The Tiber in Rome is a WW 1-2
class river with one WW 3 class passage. Portage is possible.
SUPRome is open to all
paddlers with experience and equipment suited to river white water up to class
2.
We recommend inflatable or PE
boards; epoxy boards are not suitable.
Although collisions with rocks
is unlikely, we still recommend that you use multiple short and flexible fins.
We recommend that boards be
fitted with front and rear handles.
Compulsory Equipment
All stand up paddlers must
wear:
•a helmet suitable for paddle
sports
•a PFD (life jacket) suitable
for paddle sports
We also strongly suggest to wear:
•sturdy neoprene river sport
shoes
•overall neoprene suit
•coil leash
The descent of the river is
carried out in group and will be led by experienced paddlers. Kayakers
appointed by the organization as "heads" will led the group and
should never be overtaken. Participants must follow directions and the
timetable set by the organization.
Participants are asked to follow the
directions given by this regulation and those given during the event.
Rules of good conduct
•Communicate to the nearest
experts the onset of problems, be they physical or related to equipment
•Respect the advice of the
more experienced and decisions of the guides
•Where required, follow the
trajectory, pass in single file at a safe distance of at least 20 metres; if
the orders or signals of the guides are not clear or understood, please stay
put until you understand what you need to do.
•Do not intervene in the
recovery from the water of a paddler if you are not able to do so
•In case of a transshipment,
wait your turn, do not crowd and do not take independent initiatives
• When ashore along the banks,
put the paddle on the board
Tips to the paddle
participants
Be aware that, from when you
go into the water in the morning to when you disembark in the afternoon, you
can rely only on what you have brought with you. So here we have...
Tips for beginners on clothing
and supplies to carry aboard:
•It seems self-evident, but it
is important to remember that it can be sunny or cloudy, it can get hot or
cold, can be windy or rainy: the conditions can vary several times during the
day. We may have to wait soaked and out of the water for hours in case of
emergency. It is good to carry a spare dry wool or fleece (NOT cotton!) change
of clothes: socks, the “wooly undershirt of grandpa", caps, as well as
sunscreen.
•Keep in mind that wet cotton
absorbs body heat and is harmful in the event of adverse weather conditions. Wool
or fleece on the other hand, even when soaked, retain part of your body heat.
• Sturdy shoes protect the
foot and ankle both on the ground, during embarkation and disembarkation, and
in the water in case of capsizing.
• Remember that you are doing
physical activity, and so it is very important to bring water to drink!
•Warm up before each
departure, avoid getting wet right away if not properly equipped.
Further information on this
topic can be requested to Andrea:
tel and WhatsApp:+39 339 8808
312
email:
scrivi@discesadeltevere.org or on the standuppaddling@googlegroups.com
