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GUADALUPE RIVER
TUBING SAFETY TIPS
830-964-3990
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*Tubing *Rafting
*Kayaking *Canoeing |
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Safety Tips for Tubing, Rafting, Kayaking, and Canoeing the Guadalupe River: |
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- Wear suitable footwear--river shoes or old tennis shoes. The Guadalupe River is a natural river with rocks and a slippery river bottom. Shoes are needed when entering and exiting the river.
- Wear suncreen or sun block for your river trip.
- Drink plenty of liquids.
- Children: Watch them constantly, Stay close.
- NO LIFEGUARDS: BE RESPONSIBLE!
- All children 12 years old and under should wear a life jacket.
- Remember to bring your sunglasses, hats, or visors.
- RESPECT PRIVATE PROPERTY.
- Weather: Watch the weather. Get out during lightning storms or high winds.
- DO NOT TAKE YOUR CAR KEYS, house keys or valuables on the River…keys don't float and Locksmiths are expensive!
- DO NOT TAKE VALUABLES ON THE RIVER as most items sink and are never found. Again...always leave your keys with an attendant.
- PARK ONLY in designated areas, cars in undesignated areas may be towed.
- USE DESIGNATED SHUTTLE STOPS ONLY!
- NO GLASS OR STYROFOAM IS PERMITTED!!!
- Pets: Must be on leashes at all times.
- Sunday and weekdays are KID FRIENDLY DAYS!
- DO NOT LITTER! Dispose of all trash properly. Dump all trash in designated receptacles. Help keep our rivers, parks and Texas beautiful.
- Plan: Let friends know where you are. Make a FLOAT plan.
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 The LAW says:
- No foam or glass products allowed on the water!
- Do Not Litter!
- Public nuisance behavior will not be tolerated.
- Don't trespass on private property! Keep on Floatin' to a legal exit point!
- Lifejackets are required for all rafts, kayaks, canoes, etc.
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- Beverages ( )
- Caps or hats( )
- Coolers ( ) -- Shanty Tubes rents coolers!
- Koozies ( ) --Shanty Tubes sells!
- Ice ( )
- River shoes or tennis shoes ( )
- Rope, twine or bungee cord( ) --Shanty Tubes sells!
- Snacks ( )
- Sunglasses ( )
- Sun screen ( ) --Shanty Tubes sells!
- Mesh bags for river trash( ) --Shanty Tubes provide free to all groups!
- Water proof bags ( )--Shanty Tubes sells!
- Water proof cameras ( )--Shanty Tubes sells!
- Water proof cigarette cases ( )--Shanty Tubes sells!
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