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History

Rafting is one of the earliest means of transportation, used as a means for shipping people, hunting, and transferring food.

In 1842, Lieutenant John Fremont of the U.S. Army first journalized his rafting expedition on the Platte River. Horace H. Day designed the equipment he used in rafting. Day's rafts were constructed from four independent rubber cloth tubes and wrap-around floor.

In 1960s, rafting was then recognized and paths like Grand Canyon were routed and whitewater rafting companies were established.

In 1970s, rafting marked its major development as a leisure sport when it was then included in the Munich Olympic Games.

In 1980s, as rafting continued to gain its popularity, many rivers were opened for rafting activities including rivers in South America and Africa.

In 1990s, rafting was included in major game events like the Barcelona Games in 1992, Atlanta Games in 1996, and the whitewater events of the Summer Olympic Games hosted by Ocoee River in Tennessee Valley. In addition, the International Federation of Rafting was instituted in 1997 and in 1999 the first Official International Championship was held.

Currently, river rafting is still gaining popularity among extreme water sports in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers.Fact: date=June 2007

Whitewater rafts

Rafts were originally the simplest form of man's transportation in water and were then made of several logs, planks or reeds which were fastened together. Nowadays, inflatable boat were used as rafts which were later adopted by the military for beach assaults. It consists of very durable, multi-layered rubberized or vinyl 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). The exception to this size rule is usually the packraft, which is designed as a portable single-person raft and may be as small as 1.5m long and weigh as little as 4 lbs.

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. In Russia rafts are often hand made and are often a catamaran style with two inflatable tubes attached to a frame. Pairs of paddlers navigate these rafts. Catamaran style rafts have become popular in the western United States as well, but are typically rowed instead of paddled.

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Kern Valley SunA group of people on an afternoon commercial rafting trip Thursday, Aug. 28 made a grizzly discovery when a body was sighted, lodged against boulder, a few hundred yards downstream from Delonegha Hot Springs. The remains, originally thought to be ... http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2008/09/12/news/doc48beb347e77...

Red ink still flowing

Charlotte Business JournalEarlier this year, the whitewater center hiked rafting rates to a range of $33 to $65, up from $32 to $40. The park also began charging for parking for the first time at a rate of $5 per car. The U.S. National Whitewater Center ’s plan to spend ... http://charlotte.bizjournals.com/charlotte/stories/2008/09/1...

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What is the best helmet for whitewater rafting?

éneriWhen purchasing a helmet, you should look for the European (CE) Standard (even if you don't live in Europe). A number of helmets on the market have CE approval including Sweet, Shred Ready, Predator,...
Silvia M

Does anyone know any deals or recommendations for whitewater rafting for 4 to 5 days?

Silvia MHere are a few ideas: Alaska: Talkeetna River 3-5 days Chickaloon River 3-5 days Cooper River 6-7 days Idaho: Middle Fork Salmon: 4-6 days Main Fork Salmon: 3-5 days Snake River in Hells Can...
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Is it safer to go whitewater rafting in a 2 person raft or 4?

sweetthngs4uWhitewater rafting at level 3 in a 2 person raft is not safe unless both people are experienced rafters or canoeists. Whitewater rafting at level 3 in a 4 person raft is not safe unless at least 2 of...
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What are some good exercises to prepare for a rafting trip?

*Clip*Dumbbell Kickbacks Seated Row Machine Dips Bench Press among other exercises will target the muscles that will be utilized during rafting
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Where is a cheap place to go river rafting in Northern California?

Danny LSearch google for "river rafting american river" this will get you a list of outfitters and give you choices on just what level of difficulty you want. The South fork of the American River is the easi...

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