Catamaran rafting on the Uksa River in Karelia

Failure to comply with safety regulations (personal safety) while on the water causes increased risks to life and health. Therefore, follow these instructions.

Before going out on the water:

• Listen to the safety briefing from the instructor and sign for it.;
• match the size of the life jacket and helmet, adjust all the fasteners;
• take a seat in the boat so that it is comfortable and safe.

General rules on the water:

• do not smoke on the ship;
• do not drink alcoholic beverages on the water;
• Always collect loose ropes;
• make sure that the packaging of things is tight and securely fastened to the ship.;
• carefully pack the piercing and cutting objects.;
• do not move around the ship without warning the instructor.;
• always moor (tie up) the vessel when going ashore;
• Secure oars, helmets, and life jackets when going ashore.;
• go ashore carefully, avoiding falling into the water, as well as on the shore on wet rocks, if necessary, ask for help from an instructor or other group members.;
• It is forbidden to swim or dive from the ship.;
• observe the interval and order of movement of vessels set by the instructor.;
• You can unbutton and take off your life jacket and helmet only with the instructor's permission.;
• Follow the instructor's commands and instructions.;
• do not exceed the standard number of people on the ship;
• when on the water in sunny weather, use sunglasses, sunscreen and cover the exposed areas of the body and head.;
• Do not stay on the water during thunderstorms.

When passing the thresholds:

• anyone can refuse to pass the threshold;
• before the threshold, check the reliability of securing things, the assembly of ropes, the degree of pumping of the vessel, if something is wrong, inform the instructor.;
• Be sure to fasten your life jacket and helmet.;
• check that your clothes comply with the recommendations (neoprene, closed elbows and knees, shoes fixed on the foot);
• Secure your legs so that you can hold on securely, but you can easily free yourself when the ship turns over.;
• do not tie yourself to the boat, do not tie an oar to yourself, etc.;
• Follow the instructor's commands without doing anything unauthorized.;
• do not move around the ship;
• do not push off the rocks with an oar without an instructor's command;
• Do not jump out onto rocks or into the water without an instructor's command.

In case of contact with water:

Before difficult thresholds, ask the instructor in detail about your actions again. If possible, practice in advance to get on the ship from the water yourself, swim in a life jacket, etc.

• assess the situation, do not panic (remember that you are wearing a life jacket);
• if your boat or a safety vessel is nearby, swim up to it so that you are upstream, grab the harness (rail);
• if the ship is far away, but you have been thrown a safety helmet, take the safety helmet and hold it firmly without attaching it to yourself or wrapping it around your hand;
• if you are swimming in the stream, and the threshold does not end, turn on your back, with your feet downstream, bending them slightly at the knees, and swim, controlling the paddle.;
• if the "barrel" does not let you go, hold your breath and try to dive down where there is a jet.;
• do not let go of the paddle, it is useful for steering on the jet, for going ashore.;
• do not try to stand on the bottom in a strong stream, avoid sticking your feet in the rocks.;
• If you are fishing, avoid wrapping it around your body, neck, etc.

Mobile communication is very unstable at the starting point of the route. "Catches" only "MegaFon" near the highway.

Further, there is no mobile connection during the rafting, it appears in places after the threshold of the "Pink Elephant". There is a steady signal at the finish line of the route.

In May, it is recommended to have a neoprene suit in your personal gear.

Depending on the water level, the danger of the rapids varies. The instructor has the right to make a decision on the removal of dangerous areas and not to let unprepared or drunk participants into the threshold.

On the water, participants always wear life jackets, and when passing dangerous rapids, they wear helmets.

The group is led by an instructor. Tourists are required to follow the instructions of the instructor.

If you feel unwell, uncomfortable, or have any other possible problem, contact your instructor immediately.

On a tour along the Uksa River, you need a fairly high physical fitness, because controlling a catamaran requires the work of each participant, the thresholds are difficult and everyone takes a lot of physical strength.

Swimming skills are not required for participants in water trips, but they are desirable. Each participant will wear a life jacket, and the instructor will tell them in detail how to behave when they get into the water before going on the route. If you don't know how to swim, but you really want to go on a water trip, we recommend choosing rafting on the Shuya River, as this is one of the most peaceful routes, ideal for beginners.

If you are a vegetarian, please indicate this in the booking request. When cooking on the route, the instructor will first give you food, and then add stew to it and cook for all the other members of the group.

If you are allergic to any products, please also inform us in advance. If we cannot offer analogues, then perhaps we will ask you to bring some specific food products yourself.

For those who wish to arrive by private car, there is a paid parking lot in the village of Uuxa (the end point of the route). 

You must book a taxi to the starting point (for an additional fee, on your own).

Socks should be on your feet (not thin cotton, tighter). Shoes that don't mind getting wet (sneakers are perfect). If you have neoprene socks or neoprene boots, this is welcome.

Rubber boots are prohibited because they pull the participant down when they get into the water.

As outerwear: comfortable sportswear for the weather or a neoprene suit (if available). It is advisable that the clothes be quick-drying. We recommend not to take jeans, any sweatpants will do instead.

Recommended: wear a light Bolognese suit (protection from wind and moisture). Raincoats made of dense materials can be used.

You can wear thin cotton gloves or neoprene gloves (optional).

There will be a helmet on your head, and you can put a bandana under it.

If you wear glasses, try to come up with a chain for them (so as not to lose them) or put on lenses during the alloy.

The tents are triple. Check–in in tents - 3 people each. Each participant is given an individual thermal insulation mat.

Tableware – everyone needs to have personal tableware. Boilers, trays and other cooking utensils are provided.

There are no electricity sources on tent tours, so if you need to use your phone all the time, we recommend taking a spare battery or portable charger.

It's the same with cameras, flashlights, and any other equipment.

No, because if necessary, we are always ready to provide you with this equipment.

However, we ask you to inform us about the availability of a personal sleeping bag / mat / tent when booking a trip, so that there is no unnecessary equipment on your tour.

Active recreation tours are associated with physical activity and exposure to adverse climatic factors. Therefore, for the safe passage of the route, we recommend:

• evaluate your physical abilities when choosing a tour;
• undergo a medical examination, follow the recommendations of doctors;
• Take your personal equipment with you in accordance with the recommendations of the travel agency.;
• Take a personal first aid kit with you;
• get prevention of tick-borne encephalitis.

The peak activity of ticks is in spring and early summer, the distribution area is Southern and Middle Karelia.

To prevent tick-borne encephalitis, it is necessary to stay on the shore in clothes that tightly wrap around the wrists, lower back, ankles, and wear a hood.

Avoid walking through deciduous areas of the forest, dry grass.

It is necessary to inspect clothes every two hours.

Additional medical insurance is not included in the price of the tour. If you wish, you can apply for it on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.

The route option can be changed depending on the weather conditions and the group's level of training.

The company does not accept your personal belongings for storage during active tours. During the rafting, we provide sealed packages with a volume of 80 liters, they can compactly accommodate everything you need. We kindly ask you not to take things with you in excess of the norm, as this leads to overload and violates safety regulations.