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A full-body shot of a female rafter in a one-piece swimsuit, PFD, and helmet, demonstrating the 'OK' hand signal on a sunny river.

Universal River Hand Signals: A Rafter’s Visual Guide

Alfredo Ramses - September 3, 2025

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A full-body shot of a fit man and woman in their late 20s guiding a raft through whitewater rapids on a sunny day.

Guiding a Raft: From Basic Strokes to River Reading

Alfredo Ramses - September 3, 2025

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A full crew of rafters in a whitewater raft executing a high-side command, leaning hard onto the high side of the boat as it tilts in a powerful rapid.

High-Side Command in Rafting: A Tactical Guide

Alfredo Ramses - September 3, 2025

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A full-body shot of a fit, young crew in a whitewater raft, paddling hard together through a sunlit rapid.

All Rafting Commands: A Paddler’s Essential Field Guide

Alfredo Ramses - September 3, 2025

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