I was very fortunate to have been invited by the Kagay, Cagayan de Oro City's premiere whitewater rafting outfitter, to be one of their photographers to shoot/document their client's day in the rapids of the Cagayan de Oro river.
It was my first time to shoot a river rafting event more so, it was my first time to go on river rafting. The idea of going on river rafting and shooting at the same time got me so excited but also got me so worried. I had to call a photographer friend and ask for some tips on how to keep my gear dry. It was a good thing that the Kagay organizers provided me with a dry bag to ensure that my photographic gear remains dry when the raft negotiates the rapids.
The day started with a jeepney ride from the City center to the starting point of the course in Barangay Mambuaya. Safety gears as well as paddles were provided to the participants of the event and a safety briefing was provided by the organizers. After the briefing, a couple of minutes were spent on familiarization of the commands to be given out by the river guides as the rafts negotiate the rapids. A total of 14 rapids were negotiated. The rapids ranged from Level II-III. I was told that there was a more advance course consisting of 24 rapids ranging from Level II-IV.
More photos taken during the river rafting can be viewed in www.pbase.com/jllanderal.
1 comment:
Yes the advance level has more rapids and I believe that there is a category 5 during rainy season when the water level is high. It’s a more thrilling also during that time, rapids are much higher and longer.
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