Rafting is a recreational activity utilizing a raft to navigate a river or other body of water. Usually it is done on whitewater of different degrees of difficulty, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers. The development of this activity as a leisure sport has become popular since the mid 1980's.
The type of raft used nowadays for recreational rafting is almost exclusively an inflatable boat. It consists of very durable, multi-layered rubberized fabrics with several independent air chambers. Its length varies between 3.5 m (11 ft) and 6 m (20 ft), the width between 1.8 m (6 ft) and 2.5 m (8 ft). Rafts come in a few different forms. In Europe the most common is the symmetrical raft steered with a paddle at the stern. Other types are the asymmetrical, rudder-controlled raft and the symmetrical raft with central helm (oars). Rafts are usually propelled with ordinary paddles and typically hold 4 to 12 persons.
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American-Rivers.com - Provides information to the California whitewater rafting community about the American River Canyons and features river descriptions for whitewater rafting, river access and shuttles, camping and a general overview of each river canyon.
Meta Description: [ American River Rafting: The Most Popular Whitewater Rafting Trips in California ]
Class I Rafting - How to get started rafting small rivers and streams. Information and advice geared toward the beginner.
Meta Description: [ This is a site about rafting small, gentle rivers and streams. How to get started and some advice from my own personal experience... ]
E-Raft.com - Guide to nearly 175 whitewater rafting and scenic float trips in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica.
Meta Description: [ Whitewater Rafting information. E-RAFT.COM: Online Path to Rafting Adventure. Informative and easy-to-use guide to nearly 175 whitewater rafting and scenic float trips in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica. Links directly to the web sites of more than 100 professional rafting outfi... ]
Grand Canyon Boaters' Mailing List - Providing information for people interested in river trips in the Grand Canyon, and a forum for discussion of issues concerning the Canyon.
Meta Description: [ The Grand Canyon Private Boaters Listserver is a communications tool for river runners. ]
Grand Canyon River Guides - Information about river guides (not commercial outfitters), guide training, and political action to protect the river.
International Rafting Federation - Official site of the International Rafting Federation, representing competition raft racing, river guide training, tourism and national organisations
Meta Description: [ Official page of the International Rafting Federation representing competition raft racing, river guide training, tourism and national orgs ]
Merced River - Provides information for rafting on California's Merced River, near Yosemite National Park. Includes mile-by-mile map, camping, river access, and river flows.
Meta Description: [ California Whitewater Rafting on the Merced. ]
Raftweb - Promoting Russian-American whitewater river rafting Class V-VI in Russia. Also, find a list of whitewater rivers around the world.
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main frame based web page, navigation main entry waterway page to the Extreme Dream Team boating groups, Class V Calendar, e-commerce, recommendations,
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Rapid Pulse Event Management - Organizer and promoter of World Rafting Championships, and Teva Whitewater Cup for whitewater rafters.
Meta Description: [ Rapidpulse: managing World-Class, Adventure-based sporting events across the US and around the world. ]
West Virginia White Water - Online guide to rafting in West Virginia. Information on rivers, outfitters, festivals, and events.
Meta Description: [ West Virginia white water rafting's online vacation guide to river trips & tours, outfitters, local lodgings other outdoor travel adventures in WV. ]
Western River Information - River descriptions, trip reports, and permit information.
WV Whitewater Rafting - West Virginia white water rafting guide to kayaking, river trips and tours, outfitters, river gauges, rockclimbing, lodging and outdoor travel adventures in WV.
Meta Description: [ West Virginia white water rafting's online vacation guide to river trips & tours, outfitters, lodging and outdoor travel adventures in WV. Send a FREE POSTCARD form our site! ]
WVexplorer - Whitewater rafting in West Virginia. Find information on guides, outfitters, rivers and trips.
Meta Description: [ West Virginia (WV) whitewater rafting - An online guide to the state's rafting rivers and river guides and outfitters. ]
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