What You Need To Know About River Tubing


Posted April 11, 2016 by jeffmiller

The best lazy river activity you can ever engage in is river tubing in a scenic river territory. Tubing with your family and friends in pristine river country territory is perfect for both professional river enthusiasts as well as beginners.

 
The best lazy river activity you can ever engage in is river tubing in a scenic river territory. Tubing with your family and friends in pristine river country territory is perfect for both professional river enthusiasts as well as beginners. If it is your first time to go river tubing, you may want to read on.

One of the most important things you need is to do is be in good physical condition to participate. If you have a health concern or any other issues, you will need to consult with your physician before going tubing down the river. For safety reasons, if you are pregnant, or have a heart condition, or any serious condition, you should not participate in any river activity. You will need to call the establishment if you have any questions. Remember that there will be life jackets available for persons of all age groups.

River activity is age restrictive and four years is the minimum age requirement for participation. If you are 17 years or younger, you will be required to have your life jacket on at all time whether you are good swimmer or not. If you are above 18 years of age, you will need to carry your own life jacket for you to be allowed on the river. In addition, all minors are required to be accompanied by an adult. On some days, the requirements change such as when the water levels are high until they return to normal. If you are an inexperienced or novice swimmer, you will be required to put on your life jacket at all times.

Most springs in FL offering tubing activity also offer canoes and kayaks for rent. They have sit-on-top kayaks, tandem kayaks, single kayaks, as well as canoes. You will need to check out the pricing for individual establishments to determine how much money to bring for you and your party. Remember to factor in the parking charges for your vehicles. It is advisable to carry some extra cash for contingency. You can also opt to carry your credit cards- check with the establishment to confirm which cards are accepted. Checks are also accepted as long as you present your State ID.
A final note, you can carry water but alcohol is strictly prohibited. Food is also not allowed for the sake of keeping the springs and rivers clean. If you have special dietary needs that will require you to eat while on water, then you will need to inform the establishment well in advance.
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Issued By Ginnie Springs Outdoors
Website Ginnie Springs Outdoors
Phone 386 454 7188
Business Address 5000 NE 60th Ave High Springs, FL 32643
Country United States
Categories Tourism , Travel
Tags river tubing , springs in fl
Last Updated April 11, 2016