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The raft is usually powered by single-bladed paddles, however other methods of propulsion, such as a sail, can also be used. Rafting Permits can also include Coracles (oval-shaped craft).\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is a traditional rafting permit?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe adventurous activity permit scheme is designed to make sure that only people with the relevant skills and experience lead adventurous activities for young people. Therefore, all activities classed as adventurous can only be led by someone holding the appropriate permit. Additionally, young people (under 18) can take part in adventurous activities for themselves with personal activity permits.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EA traditional rafting permit is required for all traditional rafting taking place except in class C water. Definitions of water classifications can be found in POR.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELevels of permit\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ETraditional rafting permits can be issued for any class of water. Each class of permit can be further restricted (such as through venue etc) to end up with an individual permit to the level of the competence and requirements of any person.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETypes of permit\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThere are three types of permit available for traditional rafting. These are:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPersonal\u003C/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;- Allows a young person (under 18) to take part in traditional rafting with others with a personal traditional rafting permit.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeadership\u003C/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;- Allows the permit holder to lead traditional rafting for a single group.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESupervisory\u003C/strong\u003E - Allows the permit holder to remotely supervise more than one traditional rafting group.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPermit limitations\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPersonal\u003C/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;- If you hold a personal traditional rafting permit you can go traditional rafting with others who hold a personal traditional rafting permit. It does not allow you to go traditional rafting with anyone not holding a traditional rafting permit.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeadership\u003C/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;- If you have a permit to lead traditional rafting activities then you can look after a maximum of three rafts at a time, subject to any restrictions on your permit, and need to remain on the water with these rafts at all times. A maximum number of 12 people can be led by the permit holder and detailed in the risk assessment considering the\u0026nbsp;environment, ability of individuals and weather.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESupervisory\u003C/strong\u003E - If you hold a permit to supervise traditional rafting activities then you can supervise up to three groups. All supervised groups should be within communication range of the permit holder who will need to be in or have immediate access to a rescue craft. You remain responsible for all the groups you are supervising and need to designate someone with the appropriate skills to be the \u2018leader\u2019 of each group.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDesignations\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EWhen supervising other groups the holder of a traditional rafting supervisor permit needs to designate a leader for each group. This designation lasts only for the current activity while the permit holder is supervising.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EPeople designated as group leaders\u2019 should have the necessary skills and be responsible enough to control the boat safely in the waters that they are in. 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