The importance of river safety: Why you must NEVER tie rafts together
Do NOT tie your rafts, kayaks, or tubes together for a float down the river with your friends. This practice may be safe on lakes and other rivers; however, the Bow River has several aspects that make this dangerous: Difficulty in maneuvering: Rafts tied together become very difficult to maneuver as their size increases and…
The Importance of Wearing Life Jackets During a River Float
Wearing a life jacket is a very important lifesaving practice necessary every time you are out rafting, kayaking, or tubing. While it’s unlikely you’ll fall overboard on your leisurely float adventure, it is an important practice (and is the law on the Bow). Some people don’t believe this will happen to them, but wearing a…