River Difficulty Levels

Grading system for rapids

We use the internationally recognised system, as follows:

• Grade 1
  Flat water
• Grade 2
  Small rapids, waves up to 1 metre high, easy to negotiate
• Grade 3
  Rapids with irregular waves, manoeuvring required in narrow passages
• Grade 4
  Turbulent water, sudden and powerful manoeuvring required
• Grade 5
  Long and violent rapids, strong turbulence, very powerful and precise manoeuvring required
• Grade 6
  Impassable!

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