White Water Canoeing (Grade 4) Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance in Europe and Worldwide for trips where you will be participating in White Water Canoeing (Grade 4).

When you are asked if you require Additional Cover, please select Hazardous Activities Category B.

White Water Canoeing (Grade 4) Travel Insurance

White water canoeing is an extreme sport where a canoe is used to travel across very rough, fast flowing water, otherwise known as white water.

A canoe is a long, narrow vessel and is similar to a kayak. The main difference is that a kayak encloses the paddler in its hull, but a canoe is open from bow to stern.

Popular areas for white water canoeing include:

• Costa Rica
• Colorado, USA
• New Zealand
• Australia
• Lake District, UK
• Chile
• Italy
• Canada
• Idaho, USA

Bodies of water where white water canoeing takes place are graded in difficulty from 1 to 6, with 6 being the most treacherous.

As this is a high speed extreme sport there is a wide range of injuries that can occur. These include:

• Cuts
• Bruises
• Back injuries
• Neck injuries
• Sunburn
• Hypothermia
• Concussion
• Drowning

It is essential to avoid injury by utilising safety equipment such as:

• Life jackets
• Helmets
• First aid kits
• Throw bags
• Repair kits

If you are canoeing for the first time then it is recommended you embark with someone very experienced or a certified instructor. Always start off on a Grade 1 body of water before embarking further.

White water canoeing is a physically demanding, fast paced sport so should only be embarked upon if you are in very good physical fitness.

If you are in doubt as to your fitness level then be sure to consult a Doctor before you travel.

Useful Websites: White Water Canoeing Wikipedia - White Water -White Water Canoe Centre -White Water Canoes -White Water Canoeing Guidelines -White Water Canoe Rental

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