Rafting for Non-Swimmers: Navigating the Arkansas River with Confidence
The moment you mention non-swimming to most people, they assume whitewater rafting is off the table. But here's what actually happens: your ability to swim isn't what keeps you safe in a raft. Guide expertise, positioning, and technique do Most non-swimmers who attempt Arkansas River Rafting in Colorado discover something they didn't expect, the river itself isn't trying to keep you in the water. The real challenge is managing the psychological transition from "I might fall in" to "If I do fall in, I know exactly what to do." That shift changes everything. Strategic Positioning Makes the Difference When you sit in a raft with an experienced guide who's worked with hundreds of non-swimmers, the dynamic immediately becomes different. They position non-swimmers strategically, typically toward the center of the boat where water dynamics are most forgiving, and they explain exactly how to brace your feet, grip the rope, and move with the boat rather ...