White Water Rafting (Grade 4) Travel Insurance

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

White Water Rafting

White water rafting is an extreme sport that involves using a raft to navigate white or rough water. It is important to make sure you have travel insurance before going white water rafting on holiday.

Popular areas:

White water rafting is a sport that can be done across the world. Some of the most popular places to travel to for the sport are:

• Costa Rica
• Zimbabwe
• Colorado
• New Zealand
• Australia
• Nepal
• Chile
• Canada
• Idaho
• Uganda
• China

Where ever you travel to, make sure you are covered with travel insurance.

Common injuries:

White water rafting is an extreme and dangerous sport, therefore injuries can be sustained. Some of the most common injuries are:

• Bruises
• Fractures
• Lacerations
• Sprains
• Contusions
• A hit to the face with a paddle
• Drowning (in rare cases)

The areas of the body most likely to sustain injury are:

• The face
• Wrist
• Arm
• Leg
• Ankle
• Torso

Listening carefully to instructions and following them will reduce the risk of injury and ensure you have a safe and fun time.

Equipment:

Some of the most common equipment you will need is:

• Life jackets
• Helmets
• First aid kits
• Raft repair kits
• Waterproof bags to protect your belongings
• Throw bags/pulley systems for rescues
• Wetsuit

If partaking in the sport, ideally take:

• A swimsuit
• Thermals if it is winter or cold outside
• Towels
• Training shoes/ boots

To avoid injury make sure you:

• Listen and follow instructions
• Do not push yourself beyond your levels of experience
• Do not go alone
• Be aware how to handle different conditions and circumstances
• Keep yourself hydrated
• Prepare yourself for extremely cold conditions
• Have an understanding of basic first aid

The other fundamental instruments such as oars, paddles and the right type of boat will all be provided by the organisation that takes you out on the water, if you are a beginner to the sport and do not already have your own equipment.

If you are going white water rafting, make sure you have travel insurance to protect you and your belongings, no matter what level you are participating in the sport at.

Useful Websites: Wikipedia White Water Rafting -UK RAfting - Safe Sport Rafting -Skyline RAfting -Nene White Water Rafting Centre

To get a quote by telephone or email, please contact us on 0844 848 1500 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

This Insurance has been arrange through Ancile Insurance Group Ltd who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority - No 471641, with Mapfre Assistance