Safety Protocols for Water Sports Nepal Pvt. Ltd.

Unparalleled Expertise:

With origins in Nepal’s elite National White Water Team and an international presence spanning competitions, training, and guiding, our team of river guides, safety kayakers, and canyoning specialists are among Nepal's best.

Balancing Local with Global Perspectives:
Being Nepalese-owned with a dash of Canadian influence from our "bhauju" (the boss's wife), who intriguingly has a water phobia, gives us a unique viewpoint. This diversity drives our commitment to setting a high benchmark in safety standards for local industry, ensuring our adventures are both thrilling and secure.

Understanding Adventure Risks:
While exhilarating, adventure sports come with inherent risks. We can't promise absolute safety, but we do pledge an unwavering focus on risk management and emergency readiness. This means every moment you spend with us is infused with excitement, balanced with caution.

Participants' Role:
Your safety is a shared commitment. We expect participants to actively engage in their own safety, adhering to guidelines shared by our experts.

Our Safety Initiatives:

1. Qualified Guidance:
   Our guides possess:

   • Certification from Rescue 3 WRT (Whitewater Rescue Technicians)
   • IRF (International Rafting Federation Raft Guides/Safety Crafts) credentials
   • Wilderness First-Aid/CPR training
   • NARA (Nepal Association of Rafting Agents) certification

   Couple these with adept wilderness survival skills, profound local insights, leadership prowess, and effective communication in English - you get the perfect river guide.

2. Top-notch Equipment:
   We equip adventurers with international CE and/or ISO-certified safety gear. Depending on the activity - rafting, kayaking, or canyoning - participants receive:

   • PFD, helmet, paddle, paddle top/jacket, and wetsuit
   • Additional gear like spray deck, air bags, specialized harnesses, booties, karabiners, and figure eights for specific activities.

   All our gear is periodically checked, maintained as per manufacturers' guidelines, and replaced or repurposed when needed.

3. Backup Provisions:
   Every expedition is accompanied by extra tools like paddles, oars, and repair kits. Our guides are equipped with rapid repair skills.

4. Health & First Aid:
   Standard first aid kits accompany every trip, with guides trained in their usage. We've also enriched our medical supplies by importing essentials like steri-strips, SAM splints, and CPR masks.

5. Thorough Briefings:
   At the outset of any activity, we conduct exhaustive safety briefings to ensure participants are well-informed.

6. Staff Ratio & Support:
   We maintain a high staff-to-participant ratio for enhanced safety, while also mentoring our junior crew. Safety kayakers are an integral part of all rafting trips, and our kayaking programs for beginners feature support rafts.

7. Environmental Vigilance:
   Our teams constantly monitor weather updates and shifts in river or canyon conditions.

8. Transport Safety:
   Whenever feasible, we rely on our well-maintained fleet of private vehicles. In other cases, we associate only with trusted transport partners.

9. Communication & Emergency Response:
   Seamless 24/7 communication is maintained between our field and office teams. We have a regularly updated emergency contact list, and satellite phones are available for those who want them.

10. Hygiene & Sanitation:
    Food safety and stringent hygiene standards are at the heart of our operations.

Remember, safety isn't just our priority; it's our promise. Join us in making every adventure memorable and secure.