Permit Holders

Rafting (Traditional)

The Rafting (traditional) Permit refers to the use of a man made craft, often constructed through the use of barrels, poles and rope using pioneering techniques, to travel accross water. The raft is usually powered by single bladed paddles, however other methods of propulsion, such as a sail, can also be used.
 
A Rafting (traditional) permit is required for all Rafting (traditional) taking place except in class C water. There are three main types of permits available for Rafting (traditional); Personal, Leadership, Supervisory, for all classes of water except C class.

Personal Permit, allows a young person (under 18) to take part in Rafting (traditional) activities with others with a personal jet ski permit

• It does not allow you to take part in rafting (traditional) activities with anyone not holding a rafting (traditional) permit. 

Leadership Permit, allows the permit holder to lead rafting (traditional) activities for a single group of craft

• You can look after a maximum of 3 craft at a time.
• You need to remain on the water with these craft all the time.

Supervisory Permit, allows the permit holder to remotely supervise rafting (traditional) activities with up to 3 groups of 3 craft

• A designated leader for each group of craft will need to be appointed, this designation only lasts for the current activity.
• The designated leader should have the necessary skills and be responsible enough to lead those craft in the class of water being used.
• All supervised craft should be within communication range of the permit holder.
• The permit holder will need to be in or have immediate access to a rescue craft (may be a Kayak/Canoe or Powered craft) and be in a position to provide prompt assistance if required.
• The Permit holder remains responsible for all craft at all times.

The Tick below indicates the level of permit granted, to either Lead or Supervise, for further clarification ask the Permit Holder, the Responsible Commissioner or the Permit Registrar. A current First Aid qualification to be held by the named instructor or by another person on the activity.

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Last Updated: 28th Jul 2010 17:20