to bring to water rafting
- Change of clothes, Towel, Shoes, Slippers, Sunblock, Insect repellent, Personal toiletries, Waterproof camera (optional).
International Grading Scale of River Difficulty
- Grade I - Moving water with a few waves and small ripples.
- Grade II Easy rapids with waves up to 1 meter and wide, clear, channels that are obvious without scouting. Some maneuvering is required.
- Grade III Rapids with high, irregular waves often capable of swamping an
open canoe. Narrow passages that often require complex maneuvering. Rapids may require scouting from shore. Boaters in kayaks should
have the ability to Eskimo Roll.
- Grade IV Long, difficult rapids with constricted passages and often
turbulent waters. Scouting from shore is necessary, and
conditions make rescue difficult. Generally not possible for
open canoes. Boaters in kayaks should have the ability to Eskimo
Roll.
- Grade V Extremely difficult, long and very violent rapids. Highly
congested routes which always should be scouted from shore. Rescue
conditions are difficult, and there is significant hazard to life
in the event of a mishap. Ability to Eskimo roll is essential for
boaters in kayaks.
- Grade VI Water is at the extremes of navigability. Nearly impossible
and very dangerous. For teams of experts only. Close study must be
made ahead of time and all precautions taken.