Question

A paddler is approaching unfamiliar rapids. what should this paddler do? swim beside the paddlecraft to go over the rapids. aim for the middle of the rapids. go over the rapids as quickly as possible. go ashore well upstream to check out the rapids.

Answer 1

When a paddler is approaching unfamiliar rapids, he should go ashore well upstream to check out the rapids. When approaching rapids, go ashore well upstream and check them out before continuing. If you see dangerous conditions, carry your craft around them.