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Title: White water rafting
Post by: tinkerman on September 15, 2009, 15:41:50 PM: We have friends coming over this week and want to give it a go :o,
has anybody been recently,where is it done and do you need an agency to get you there?

I know Hamish McTurk do it for £35 per head with transfers and bbq.

Andy
Title: White water rafting
Post by: normbosh on September 15, 2009, 16:16:27 PM: went last year,great day out, dalaman,most of the tour shops do it.
and you all end up in the same place with the same people regardless who you book with. be prepared for a very long day 7 in the morning till 9 pm, and you will sleep like a baby that night:D
To really enjoy it you need to be reasonably fit
Title: White water rafting
Post by: pookie on September 15, 2009, 16:42:42 PM: http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/special/rafting/

flipping 'ek Tinx, you're braver than I thought. The donuts through Saklikent's bad enough !!
Title: White water rafting
Post by: tinkerman on September 15, 2009, 17:25:18 PM: :Ddo-nuts are for wimps:D
Did that last year :-\
Title: White water rafting
Post by: kevin3 on September 15, 2009, 18:13:58 PM: I did Viagra in a barrel Tinks.I was up all night.

Or was it Niagra?? :)
Title: White water rafting
Post by: CAROL BROWNE on September 16, 2009, 01:12:54 AM: our group of 5 went 2 years ago it was brilliant.
long day but worth it have fun .
Title: White water rafting
Post by: jinky on September 16, 2009, 11:00:13 AM: done it last year,very long drive,at the faster parts of the river they make you get out of the water and walk overland,it was ok.
Title: White water rafting
Post by: tinkerman on September 16, 2009, 14:38:19 PM: four or five of us going one day next week, anybody else up for it at £30 per head, pick up about 8am back early evening, inc. breakfast stop and lunch.

Tinx: :)
Title: White water rafting
Post by: terrie on September 16, 2009, 18:01:54 PM: no thanks,start too early!!have a good time
Title: White water rafting
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on September 16, 2009, 19:43:12 PM: Get some insurance Tinx.. There is a lot of this White Water Rafting in Scotland... Over here the Companies have Liability Insurance but they still advise customers to also get there own insurance as it's classed as a Dangerous Sport... We have friends who go Rafting apparently you need to be really fit as it's very stressful on the arms.
Jacqui.
Title: White water rafting
Post by: tinkerman on September 16, 2009, 21:01:45 PM: ins. inc.
Title: White water rafting
Post by: jinky on September 17, 2009, 00:05:14 AM: nothing dangerous about your trip tinks dont worry,my pool is faster than that river,hope you enjoy it.
Title: White water rafting
Post by: captainjon on September 17, 2009, 06:29:54 AM: Sandgrounder and family went about three months ago,he should be able to give you best info.J
Title: White water rafting
Post by: pookie on September 17, 2009, 07:25:21 AM: you should have gone in July Tinx, when the water was slower, i imagine after the rains those rivers are begining to speed up a little. Dare you to do it in Feb.....snow melting etc !! :o
Title: White water rafting
Post by: tinkerman on September 17, 2009, 07:38:58 AM: Fear Naught
Title: White water rafting
Post by: jinky on September 20, 2009, 22:35:20 PM: well then,how did it go
Title: White water rafting
Post by: tinkerman on September 21, 2009, 05:39:50 AM: Ill let you know after wednesday: :)
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Post by: kevin3 on September 21, 2009, 07:23:01 AM: You hope.!! :)
Title: White water rafting
Post by: The Crinklies on September 29, 2009, 09:50:14 AM: Come on Tinx, how was it?
Title: White water rafting
Post by: tinkerman on September 29, 2009, 10:11:17 AM: it was Brilliant 8), best day out since we have been here, great value for money at £30 a head.

Quite a fair bit of travelling but well worth the 3 hours plus on the river or in the river:D

Pick up from Home, drive by small coach to Dalaman river dam, stopping on route for smoke breaks, its along and windy road around the mountains with superb views as you climb upwards.

You then reach the rafting centre for lunch and kitting out, then onto another bus down to the dam with all the gear.
Then you will be shown all the safety aspects and run through the commands about moving around the boat when needed :o

Then its carry the boat down to the water and get ready for the dam to be released and away you go, it has some very hair raising moments along the way but fully enjoyable, as I said 3 hours plus on or around the raft:D
Then its back to the centre for a good meal and drinks and back on the bur for the sleepy journey home.

You do have the opportunity to buy the dvd 70ytl, so best get a group of you together, buy one and copy it or a dvd with just photos for 40ytl, I have a copy of our dvd if anyone wants to borrow it.

Excellent day out and maybe worth a cbf trip:D what say you lot?

Tinx 8)
Title: White water rafting
Post by: tinkerman on September 29, 2009, 11:10:06 AM: The Crew

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Title: White water rafting
Post by: Anne on September 29, 2009, 14:41:56 PM: Billy and Dave (albaman) have this booked for tomorrow Andy. Reading your post has now made me wish I'd booked it too - NOT lol
Title: White water rafting
Post by: tinkerman on September 29, 2009, 14:44:50 PM: Look at the video on my facebook Anne ;):D
Title: White water rafting
Post by: Anne on September 30, 2009, 22:44:13 PM: Have just watched his Andy, rather scarey stuff but Billy said it was fantastic
Title: White water rafting
Post by: tinkerman on October 01, 2009, 07:16:24 AM: it is a fantasic day out and as I said earlier am planning to do it again: :) would be great to get a day out with other members.

Andy
Title: White water rafting
Post by: pookie on October 01, 2009, 08:33:37 AM: quote:
Originally posted by tinkerman

it is a fantasic day out and as I said earlier am planning to do it again: :) would be great to get a day out with other members.

Andy
count us in next year Tinx.....(well, count Mr Pookie and Bug in, Mrs Pookie still to be convinced !!!) x
Title: White water rafting
Post by: albaman on October 01, 2009, 08:36:46 AM: I did the Dalaman rafting yesterday with Billy Cullen & it was really good. I had done this one last October & have previosly done the Tay, Tummel,Feshy & Findhorn in Scotland.

I would be up for a CBF rafting day as it would be a good way of meeting folks.

The only negative point to our day on the Dalaman yesterday was 5 rather mouthy yobs in our raft who were that thick & obstinate that they could not/would not follow the guides instructions.