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It was created for traditional rafting, but you could adapt it for other flatwater adventures.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157188681 BCX0\u0022\u003EBefore running this activity, you\u2019ll need to have a watercraft to use. You could use kayaks and canoes, or you could make a raft. If you\u2019re making your own rafts, make sure everyone\u2019s rafts are secure before starting the race. You can find out more about \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/traditional-rafting/\u0022 title=\u0022Traditional rafting\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW157188681 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW157188681 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003ETraditional rafting\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW157188681 BCX0\u0022\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157188681 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW21148463 BCX0\u0022\u003EPlace some suitable floating objects, such as balls or swimming noodles, in the water before starting this activity. Make sure you\u2019re able to collect the items in afterwards, so they shouldn\u2019t be able to easily blow away, and make sure the chosen items won\u2019t cause damage to the environment or any wildlife. 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Explain you\u2019re going to have a race to collect different items that are in the water.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW198464909 BCX0\u0022\u003EAsk the groups to get into teams. You could count each singular vessel as one team, or you could have multiple vessels working together as one team. You may want to have a way to identify the different teams, such as different coloured helmets.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW198464909 BCX0\u0022\u003EDepending on what you\u2019re using, you may wish to give the team fishing nets to help them collect the items.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW198464909 BCX0\u0022\u003EExplain that the teams will be racing to retrieve the items that are floating in the water. They can only collect one item at a time. After collecting each item, they need to take the item to a designated spot on the side or on land, before heading out for the next item. 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