Whitewater Rafting

in hive-103393 •  3 years ago  (edited)

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Today i will share a little bit about whitewater Rafting, started from the history, purpose and development in Indonesia. Check this out!

White water rafting is an outdoor activity that plays in the river for research purposes, expeditions or just tourism. John MacGregor is the inventor of this extreme sport in the 19th century, and then introduced by Major John Wesley Powell (American soldier) by walking along the Colorado river for 250 miles.

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This sport is very easy to recognize, the boat used is a rubber boat. Don't forget the paddles, life jackets and helmets as well as some supporting gear. All equipment certainly has a tactical and efficient function.

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In Indonesia was started in 1970 by the nature lovers group WANADRI and MAPALA UI. Through the process of competition and rafting operators, the spread and existence of rafting growth in the whole of Indonesia.

One thing we should know, this is a sport with a high risk, For that we must equip ourselves with knowledge, physical and mental preparation and practice these skills.

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There's too much I want to say about it, but don't worry, we will discuss next time, Stay tune!

Have a nice day!

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