Safety & Boating

Jetboat and Guide image courtesy of Bill Keay / Vancouver Sun

Cariboo Chilcotin Jetboat Adventures is a local family enterprise founded by Douglas Green, who grew up in the Fraser and Chilcotin River country, west of Williams Lake, B.C. His Cree and Tsilhqot’in (Chilcotin) heritage and background make his stories a natural part of his tour. Douglas has traveled throughout Canada, USA, Mexico, Central America, and Southeast Asia and has participated in many outdoor activities including; river boating, scuba diving, sailing, trekking and mountaineering.

We offer an exciting way to explore the Fraser, Chilcotin and Chilko Rivers. Your friendly and knowledgeable jetboat operators and guides are professionally trained and have extensive knowledge about the history and culture of the area.

"Our Jetboat is a much faster and reliable way to see the river rather than most other water craft."

Safety & Liability:
Safety is our number one priority! We have gone far above the norm to ensure clients safety. Your guide and operator, Douglas Green, is a professional jetboat guide, a government licensed First Aid Attendant, a Wilderness Survival Guide, River Rescue Technician and Swift Water Jetboat Rescue Technician. We take every precaution to ensure a safe trip, but there are certain risks inherent when participating in outdoor adventures. All participants will be required to read and sign a Release Form prior to departure. A parent or guardian Release Form is required and supplied to all passengers’ under19 years of age. Lifejackets are supplied and must be worn by all passengers. Splash jackets and safety gear are supplied. We have the right to cancel a trip due to high water levels and conditions beyond our control.

Fraser River

About Jetboats:
Jetboats are different! They were the conception of Bill Hamilton, a New Zealander who was looking for a way to boat on swift, shallow rivers in the South Island of New Zealand. Unlike a conventional propeller driven boat, a jet utilizes an internal propeller (impeller) to provide propulsion. Water is drawn in through an inlet in the bottom of the boat; then, the jet stream is driven with great force through a movable nozzle at the rear. The hulls are constructed of heavy gauge aluminum for durability and designed with a shallow angle for optimal planning and minimum draft, allowing jetboats to operate in shallow water. Jetboats have extremely good control and maneuverability. They can maneuver 360-degree turns in position, they can reverse and yes, they do have brakes! We can go upstream, downstream or stay stationary in river currents.

Fraser River

Rivers we Run:
The Fraser River starts high in the Rocky Mountains behind Mt. Robson as a small meandering stream. Carving through mountains and plateaus, the Fraser makes its way through spectacular valley’s and awesome rock canyons on its 1375-km journey to Georgia Strait and the Pacific Ocean. The Fraser River is the most productive salmon fishery in the world, for thousands of years many First Nations occupied well-defined areas along the river benefiting from the fish, wildlife and vegetation associated with river environment. The Fraser is the largest river in British Columbia and is recognized world wide as a Canadian Heritage River.

The Chilcotin River is a beautiful turquoise blue. It gets its coloring from the glacial waters flowing from Chilko Lake, Taseko and from the Coast Mountain Range. The canyons in this region are subject to intense hot summers, cold dry winters and high winds. The hot dry nature of this climate is perfect for small prickly pear cactus.

Marine engines

More Information:

• Our 27-foot jetboat with twin 350 kodiak marine engines and twin Hamilton jets (total of 620hp) has been specifically designed for operation on rivers such as the Fraser, Chilcotin and other shallow rivers.
• Our jetboat has removable tops, windows and heaters for inclement weather, and bus type seating for comfort.
• Our jetboat is Coast Guard approved to use on rivers and lakes.
• For extra safety our jetboat, van, truck and base camp are equipped with two-way radios.
• We provide a shuttle service (extra) in our luxury 4x4 van with air conditioning and surround sound stereo.

A Jetboat/Van Tour with us offers culture, whitewater adventure, history, wildlife viewing, outdoor trekking, family fun, gold panning and more. Cariboo Chilcotin Jetboat Adventures offers a full range of Jetboating services, from customized Jetboat Tours to any wilderness river activity you may desire. Combine your Jetboat Tour with a 4x4 Van Tour or a Cultural Tour and truly experience our corner of the world. Enjoy all this with our friendly jetboat Guides who offer a more intimate look at this beautiful wilderness area, that no one else can surpass.

"We offer a safe and relaxing way to experience this magnificent and scenic river country"

 

For more information & reservations contact:
Cariboo Chilcotin Jetboat Adventures
P. O. Box 63
Riske Creek, B.C., V0L 1T0
Ph/Fax (250) 659-5800
Toll Free 1-877-RIV TOUR (748-8687)
www.jetboatadventures.com
Email: info@jetboatadventures.com

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