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RICKA welcomes all paddlers who wish to
participate in a fun group activity in a responsible way. On occasion
whitewater paddlers will announce trips by e-mail which are suitable
for beginners and rated Class 1-2. Other more difficult trips will be
rated Class 3-4. Please review river descriptions of rapids and
necessary equipment. To ensure safety, Co-coordinators will ask for
your past experience on other rivers. Trip co-ordinators may strongly
urge some boaters to stay off the river if you are not suitably
equipped or do not have adequate experience. You the boater,
however, must always be responsible for your own safety and the
ultimate judge of your own skills. You should have prior quick
water experience for beginner trips and RSVP by phone with the leader
beforehand. Novices should not join this group. You must have
directional control of your boat at all times.
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Helmets for all passengers in
covered boats and canoes. (Bike helmets are not allowed)
Wetsuits, drysuits or spare
clothes bagged – mandatory October thru May
P FD’s
- mandatory
Kayak sprayskirts for Class 1 and
higher rivers - mandatory
Bailing scoops for canoes (highly
recommended)
Rescue throw bags or lengths of
rope (highly recommended)
Towline bags (highly recommended)
Lunch, drybags, drinking water
and sunscreen
Whitewater Classifications |
Layering for Cold Water Boating
MSG Board “It’s
Raining and the Rivers are up” Paddles
The WW message board is a
public service to the paddling community. It will strive to have an
open policy on postings.
Any board poster may
initiate these paddles. Please be aware that RICKA club members may
not know the paddler or know of his abilities. He may be wonderfully
qualified, or he may be proposing something that is at the limit of
his abilities. Paddlers should avoid rivers at flood stage and be
aware of the dangers of fallen trees. YOU MUST USE YOUR OWN
JUDGEMENT WHEN YOU CHOSE TO PADDLE WHITEWATER RIVERS
ANYTIME YOU CHOOSE TO
PADDLE: YOU ALONE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY. Familiarize
yourself with river levels and descriptions. Assess your own skill
level and the people that you will be paddling with. You can always go
home for the day or walk around a difficult rapid. Educate yourself
about safety and carry appropriate gear, clothes, water, food etc. Ask
the trip coordinator questions before embarking.
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