White Water Rafting on Soca River
Studies show that fatalities during rafting are low, and while accidents do occur, they are not very common. It is important to note that this is due to the good overall usage of protective gear. The safety depends on the river difficulty, which can range from low, requiring only basic skills to extreme, for which the participants need to be experts. The participants’ behaviour is also very important. Reckless and irresponsible behaviours, especially due to alcohol and drug usage can cause accidents and are strongly advised against. To ensure the safety of white water rafting on Soca river, protective gear such as helmets and life jackets are used. A helmet is necessary because a trauma to the head is a common injury. A life jacket is required because it prevents drowning in the wilder areas of the river. With this in mind, and the fact that in comparison to other sports like horseback riding and mountain bike riding the injuries in white water rafting are relatively low, we can say that rafting on Soca river is relatively safe, especially when all of the safety measures are taken into consideration.
Bovec Canyoning
Bovec canyoning can be a dangerous sport, especially when people overestimate their skills. Most likely the injuries or fatalities occur because of the environment or because of the unexpected rise of water. When in a cold river, there is a risk of hypothermia, so it is obligatory to wear a thick neoprene suit as well as neoprene shoes. The participants of Bovec Canyoning are at risk of that because of Soca’s incredibly low temperature. To ensure a safe experience, a helmet and a climbing are also mandatary as such gear might prevent trauma to the head and any unnecessary climbing accidents.