Guide Test

The test is intended to determine how knowledgeable you are about river running and to help keep you out of trouble on the water. You should be able to ace this test before considering running class 3. You should recognize the difference between knowledge and skill. Practice on easier waters before attempting more difficult runs.

Please provide the following contact information:

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Enter rafting date and party name if applicable.


1. Why does a raft need a guide? Where should the guide sit?


2. What are the six basic paddle commands used on a river?


3. As your crew is paddling, what should you be doing?


4. What are the two types of ferry maneuvers used on a river?


5. What use is an eddy?


6. What is a strainer?


7. What is a pour over? How can you recognize one from upstream?


8. If the current the raft is in is going someplace bad, what will you do?


9. If the current is rounding a bend and you just let the raft drift, what will happen?


10. What should you have your crew do if you are going to hit a rock sideways?


11. What is a hole? What paddle command should you use when heading into one?


12. If you end up going into a hole sideways, what do you do?


13. If the boat is heading into a rock or tree about four seconds away, what two evasive maneuvers will you use?


14. What should you tell your paddlers to do if they should happen to fall in?

15. What can happen if someone walks on the river bottom with the current?

 

Congradulations, you finished the test! Hit the submit button to send the test results to Canyon Raft Rentals for evaluation.

By John Hauschild.
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Revised: 06/20/08