In this Issue:
· This months Web Special - 50% off!
· Water Safety
· Sun Country Tours Foundation News
This Months Web Special!
Take a Big Eddy Raft trip between now and July 25th and receive 50% off! That's right, you pay half price for our most popular trip between now thru next Wednesday. A great way to cool off, jazz up a family or company picnic or just get the kids out of the house for a morning or afternoon. Call us to receive this discount at 800-770-2161 or in Central Oregon 541-382-6277. (promotion code INT718) To learn more about our Big Eddy Thriller on any of our other trips visit our website at www.suncountrytours.com. Not good with any other offer or discount
Water Safety
In our 29 years of offering guided river trips Sun Country Raft Tours has never had a life threatening injury. In fact, statistically rafting with a professional outfitter is safer than driving an automobile, horseback riding or even GOLFING! This doesn't mean than individuals should not take precautions while recreating in and around water. The American Red Cross offers these tips regarding safety;
General Water Safety Tips
· Learn to swim. The best thing anyone can do to stay safe in and around the water is to learn to swim. Always swim with a buddy; never swim alone.
· Swim in areas supervised by a lifeguard.
· Read and obey all rules and posted signs.
· Children or inexperienced swimmers should take precautions, such as wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal floatation device (PFD) when around the water.
· Watch out for the dangerous "too's" - too tired, too cold, too far from safety, too much sun, too much strenuous activity.
· Set water safety rules for the whole family based on swimming abilities (for example, inexperienced swimmers should stay in water less than chest deep).
· Be knowledgeable of the water environment you are in and its potential hazards, such as deep and shallow areas, currents, depth changes, obstructions and where the entry and exit points are located. The more informed you are, the more aware you will be of hazards and safe practices.
· Pay attention to local weather conditions and forecasts. Stop swimming at the first indication of bad weather.
· Use a feet-first entry when entering the water.
· Enter headfirst only when the area is clearly marked for diving and has no obstructions.
· Do not mix alcohol with swimming, diving or boating. Alcohol impairs your judgment, balance, and coordination, affects your swimming and diving skills, and reduces your body's ability to stay warm.
· Know how to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies.
Sun Country Tours Foundation News
Tour Deschutes Cycling Event - July 21st - A Benefit for the Lance Armstrong Foundation - SCRT is once again proud to be a sponsor of the Tour Deschutes. This is a bikeride for everyone with 6, 25, 48, 70 and new 100 mile options! The ride begins and ends at Lakes Elementary School in Bend. For Tour Deschutes information or to register visit; www.tourdeschutes.org. To learn more about the Lance Armstrong Foundation which "Brings people together to fight Cancer" check out; www.livestrong.org
"The Sun Country Foundation is directed to support Central OregonYouth, Educational, Environmental or Charity causes".
