 International
Scale for gradation of rapid
Grade I - Simple. Very few
or no obstructions; Placid but fast moving water; Risk to swimmers
is minimum.
Grade II - Beginner. Wide and clear channels with occasional rapids; rocks and medium-sized waves are present
but easily negotiable by trained paddlers; minimum risks for swimmers; assistance hardly required.
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 Grade
III - Intermediate. Waves of moderate and irregular
rapids which may sometimes be difficult to avoid; fast current
and narrow passages; large waves, holes and strainers may be
present but are easily avoided; swimmers are unlikely to be
injured but assistance may be needed to avoid a long swim.
Non-swimmers are welcome in the above three
grades but presence of the trained paddlers in the raft is required
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enquiry form
 Grade
IV - Advanced. Strong, commanding rapids; turbulent
water; may involve long, unavoidable rapids, narrow passages
or holes demand fast maneuvers; risk of injury to swimmers is
moderate to high; swimmers requires practiced skills and group
assistance.
Grade V - Professional. Long, turbulent rapids; presence of very large unavoidable waves, holes and steep channels;
rescue is extremely difficult; above average rescue skills are essential.
Grade VI - Difficult. Steep powerful falls, Very dangerous; risks are high and rescue is almost impossible.
Difficulties of Grade V are carried to the limits of navigability; for teams of experts only under favorable conditions.
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