Before going for Bali whitewater rafting, participants will be briefed on how to do white Bali rafting safely. Here participants will be introduced to some of the terms used. Like the “Forward” which means the paddle forward, “Back off” which means rowing backwards, “Stop” means stop rowing, “Left Back” which means left-rower rowers rowing backwards and keep paddling forward right, “Right Back” means the right rower rowing backwards and left rowers keep rowing forward, “move Left / Right / Rear” which means participants have to move to sit in the direction he was told and most importantly the “Boom” which means participants have to sit on the floor in the boat and lifted oars facing up – this done when passing the rapids are very heavy with a very narrow sidewall.
Given the need for a uniform communication between the crew of the boat with a captain, it agreed to be re-approved a number of command is clear and concise:
1. Forward, all rowing forward.
2. Strong, all powerful rowing.
3. Paddle back, all rowing back.
4. Turn right, back row right, the left paddle forward.
5. Turn left, back row left side, right side paddle forward.
6. Pull the right, pull the right paddle, paddle left side.
7. Pull the left, pull the left paddle, paddle sideways right.
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