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Depending on the river, whitewater rafting can be as slow as a Big Muddy paddleboat or as fast as a rollercoaster ride. Little danger is involved with the newest rafts, which easily can handle high and rough water. Occasionally the craft will tip, but guides are experienced in assisting guests back into the boat, and everybody is required to wear a flotation device. Rivers are rated by varying degrees of whitewater. Class I is calm with slow-moving water; Class II has moderate rapids or waves with relatively few obstructions; Class III is a swift current with more obstructions; Class IV is a powerful current with drops and many obstacles; and Class V is the most advanced, with a series of complex rapids, drops and challenging obstacles. |
