Rafting along the river ...
IL RAFTING
Rafting is one of the most favorite activity. First of all because it is suitable for everyone, do not require any technical or physical training and even the youngest since 7 / 8 years of age can take part to the river descent.
In addition to the unforgettable experience to come down the river and see a natural environment from the inside this is an extraordinary activity that stimulates the aggregation and consolidation of relationships.
People with physical or mental disabilities can take part to the Rafting descent thanks to teaching strategies and technical equipment adapted on behalf of individual cases.
The activity has a duration of about 2h30 which also includes time of transport to get to the point of embarkation.
Each Raft can carry 8 / 10 people plus the Rafting Guide for a total of about 50 people at a time.
The activity is divided into several steps in which participants are directly involved and gradually learn all the concepts needed to have an active and conscious role during the descent.
BRIEFING is carried out in the green area adjacent our Base just near the river. This is an aggregation time where Rafting Guide explains the activity to all participants before the Descent developing the following topics:
- The correct position to be taken during the activity
- paddling Technique
- The role of the Guide with descriptions of the various commands relating even to security
- behavioural rules that the group needs to observe during the descent
- Description of river equipment that will be provided to each participant
DRESSING
Participants will get to the warehouse where the guides deliver the equipment and they can get change in the locker room.
TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT
All materials are suitable for the practice of water sports and approved according to EU directives.
- Wet suit 3mm to provide thermal protection and buoyancy
- PVC water jacket to protect against splashing water and wind
- Life jacket (buoyancy aid) to ensure flotation in case of falling in water
- Polyethylene protective helmet
Rafting is one of the most favorite activity. First of all because it is suitable for everyone, do not require any technical or physical training and even the youngest since 7 / 8 years of age can take part to the river descent.
In addition to the unforgettable experience to come down the river and see a natural environment from the inside this is an extraordinary activity that stimulates the aggregation and consolidation of relationships.
People with physical or mental disabilities can take part to the Rafting descent thanks to teaching strategies and technical equipment adapted on behalf of individual cases.
The activity has a duration of about 2h30 which also includes time of transport to get to the point of embarkation.
Each Raft can carry 8 / 10 people plus the Rafting Guide for a total of about 50 people at a time.
The activity is divided into several steps in which participants are directly involved and gradually learn all the concepts needed to have an active and conscious role during the descent.
BRIEFING is carried out in the green area adjacent our Base just near the river. This is an aggregation time where Rafting Guide explains the activity to all participants before the Descent developing the following topics:
- The correct position to be taken during the activity
- paddling Technique
- The role of the Guide with descriptions of the various commands relating even to security
- behavioural rules that the group needs to observe during the descent
- Description of river equipment that will be provided to each participant
DRESSING
Participants will get to the warehouse where the guides deliver the equipment and they can get change in the locker room.
TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT
All materials are suitable for the practice of water sports and approved according to EU directives.
- Wet suit 3mm to provide thermal protection and buoyancy
- PVC water jacket to protect against splashing water and wind
- Life jacket (buoyancy aid) to ensure flotation in case of falling in water
- Polyethylene protective helmet
TRANSPORT
Participants will be transferred to board with our buses, or if possible, using the school bus on which they arrived.
RAFTING DESCENT
At the get in , on divides into groups /teams and before running the river , we make a practical trial dry just to test commands and security rules. After a brief test of acclimatization we get on board and starts the descent.
The first part is easy and has the ideal characteristics to put into practice all the manoeuvres learned and create the right synergy of the group.
The route is varied with rapids, waves and exciting water games where everyone can interact with each other to contribute to conduct the "raft" and at the same time know the river environment from a unique point of view.
The activity is exciting because the teams establish a close relationship between them "challenging" in small competitions and games under the supervision of Rafting Guides.
DURATION
The activity in the river is about 1h30 (abundant) for a total time of about 2h30 (including transportation time to reach the get in)
END OF DESCENT
Each participant provide to clean the river equipment and then suspends its material in the spaces provided.
After everybody can take a hot shower.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The river is a dynamic environment that offers the possibility of developing multiple learning goals by combining sport with culture, nature and history:
the river environment, morphology, karst, the water cycle, flora and fauna protection and environmental education, and general ecology of the river ecosystem in particular, geography, history
Other important goals are also:
social development, strengthening self-esteem and esteem for others, recognition and respect of roles.
Onda Selvaggia® Wild Wave ® is a Sports Centre on Open Air operating since more than 13 years within river sports (rafting, kayaking and Hydrospeed) and activities related to the mountain environment (Trekking, Nordic Walking, Climbing).
The experience gained in all these years allows us to make different educational proposals that can also be customized and vary according to the educational objectives and the age of the participants.
Onda Selvaggia® Wild Wave ® uses collaboration of experienced Technical sport educator with Patent and diplomas recognized by the National and International Olympic Committee, the Italian Federation of Canoe Kayak (FICK) and (CSEN) as Masters of federal Canoe/Kayak ( Italian Canoe Kayak Federation), Rafting Guides and Sport Technical .
Our operational Base is in a green area along the river, has changing rooms, showers and toilets even for people with disabilities, artificial climbing, picnic area and ample parking.
For more information or custom quotes please contact Sonia at tel. (+39) 0424 99581 , fax (+39) 0424 99581 or mobile (+39) 347 3767729 e-mail info@ondaselvaggia.com