Your time at the centre begins with a short briefing from the team, where you’ll run through basic paddle techniques and safety protocols. Once everyone is up to speed, you’ll collect your wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets before heading down to the water’s edge.
After climbing into the raft and getting your footing, the instructors will guide you out into the current. You’ll start on calmer stretches to get used to paddling in sync, but it doesn't take long before the pace picks up as you hit the main rapids.
As the water churns, you’ll need to react quickly to the instructor's calls, digging your paddles in to keep the boat on course through the drops and swells. Expect to get soaked as the raft bounces through the rapids, testing your balance and teamwork at every turn. You'll complete several runs down the course, giving you a chance to improve your line and tackle the bigger waves with a bit more confidence each time.
What’s Included:
Grab a paddle and test your team skills on the rapids!
Minimum age is 16 years old, maximum chest girth is 60'', maximum weight is 16 stone and you need to be confident in the water with a buoyancy aid.
For safety reasons the centre reserves the right to test your fitness. Please advise us in advance of any disabilities.
We will advise you to contact the centre a few days before your booked date, if appropriate, to double-check water levels. You may be expected to jump from the raft into still practice waters as part of your initial training session.
Your Golden Moments voucher is not a ticket - please activate your voucher at www.goldenmoments.uk/redemption so we can arrange your booking for you.
To upgrade your ticket or add additional participants to your booking, simply reach out to our friendly customer service team.
"White Water Rafting in UK for Two" operates in most conditions but may be affected by extreme weather conditions or flooding.
"White Water Rafting in UK for Two" will last for around two hours from initial introduction to debrief. Please ensure that you arrive 30 minutes prior to your start time to sign in and change.
Your will share your raft with between 4 and 7 other rafters plus a qualified instructor.
Spectators are welcome.
Bring swimwear, a towel, a pair of old trainers and a change of clothes. You WILL get wet, but there are hot shower facilities at the venue. Buoyancy aid and helmet will be supplied. If you wear glasses, remove them or firmly secure them.
Selected weekday and weekend dates between February and mid October, subject to availability and water releases by the local river authority. We recommend booking six to eight weeks in advance. spring and autumn are the best times to raft, as water levels are higher than in the drier summer months.
Nottingham, Perthshire, Northampton
Established 1999
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