Class I

Class I (Easy). If the water’s moving, if there are small waves and maybe a few rocks way off to the side, it’s a Class I rapid. Usually you can float through a Class I rapid backward, sideways, or half asleep. Few Class I rapids are ever named on maps (or in campfire tales, for that matter), but novice boaters should be aware of their presence on a river and use caution. (Yahoo Factor: Only a rank beginner would utter any yips or yahoos on a rapid this small. Best to keep quiet, or just smile to yourself.)


 
 
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