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Turkey,
with its rich natural resources and hundreds of
rivers, provides great opportunities for water sports
like rafting, canoeing and water-skiing, while always
respecting the cultural, historical and environmental
qualities of the country. The most famous is the
River Coruh, renowned internationally as one of
the fastest flowing in the world, and venue of the
4th World Watersports Championships in 1993 which
saw 300 competitors from 28 countries.
Important
Subjects
International Difficulty
Class
The following list of classes
categorises the level of skill required to raft
or canoe:
* Class 1: Small easy passes
* Class 2: Easy passes, regular flow, small rocks
and waves
* Class 3: Hard, regular large waves, limited visual
range, small falls, must be studied
* Class 4: Very Hard, large waves , Waters with
counter-currents, long and unpredictable passes,
dangerous rocks, big falls, must be studied
* Class 5: Extremely hard, high flow and current,
dangerous rocks, steep slopes, continuous falls,
limited passes in advance, generally impossible
* Class 6: impassable
Agencies
To participate in watersports
at which professional supervision is necessary,
trips must be organised though an approved agency.
Equipment
Participants must wear shoes and
life jackets while rafting, and it is recommended
to wear headgear and goggles.
for reservation and for further assistance e-mail
us;
info@turkishhospitality.com
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