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<!-- i. Rapids --> | <!-- i. Rapids --> | ||
| + | A stretch of river which is usually riddled with obstruction and fast-moving water. | ||
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<!-- ii. White water --> | <!-- ii. White water --> | ||
| + | The white, bubbly, aerated water that is created by rapids. | ||
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<!-- iii. Entry --> | <!-- iii. Entry --> | ||
| + | The place where rafts are launched into the river. | ||
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<!-- iv. Current --> | <!-- iv. Current --> | ||
| + | The speed of moving water. | ||
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<!-- v. Eddy --> | <!-- v. Eddy --> | ||
| + | An area in the river where the current seems to turn around and head upstream. | ||
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<!-- vi. Run --> | <!-- vi. Run --> | ||
| + | A part of a river that can be rafted. | ||
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<!-- vii. Falls --> | <!-- vii. Falls --> | ||
| + | A drop where the water flows freely over and falls some distance. | ||
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<!-- viii. Line --> | <!-- viii. Line --> | ||
| + | The route to be taken to go around obstacles and avoid obstructions. | ||
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<!-- i. River Guide --> | <!-- i. River Guide --> | ||
| + | A person who is in charge of safety and guiding your raft through the river. | ||
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<!-- ii. Life Jacket --> | <!-- ii. Life Jacket --> | ||
| + | A personal flotation device that is worn as a vest would be worn. | ||
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<!-- iv. Oar --> | <!-- iv. Oar --> | ||
| + | An oar is not a paddle, but rather a long and stout pole with a blade on one end and is attached to the raft itself. | ||
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<!-- v. Dry Bag --> | <!-- v. Dry Bag --> | ||
| + | A bag which keeps water out and keeps the contents within dry. | ||
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<!-- vi. Bow --> | <!-- vi. Bow --> | ||
| + | The front of a boat, also called nose and galloway. | ||
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<!-- vii. Toss bag --> | <!-- vii. Toss bag --> | ||
| + | A bag filled with floating line which can be thrown at swimmers in case of an emergency. | ||
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<!-- viii. Lead Boat --> | <!-- viii. Lead Boat --> | ||
| + | The first boat in a flotilla, which takes point on an expedition. | ||
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<!-- ix. Stern --> | <!-- ix. Stern --> | ||
| + | Refers to the rear of a boat. | ||
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<!-- 3. Listen to the Safety Talk. --> | <!-- 3. Listen to the Safety Talk. --> | ||
| + | The talk which should take place prior to departing on any trip on a river, explains important details that ought to be covered. | ||
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<!-- 4. Get fitted for the safety gear the rafting company requires you to use --> | <!-- 4. Get fitted for the safety gear the rafting company requires you to use --> | ||
| + | Life Jackets are the minimum need, but they may have helmets and more. | ||
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<!-- 5. Learn how to put on and take off all gear. --> | <!-- 5. Learn how to put on and take off all gear. --> | ||
| + | Pay attention to the staff as they show you what to do. Don't be afraid to ask for clarifications. | ||
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<!-- 6. Learn the proper technique for re-entering the raft after falling overboard. --> | <!-- 6. Learn the proper technique for re-entering the raft after falling overboard. --> | ||
| + | Pay attention to the staff as they show you what to do. Don't be afraid to ask for clarifications. | ||
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<!-- 7. Learn the correct body position to assume if you fall overboard. --> | <!-- 7. Learn the correct body position to assume if you fall overboard. --> | ||
| + | Pay attention to the staff as they show you what to do. Don't be afraid to ask for clarifications. | ||
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<!-- 8. Learn how to get in and out of your raft. --> | <!-- 8. Learn how to get in and out of your raft. --> | ||
| + | Pay attention to the staff as they show you what to do. Don't be afraid to ask for clarifications. | ||
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<!-- 9. With a group of Pathfinders, go on a guided river trip. --> | <!-- 9. With a group of Pathfinders, go on a guided river trip. --> | ||
| + | Pick a well recommended company and go for a river trip. | ||
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<!-- 10. Learn how to stay balanced and ride the waves safely while on the raft. --> | <!-- 10. Learn how to stay balanced and ride the waves safely while on the raft. --> | ||
| + | Pay attention to the staff as they show you what to do. Don't be afraid to ask for clarifications. | ||
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<!-- 11. Ask God to go with you and thank God after for the adventure you just had. --> | <!-- 11. Ask God to go with you and thank God after for the adventure you just had. --> | ||
| + | As always we should remember God in all things we do. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:03, 6 January 2026
Skill Level
1
Year
Unknown
Version
09.01.2026
Approval authority
Nevada-Utah Conference
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2a
2ai
A stretch of river which is usually riddled with obstruction and fast-moving water.
2aii
The white, bubbly, aerated water that is created by rapids.
2aiii
The place where rafts are launched into the river.
2aiv
The speed of moving water.
2av
An area in the river where the current seems to turn around and head upstream.
2avi
A part of a river that can be rafted.
2avii
A drop where the water flows freely over and falls some distance.
2aviii
The route to be taken to go around obstacles and avoid obstructions.
2b
2bi
A person who is in charge of safety and guiding your raft through the river.
2bii
A personal flotation device that is worn as a vest would be worn.
2biii
2biv
An oar is not a paddle, but rather a long and stout pole with a blade on one end and is attached to the raft itself.
2bv
A bag which keeps water out and keeps the contents within dry.
2bvi
The front of a boat, also called nose and galloway.
2bvii
A bag filled with floating line which can be thrown at swimmers in case of an emergency.
2bviii
Stern
3. Listen to the Safety Talk.
4. Get fitted for the safety gear the rafting company requires you to use
5. Learn how to put on and take off all gear.
6. Learn the proper technique for re-entering the raft after falling overboard.
7. Learn the correct body position to assume if you fall overboard.
8. Learn how to get in and out of your raft.
9. With a group of Pathfinders, go on a guided river trip.
10. Learn how to stay balanced and ride the waves safely while on the raft.
11. Ask God to go with you and thank God after for the adventure you just had.
The first boat in a flotilla, which takes point on an expedition.
2bix
Refers to the rear of a boat.
3
The talk which should take place prior to departing on any trip on a river, explains important details that ought to be covered.
4
Life Jackets are the minimum need, but they may have helmets and more.
5
Pay attention to the staff as they show you what to do. Don't be afraid to ask for clarifications.
6
Pay attention to the staff as they show you what to do. Don't be afraid to ask for clarifications.
7
Pay attention to the staff as they show you what to do. Don't be afraid to ask for clarifications.
8
Pay attention to the staff as they show you what to do. Don't be afraid to ask for clarifications.
9
Pick a well recommended company and go for a river trip.
10
Pay attention to the staff as they show you what to do. Don't be afraid to ask for clarifications.
11
As always we should remember God in all things we do.
