Whats the difference between a raft and a ducky?
A raft is larger in overall size than a ducky. A raft has outer tubes that give it its shape and form while the thwarts (cross tubes) provide the structure. Depending on the size of the raft, there may be three or four thwarts. Depending on the trip type, there may be as few as three or as many as ten people in a raft. Class VI has chosen to purchase what we consider is the best-made, self-bailing raft on the market – Avon by Zodiac of North America. A ducky is a cross between a raft, a kayak and a canoe. Like a raft, a ducky has inflated outer tubes, one or two thwarts and is self-bailing. Like a kayak, a ducky is much narrower than a raft and is propelled using a double-bladed paddle. Like a canoe, a ducky features an open cockpit. Duckies are designed for one or two paddlers. Navigating duckies through gentle to moderate white water is highly interactive and allows for a one-on-one experience with the river. Duckies are predominantly used on the upper reaches of the New River and at
