Guidelines

Kayaking and river tubing can be a dangerous sport. River Ratz advises everyone to stay in their group so that in the event someone has a safety issue other group members can help. We recommend everyone wear their personal flotation device (PFD). Children 12 and under must wear their PFD at all times during their float on the river.

Everyone should try on their PFD prior to entering the river. The PFD can be adjusted at this time for a proper fit. A River Ratz employee will demonstrate how to adjust their PFD for a proper fit. 

When nearing the end of the float all tubers should work their way toward the right hand side of the river as they pass the Broad Street bridge in preparation to exit the water. You will be exiting at the levee boat ramp just past the intersection of the Oostanaula river. Do not let the current take you past the boat ramp. If you pass the boat ramp, exit the river on the right side immediately and walk back to the boat ramp area.

All tubers and kayakers should avoid the edges of the river where limbs and fallen trees could entangle floaters. Please watch for snags and rocks in the river. Steer yourself away from these objects. To steer using your hands and feet: with your back towards the location you want to go, lay back against the backrest and extend both hands into the water. Begin to pull water from your back toward your feet. Kicking your feet in an up and down motion will also assist.