Whitewater rafting can be a lot of fun. Whether you are on a vacation or you just want to get out of your house and cool off, this sport can be an invigorating experience. And if you are a fan of adventure sports, then you will surely love it. But there are some safety rules that you should adhere to so that you can not only enjoy the sport but also be safe while doing so. Here are a few rules that you must follow.

Pick a Professional and Licensed Rafting Outfitter

This is a no-brainer. You can ask questions and make sure that they have been employed with the business long enough to know the job well. Enquire about the level and type of training the guides there have had. Check which government entities are in charge of issuing the outfitters’ training practices and permits. When you are in the right hands, you can be assured that all the rules are being followed.

Have Your Life Jacket on at All Times

You may know how to swim but you will still need to wear a life jacket. If worn correctly, it can save your life. The jacket should fit snuggly and the buckles should be clipped right. Ensure that the jacket is not so tight that you cannot breathe easily. Also, if you don’t know how to wear one, have the professional fit the jacket.

Wear Protective Gear

To be safe as well as comfortable through the entire experience, wear the helmet they give you. It is like wearing a seatbelt while driving. It is just logical to wear one. In case anything were to happen during the rafting experience, your head will be safe in the helmet.

Learn the Proper Way to Hold the Paddle

One hand must hold the paddle’s base, on its shaft, while the other must be at the end of this shaft on the ‘T’ grip. You will be taught this in advance so learn it and hold it properly. It can become a massive safety concern.

Do Not Leave the Boat

It may sound like someone issuing common sense but it happens all the time. People often end up swimming next to the boat within seconds. So, when you are rafting, pay a lot of attention to oncoming rocks. Your guide will give you a clue about it and you will have to place your paddles inside the boat. Even if you do fall out of the boat, do not panic. Locate the boat and swim towards it. Someone will pull you back onto the boat in no time.

With everything going on in the world right now, it’s easy to assume that we won’t be going on vacation for a while. As countries across the globe fight their own coronavirus battles and try to get used to the new normal, flights have been grounded, and airports have closed their doors. Many people have suggested that this shutdown could last months, but it seems as though airlines could be opening up again sooner than you think.

Closing Their Borders

As the COVID-19 battle rages on, countries have come up with their own methods of containing the virus and stopping any further spread. One of the ways they have done this is by asking airlines to stop their flights, and some countries have even closed their borders. Those that haven’t are asking travelers to quarantine for two weeks when they enter a new country, and because of this, fewer people are risking it. This has had a serious knock-on effect for airlines, and many of them have asked for financial help and guidance from their respective governments. However, it seems as though things could be on the up.

Opening Up Again

In fact, it’s been noted that there will be a “significant rebound” in the realm of air travel in the next few weeks. This is largely because countries such as Spain and Italy are once again opening their borders up to travelers in the hope of restarting their economy, and those travelers will require flights. Experts suggest that this resurgence will start to take place in mid-May to early-June and that it will see a steady rise in people wanting to fly across the globe again. However, there’s no doubt about the fact that travelers are going to be wary about the process, and will expect airlines to put social distancing measures in place to keep them safe.

So, could vacations be on the cards sooner than we think?