Information/Security
Rafting is a kind of sports that offers natural risks; consequently, security is our greatest worry. The main objective of Aventur Turismo is to provide that all make the best on the tour, but at the same time accomplish it in safety, happy and in good health..
Aventur Turismo uses modern boats, introduced from abroad; they are manufactured out of high technology materials, safe, resistant, specifically projected for the practice of rafting. The security outfit used by the guides and the tourists is appropriate and approved for this kind of activity. We ask all our clients to be "inspectors" and to charge our Company the following items in order to have basic security going down the rapids in Brazil (issued by the IFR - International Federation for Rafting):
• Boats sized according to the water level of the river.
This chart is a reference, not a rule
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Class III |
Class IV |
Class V |
| 5 to15 m3 p/sec. |
3,60m (12') |
3,60m (12') |
4,20m (14') |
| 16 to 40 m3 p/sec. |
4,20m (14') |
4,20m (14') |
4,20m (14') |
| 41 to 80 m3 p/sec. |
4,20m (14') |
4,60m (15') |
4,80m (16') |
| >80 m2 p/sec. |
4,60m (15') |
4,80m (16') |
5,50m (18') |
• Do not permit overloading of the boats for any reason.
Boats designed to navigate in rapids (forwards and backwards) appropriately sized for the volume of the river and equipped with footholds (optional up to class III, but
advisable);
Permitted capacity for the boats:
- 3,00m to 3,54m - 4 people;
- 3,55m to 3,90m - 6 people;
- 3,91m to 4,10m - 7 people;
- 4,11m to 4,50m - 8 people;
- 4,51m to 4,80m - 9 people;
o 2 rescue cables in each boat;
o Life vests with a protection for the entire thorax and the back, having an edge made out of resistant material for the head, with easy regulation in order to fit various sizes, and still with abdominal fastening or another of same function;
o Helmets with good protection against impact, ear protection, holes in it and positive floatation;
o All courses shall be escorted by a kayak, a duck, a security boat or any other system in order to provide adequate security;
o 1 kit of first aid on board - at least;
o Support vehicles at the operation base in easy access spots, equipped with canvas cots, cervical collars and fire extinguishers;
o An emergency plan considering an escape route.
Degree of difficulty
The international classification of the rapids has 6 levels.
Class I : short waves.
Class II: slightly bigger waves, but still with wide and evident passages.
Class III: rapids with big, irregular waves requesting more elaborated maneuvers.
Class IV: long rapids with narrow, turbulent passages request careful maneuvers. The scout is generally needed and rescue might be complicated.
Class V: extremely difficult rapids. Certain crossings request complex maneuvers to enter and exit the rapid. A scout and a security plan at the river borders are highly recommended.
Class VI: almost unbridgeable, representing high risk. They are crossed by toll bridges. Highly specialized people already tried to face them.
Very important: an Enterprise shall be conscious about using it's boats according to the
classification of the rivers in which it operates, especially about the size and capacity.
Going down the rapids right after floods when the rivers discharge is a lot more, request
high attention; there might be tree stems and branches in the way. Therefore one shall
check the dangerous spots before starting a course.
Canoeing Directress - Denilson Lima
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