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May 1, 2020 · This MARADMIN provides amplifying and detailed Manpower guidance to reference (a) for calendar year (CY) 2020 PFT, suspension of any make-up Combat Fitness Tests (CFT) during COVID-19 restrictions...
- Class I Rapids
- Class II Rapids: Novice
- Class III: Intermediate
- Class IV: Advanced
- Class V: Expert
- Class VI: Extreme and Exploratory Rapids
Class I rapids have fast moving water with riffles and small waves. They contain few obstructions, all obvious and missed with little training. The risk to swimmers is slight and self-rescue is easy.
Class II rapids are considered novice level with straightforward rapids that have wide, clear channels evident without scouting. While occasional maneuvering may be required, rocks and medium-sized waves are easily missed by trained rafters. Swimmers are rarely injured and group assistance is rarely needed. The upper end of this difficulty level is...
Class III rapids have moderate, irregular waves which may be difficult to avoid and can swamp an open canoe. Complex maneuvers in fast currents and good boat control in tight passages or around ledges are often required. Large waves or strainers may be present but can be easily avoided. Strong eddies and powerful current effects can be found, parti...
Class IV rapids are intense and powerful but predictable rapids requiring precise boat handling in turbulent water. Depending on the character of the river, it may feature large, unavoidable waves and holes or constricted passages demanding fast maneuvers under pressure. A fast, reliable eddy turn may be needed to initiate maneuvers, scout rapids, ...
Rivers in the Class V group contain extremely long, obstructed, or very violent rapids which expose a paddler to added risk. Drops may contain large, unavoidable waves and holes or steep, congested chutes with complex, demanding routes. Rapids may continue for long distances between pools, demanding a high level of fitness. If eddies exist they may...
If a river is classified as Class VI it is extremely dangerous. These runs have almost never been attempted and often exemplify the extremes of difficulty, unpredictability and danger. The consequences of errors are very severe and rescue may be impossible. Only teams of rapids’ experts should attempt these rapids at favorable water levels, after c...
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The international scale of river difficulty is an American system used to rate the difficulty of navigating a stretch of river or a single rapid. The scale was created by the American Whitewater Association to evaluate rivers throughout the world.
How remote is the run and how far away is help? Can you walk out if need be, or is it in a canyon? Is portaging an option for all rapids, or are you committed to running everything? As you can see, there can be massive differences between two rivers of the same class.
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May 1, 2024 · This six-week 5K training program is designed for beginning runners or run/walkers who want to build up to running a 5K (3.1 mile) road race. This beginner 5K training plan starts as a run/walk program and gradually builds to a continuous running program.
