whitewater rapids
Frothy turbulent current
Whitewater rapids are sections of a river where the water flows fast over rocks and obstacles, creating turbulent, frothy conditions that appear white with foam and spray.
The term usually implies water rough enough to challenge kayakers, rafters, and canoeists: We ran the whitewater rapids in inflatable kayaks.
Rapids are graded by difficulty from Class I (easy) to Class VI (extremely dangerous).
- raftingTraveling on buoyant platform
- adrenaline rushIntense sudden excitement
- streamflowRiver water's measured movement
- river guideLeads waterway expeditions
- scoutingObserving to gather information
kayaking · turbulence · standing wave · wetsuit · buoyancy aid · portage · first aid kit · hold on tight · getting wet · canoeing · rescue techniques · throw rope · helmet · whistle · dry bag · riffle · paddleboarding · life jacket
- Hells CanyonSnake River, canyon walls, canyon rim, Heavens Gate, jet boating
whitewater rapidsstill water
Water not flowing
millpond · flat water · slack water · stagnant water · dead calm
whitewater rapidssmooth sailing
Untroubled progress forward
sheltered cove · navigable waters · navigable waterway · open water
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