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It doesn’t matter what craft you choose to enjoy on the water from a raft to a kayak, SUP, or inflatable pizza wedge holes are probably one of the most feared and talked about hazards on the river. While sieves and strainers may harbor the greatest danger on the water it is the ubiquitous hole that is most often faced as a serious challenge to any boater.
International rescue guru Mark Hirst is bringing rafting helmet color to the forefront. Seldom talked about, but a critically important discussion is how visible are you to your rafting or kayaking partners in an accident. If you swim, can you see the other people on your trip? Mark shares some great safety tips to make sure you are visible through choosing the proper color of whitewater helmet.
Big winters create big runoff. Whitewater rafters are looking at epically high water! Because increased flows dramatically change rivers and require a redoubling of our ongoing efforts to keep our trips safe, I thought I would share some thoughts about high-water safety
