White Water Rafting Terminology

The following is a guide to river terminology:

• A run is used to describe that segment of the river that is feasible for rafting.

• Put-in and take–out are the points where the trip commences and finishes.

• The gradient is a phrase used to quantify the depth of the river.

• The term boils is used to refer to an unexpected and abrupt rise in the level of the water.

• A hydraulic is used to refer to a transformation in the current that can lead to a modification of the speed of the raft, whereas an eddy is the flow of water upstream behind an obstacle or obstruction.
  
  Bow and stern are used to describe the front and the back of the boat.

• When a boat capsizes or tips over due to an accident, it is known as a flip and when a boat is held against an obstacle by the strength of the current it is called a wrap.
  
  A strainer is a barrier that allows restrictive entry. It enables water to pass through but impedes the passage of swimmers and rafts.

• A swimmer is a person who falls out of the boat and a throw bag is a piece of equipment that is used to save the swimmer.

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Accommodation Behaviour Code of Conduct

All Stag and Hen parties who have made a booking with Activity Scotland must comply with the terms and conditions laid out below.

These terms and conditions apply to anyone making a booking with Activity Scotland, or directly with any of the above hotels. The group leader is responsible for ensuring that all group members are aware of, and adhere to the terms and conditions.

All groups staying within our accommodation must comply with the rules and regulations of the establishment. The Management at these establishments are aware that you’re there for a Stag/Hen party and that the emphasis is on fun but they have the right to terminate any accommodation in the event of any inappropriate behaviour.

• We stress that consideration is shown to all other guests in these establishments at all times.

• We respectfully ask that all stag and hen participants are respectably dressed when in the hotels’ bars, lounges and restaurants. Casual But Smart is the key: no sports trainers, no football shirts or colours, no vests, no work wear, etc.

• We ask that appropriate language is used in within the accommodation and its bars and lounges.

• All our activity provides will be made aware that you and your group are on a stag or hen party. They all have their own individual terms and conditions to which you will be expected to adhere.

• Our accommodation suppliers will accept no liability for any incident that occurs by any of the group whilst under the influence of drink or drugs.

• Our accommodation suppliers reserve the right to refuse to serve anyone under the influence of drink or drugs.

• The minimum age for all activities and venues is 18 years (unless shown in the individual description). If anyone in your group looks younger than 21 they should carry photo ID.

In the case of overnight stays you must deposit with the hotel management a valid credit card authority to cover extra costs or breakages or damage attributable to your group, and you may be refused entry to the accommodation without it and no refund will be due.

To facilitate this it is a condition that the group leader must sign and return to us our “Accidental Damage Form” prior to commencement of your arrangements which will be forwarded to the Accommodation upon request. The form will not be used and will be destroyed within 14 days of satisfactory departure.