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Rafting
As interest in nature oriented tourism activities rises,
sports practiced without harming nature gain importance.
Rafting is one of these sports which represents a most gentlemanly
competition.
Mankind for centuries has been attracted by the beauty
of rivers and turned them into sources of life. Today, he
is in need of challenging their exuberance and pitting body
and mind against this natural force.
The birth of rafting doubtlessly began when man first grasped
a branch floating on a river. Today, rafting is a popular
sport in the Western world. This sport which is practiced
in rapid rivers with 4 to 12 people on inflated boats made
of thick latex material requires a combination of man's
physical energy, mind, geographical control and physical
and psychological endurance. The only protection the sportsmen
have in this struggle against nature is life vests and helmets.
Arriving at the goal is the ultimate fulfillment after
struggling against the wild current of a river despite all
difficulties. Exploring the unspoiled nature guided by the
river is the greatest pleasure that one experiences with
rafting.
Many rivers in Turkey are suitable for rafting and canoe
sports. Besides the river Coruh, the Firtina, Berta, Barhal,
Oltu and Harsit Rivers in the Black Sea Region and the Gцksu,
Kцprьcay, Manavgat and Dragon Rivers as well as
the Cehennem Stream in the Mediterranean Region are excellent
routes for rafting.
Rafting is practiced with no harm to nature and without
leading to over construction or pollution, and is truly
nature friendly.
The promotion of rafting will produce a positive effect
in terms of both Turkey's tourism, and the development of
an awareness of nature conservation.
The Great Adventure, the Most Exciting of Sports.
Activities
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