AY Honor River Rafting Requirements used by Nevada-Utah Conference

River Rafting

Skill Level

1

Year

Unknown

Version

08.01.2026

Approval authority

Nevada-Utah Conference

1. Have the Swimming - Beginner Honor.

2. Learn the following terms:

a. River

i. Rapids

ii. White water

iii. Entry

iv. Current

v. Eddy

vi. Run

vii. Falls

viii. Line

b. Equipment

i. River Guide

ii. Life Jacket

iii. Dock

iv. Oar

v. Dry Bag

vi. Bow

vii. Toss bag

viii. Lead Boat

ix. Stern

3. Listen to the Safety Talk.

4. Get fitted for the safety gear the rafting company requires you to use

5. Learn how to put on and take off all gear.

6. Learn the proper technique for re-entering the raft after falling overboard.

7. Learn the correct body position to assume if you fall overboard.

8. Learn how to get in and out of your raft.

9. With a group of Pathfinders, go on a guided river trip.

10. Learn how to stay balanced and ride the waves safely while on the raft.

11. Ask God to go with you and thank God after for the adventure you just had.