Hi Matt
Just thought I’d post here to say I just did a weekend intermediate whitewater pack rafting course with some great instructors from Canoe Tasmania.
I paddled my version 2 packraft in a load of grade 2 and grade 3 (couldn’t say how much of each as I don’t have my eye in for being able to call one from the other yet). Having the instructors and spare boats around meant I felt fairly secure should anything pop. However the raft handled everything fine, I didn’t even tip it all weekend (miraculously).
Only mods were tight front and rear perimeter lines to hold if I fell out (tight enough to avoid entrapment, but can still grab in a hurry). Plus a self designed cruiser style spray deck.
The cruiser deck got swamped when punching through bigger waves so need to work on that a bit more. Just finding the balance between a secure deck and one you can easily get out of. I’d used the bear minimum of velcro, so need to add a little more in a few places.
Don’t think I’ll be hitting any grade 3 without some experienced folk on hand for the time being. But at least I know both I and packraft can do it now.
Cheers
Ed