White Water Rafting Scotland UK

HOT BRAIN WAVE

Posted on 26. May, 2008 by peter in Schools and Youth Groups Outdoor Education, Whitewater Rafting

OK,  so the water has dropped. Due to the great sunny weather we are experiencing the River Tay is getting lower.  What this means for you, our clients,  is more time on the water to soak up the rays and enjoy the beautiful scenery.  Also a great educational opportunity to pick your guides brains about local subjects of interest and the abundance of flora and fauna. When asked, “What was the best thing about your trip?”  one couple replyed,

“Falling in! Standing up in the raft and running around it, chasing someone I didn’t even know,  Mental”.

Nothing to do with nature but it seems not everyone minds the cold water when the sun is shining! 

Now that the water is not snow-melt, it has actually warmed up a little,  just a little though! Most people are still very glad for all the equipment they are issued with here at SPLASH. A full Wetsuit layer (a ‘long jon’ on the bottom and a jacket on the top). A splash jacket to keep the wind off. A Bouyancy Aid. And to top it all off a helmet. (More to protect you from the other folk in the raft when the horse-play and games start!).

The sightings of great wildlife continue on every trip too. Just this morning an Osprey plucked a tasty trout from the river right in front of one of the rafts! Right under the noses of the fishermen on the banks.  How I laughed! Summer trips are enjoyed by all and its a great time for a family outing on the river.