4th of July Week 2017 Ocoee River Rafting Action and Carnage

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This indexed Ocoee River whitewater action packed video features two dozen white water rafting action clips captured on the Ocoee River. Use the index to seek out your favorite highlights of flips, dump trucks, yard sales, surfs, pins, and extended swims. Not all the rafts fail and crash but this is the NASCAR cut baby! Just the best kayak and raft action for your viewing entertainment. Ocoee river rafting at its finest. Narrated by well known river guide Fast Fred.
Index of whitewater action in this water water rafting video shot July 4th weekend of 2017:
00:00 Intro
00:15 Dump trucking yard sale at Godzilla
00:57 Thrashy surf at Humongous with swims caused avoiding first raft
01:30 Rowdy surf at Godzilla with swims
02:19 Bouncy surf at Humongous causes guide and 3 guests to swim
03:08 Big Bradley Waterfall in Green River Game Lands
03:37 Freestyle kayaking in Godzilla with imploded skirt
04:15 Dump trucking at Godzilla with one guest remaining
04:50 Complete dump trucking at Godzilla
05:26 Pinballing out of control into flip at Godzilla
06:40 Gnarly stall into a flip at Godzilla
08:14 Guide thrown into guests at Humongous
08:18 Godzilla and Humongous clean run in raft
08:24 Crazy Canadian open boater running the meat at Godzilla and Humongous
08:50 Guide extracting stranded raft in Humongous
09:16 Gnarly stall into back surf and dump truck at Godzilla
10:31 Extended swim assisted by safety boater and rafts down left channel
11:08 Raft pin at Surprise Ledge on the Middle Ocoee
11:42 Gifted raft guide flips at Surprise Ledge
12:35 Pin practice resumes at Surprise Ledge
17:21 Yard sale of three guides R3ing at Godzilla
18:00 No good deed goes unpunished Jan Hall swims while assisting raft recovery
18:09 Freestyle kayaking in Godzilla
18:56 Gnarly raft stall with swimmer
19:27 Closing with Fast Fred at Big Bradley Waterfall in the Green River Game Lands
This content was filmed on location during the Fourth of July Holiday Week on the Upper and Middle Ocoee. This video features yard-sales, dump-trucks, flips, pins and surfs! The footage is sure to please. You might say this footage contains a lot of how not to raft the Ocoee River.
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I primarily travel solo but you don't have to to enjoy this channel. Working as a river guide during summers in North America I don't earn a lot of money and live close to the federal poverty level. In spite of this I live a rich life on a frugal budget. If you would like to learn more about traveling in Latin America or maybe frugal travel tips visit fastfreds.com/travel and if you would like to come rafting with me check out fastfreds.com/raft for details.
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@photomatt2000 5 лет назад

What I love about the river people is don't matter what company you are with you get in trouble they will help you out. I was a guild onetime fell out at grumps it beat the crap out of me and another guy.That was end of our trip I hurt for a week.

@FastFredRuddock 5 лет назад

Great point about everyone pitching in to help. I think this video shows that aspect well. Guides often change companies and many of us have worked together in the past.

@izzyplusplusplus1004 5 лет назад

That is a crappy swim bro. I have been chundered by that swim before; and as you described, I also got the crap beat out of me

@ThePerpetualStudent 6 лет назад

Yes, I love this guy.

@cissyfrancois7837 2 года назад

Just got me a job on the nantahala river this summer cannot wait

@FastFredRuddock 2 года назад

Which outfitter did you choose?

@cissyfrancois7837 2 года назад

@@FastFredRuddock paddle inn...my aunt use to own the property right across the street so I'm going back to my roots

@dylanmounsey7515 Год назад

I have been binging lately. All of your videos are awesome. Love your excited yet monotone voice 😂😂💀

@bopharris3609 4 года назад

Most of the dumps were set ups, I use to guide on the ocoee and we did it all the time.. more Fun !!

@FastFredRuddock 4 года назад

The Cat's PJ'S flips certainly seem to be intentional. Some companies allow or even encourage that at the bottom of Cat's PJ'S. However most companies forbid juicing or dumping; they are concerned about t-grip injuries. I do not juice for cash or otherwise.

@hntrains2 10 месяцев назад

This looks like material for "Epic fails" videos. :)

@bobabooey4537 Год назад

The guy who swam out to help the rafters that were stuck is a pro in the water. That guy knew exactly what to do and he executed perfectly. Very impressive, made it look easy.

@FastFredRuddock Год назад

Mac is busy fixing rafts these days but still finds some time to play on the river.

@manisi134 6 лет назад

This is awesomeness!!!

@FastFredRuddock 2 месяца назад

I am glad you enjoyed the video.

@btrim1974 5 лет назад

Thus guys great. Omg love this S@$!. Could watch all day

@FastFredRuddock 2 месяца назад

Thanks and you can come watch in person. Or better yet come raft it fastfreds.com/raft

@adambamf9365 6 лет назад

the lady guide at 1:32 she is something else just had a bad crew

@FastFredRuddock 5 лет назад

Being alert, listening, following the paddle commands, and paddling effectively really makes a difference. The crew plays a huge role in the type of experience they will have. Rafting is not an amusement park ride.

@PumpkinTuna 5 лет назад

I was not aware until today that whitewater rafting was in need of color commentary. Now I will hear your voice every time I raft.

@FastFredRuddock 5 лет назад

Ha ha, thanks... I appreciate your kind words. Just trying to spread some love.

@185SnowMAN 7 лет назад

Sick!!1

@freddigreen5143 6 лет назад

Awesome footage! Maaajor props to the camera man! Very cool!

@ShannonCoty 2 года назад

I cannot stop watching these 🤣🤣🤣

@BlurrBroSwaggins 6 лет назад

Amazing vids

@FastFredRuddock 2 месяца назад

Thank you for your kind words!

@padlnjones 5 лет назад

nice one fred!

@FastFredRuddock 5 лет назад

Thanks, David!

@SamingramYerbaMate 7 лет назад

Rad vid

@FastFredRuddock 2 месяца назад

Thanks for your kindness and words!

@cheyennenicole5614 6 лет назад

My church is going here for a trip ♥️ looks fun!!!!!

@FastFredRuddock 6 лет назад

Enjoy your time on the water!

@cheyennenicole5614 6 лет назад

FastFredRuddock thanks it looks supper fun

@codyday9848 6 лет назад

I’m going rafting on my birthday this looks fun

@FastFredRuddock 6 лет назад

Who are you going rafting with?

@onepolarman Год назад

Hello great video, I enjoy this ride many times since my kids grow in Georgia. Is this the same section of the river that was part of the Olympic games/activity? Thanks

@FastFredRuddock Год назад

This video features video from the Olympic Course on the Upper Ocoee as well as footage from the Middle Ocoee. I am also a river guide that works the Ocoee during the northern hemisphere summer fastfreds.com/raft and I spend the off-season in South America fastfreds.com/travel

@RAMESHKUMAR-kp6kn 3 года назад

Very nice 😂 ❤

@FastFredRuddock 2 года назад

Glad you like it

@Fandomonium456 6 лет назад

I was there!!!! And survived :)

@FastFredRuddock 2 месяца назад

Very nice! Have you been back lately?

@thomasbrooklyn1820 6 лет назад

What did our narrator say at 19:13? (The Pro Tip.)

@joleenperry9040 4 года назад

Some many dumped at 2:00, water looks higher then usual!

@FastFredRuddock 4 года назад

The level looks in the range of a normal release. As I recall the river had changed a bit and Godzilla got stickier. During negotiations with TVA water levels were generally barely the required flow. Some holes got easier but other became harder to run clean.

@izzyplusplusplus1004 7 лет назад

Nice viewer count on this one Fred!

@FastFredRuddock 7 лет назад

I got some more nice footage today. There was a nice pin at Kimberly's rock today. Pro tip kids, don't use groupon to book a rafting trip.

@fjckfam 3 года назад

This looks so fun. I want it

@FastFredRuddock 3 года назад

Come on out and join the fun! fastfreds.com/raft

@fjckfam 3 года назад

@@FastFredRuddock I'm in California, just came back from Kern river rafting. Yours need another planned trip 'cause it's out of state.

@kaevekplays1903 3 года назад

Watch the lady that bites it @4:55 if you pause it @4:56 it's a perfect screen shot!

@AndrewDur 5 лет назад

this guy makes me laugh :)

@FastFredRuddock 5 лет назад

If you like the videos you would love a rafting trip with me. You can request me with the instructions at fastfreds.com/raft

@stephenbeard9882 5 лет назад

Great show Fred! I subscribed. Where did you video the last part with the waterfalls?

@FastFredRuddock 5 лет назад

Thank you for your support. The waterfall is named Big Bradley and is located in Polk County North Carolina. The hike is not for the meek of heart nor unfit.

@stephenbeard9882 5 лет назад

Thanks man! I’m gonna have to check that out. 👍

@FastFredRuddock 5 лет назад

Feel free to pm me via Facebook.See my details in the description of this video.

@terryknutson3202 Год назад

Talk about a "main attraction!!"

@FastFredRuddock Год назад

Rafting is where it's at!

@TheGreenTree 4 года назад

Great

@FastFredRuddock 4 года назад

What did you like best?

@coonfamily6 5 лет назад

What kind of boat is that Canadian running at 8:44? Awesome videos!

@davidhamilton7628 5 лет назад

Thats a white water canoe you sit on your knees

@broneal9971 6 лет назад

McCauly is a hero for getting Homie out of that pin.

@FastFredRuddock 5 лет назад

Mac sure does shine in this video. I hope he is having a good summer. I have not seen him this year as yet.

@bigchungus7250 5 лет назад

It’s depressing that none of the passengers listen to the guides instructions 🤦‍♂️

@vegvioliner1 5 лет назад

People panic and then they flip

@FastFredRuddock 5 лет назад

The crew really can make a difference in the experience. Pro tips for the crew include: Remain alert. Listen to your guide. Follow paddle commands in a timely manner. Paddle effectively.

@matthewdawe9836 2 года назад

Sometimes it’s the guides fault

@chestnut.mountainstudio6556 2 года назад

I like to get wet sometimes!

@SandMarcusJ 3 года назад

Where is the waterfall in the background at 3:18

@FastFredRuddock 3 года назад

That is Big Bradley waterfall in the Green River Game Lands

@MrHappyfuntimeskayak 6 лет назад

I'm looking for a particular rafting video where a guide hangs a sausage on a stick over swimming clients to direct them into the eddy, telling them to "swim to the sausage". Any help appreciated. Thanks.

@nihongochild 6 лет назад

MrHappyfuntimeskayak 2015 Best Rescues on the New and Gauley

@FastFredRuddock 2 месяца назад

Do you have a link?

@jpscharged 11 месяцев назад

You Ocoee raft guides flippin' rafts for tips? Lol. One Raft had all the people hunkered down and even the guide wasn't paddling. Fou d myself yelling Paddle Paddle Paddle!!

@FastFredRuddock 11 месяцев назад

Training has improved since this was shot. But the judgement of some young guides and the HR departments of some outposts is very questionable.

@barrettt8661 4 года назад

After the people fall out do they get in another raft or are are they done?

@FastFredRuddock 4 года назад

They generally get back into the same raft and continue.

@barrettt8661 4 года назад

Ok, thanks I just wanted to make sure. I'm 14 and I'm going rafting on this River in a few days any tips?

@gloppy101 5 лет назад

Female at 1:32 is a certified studette they way she handled that boat!

@FastFredRuddock 5 лет назад

And her safety crew did a great job quickly helping the two swimmers.

@willcamp6319 4 года назад

Is this the upper or middle occoee

@FastFredRuddock 4 года назад

This video features bot the Upper and Middle Ocoee.

@nocturnal1one 5 лет назад

Man this look like fun

@FastFredRuddock 5 лет назад

It is and you can come rafting with me. Learn the details at fastfreds.com/raft and whitewater kayak instruction is also available.

@kodeine222 6 лет назад

How do they not sink with all the water in them?

@FastFredRuddock 6 лет назад

Jesse Dominguez self bailing rafts

@nihongochild 6 лет назад

Jesse Dominguez they have holes in the bottom of them

@scottfaulkner6250 11 месяцев назад

That first raft was guide and all that went out. He get destroyed by the rest of the guides. 😅😅😅

@FastFredRuddock 11 месяцев назад

The opening sequence is rather funny. If you must swim the Olympic Course is safer.

@g-hj1937 4 года назад

wow. aku ingin bekerja disana.

@FastFredRuddock 4 года назад

Musim kami tertunda tahun ini karena covid-19. Senang melihat Anda di Sungai Ocoee di masa depan. Tetap sehat.

@fredlongino6725 3 года назад

Those paddles pointed in the air don’t do much to help

@FastFredRuddock 3 года назад

Instant karma as John Lennon would say: Instant Karma's gonna get you Gonna knock you right on the head You better get yourself together Pretty soon you're gonna be dead

@polalex4563 5 лет назад

Сomedy !

@FastFredRuddock 5 лет назад

Just trying to share a little love for the river and one another. Have a great day!

@brandonschoenfeld6879 6 лет назад

why is there so many guides and other paddlers on the bank at that one spot?

@FastFredRuddock 6 лет назад

Brandon Schoenfeld because this is where the action is. We also set safety here.

@brandonschoenfeld6879 6 лет назад

ahh ok! Not used to many people on the banks, where i've paddled its more animals than people

@Vismis 5 лет назад

This place is dope it had the Olympics there one year and they man made really big rapids near the end of the river really great place to raft

@placesaroundus 5 лет назад

@@FastFredRuddock can people come here and watch? I wanna see it before i go

@FastFredRuddock 5 лет назад

@@placesaroundus yes you can come here and watch. It is public property own by we the people. www.google.com/maps/dir/35.2748465,-82.3038507/ocoee+whitewater+center/@35.1661153,-84.5038712,8z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x885fad868d9300e7:0x639d1fc919557711!2m2!1d-84.461526!2d35.0668998

@terryknutson3202 Год назад

Shit !!! Some of those Boys throw'n those ropes must be part Cowboy !! Or base ball players.

@FastFredRuddock Год назад

Practice makes perfect. Sometimes too many ropes are thrown.

@bandofthehand888 3 года назад

Ooohh nooooooo

@FastFredRuddock 2 года назад

It was a slow week for work and my outpost but I had a lot of fun kayaking and shooting video.

@youtubedev706 2 года назад

I dont think a single pfd fits them.

@FastFredRuddock 2 года назад

Some people just should not go rafting.

@pavel0mg 5 лет назад

Pro move at 9 minutes to grab that boat.

@FastFredRuddock 5 лет назад

Smooth for sure.

@shoegum7362 5 лет назад

Kayakers have a dry sense of humor.

@vegvioliner1 5 лет назад

I'll say 😂

@FastFredRuddock 5 лет назад

Ha ha, nice pun!

@markbartels5314 5 лет назад

To many ropes “self rescue” !

@FastFredRuddock 5 лет назад

Sometimes the spiderweb of ropes are a bit much. Training has been improving recently. Guides seem to be using ropes more effectively and safely this year from what I have observed. Guides should spread out and vector swimmers on ropes to shore rather than throwing all the ropes at once from the same point as observed in this video. Swift Water Rescue training is important. My outpost trains new guides the proper techniques.

@toopvideoraap5000 2 года назад

River 🤣 🤣 🤣

@FastFredRuddock 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@davidjohnson3411 4 года назад

Some of these guides are terrible with a capitol T ! Haha

@FastFredRuddock 4 года назад

Requesting an experienced guide does have its advantages. Learn more at fastfreds.com/raft/

@largemouthbassman5628 4 года назад

Seth Rogen

@FastFredRuddock 2 месяца назад

So funny!

@Wogger46 Год назад

All these rafting vids crack me up. It is rare to see a swimmer with their feet downstream, back up paddling with their hands. Don’t the guides talk to them about this?

@FastFredRuddock Год назад

Those guests all get a safety speech at the outpost before boarding the bus to the river. Then the guides give them an additional safety talk before launching on to the river. However people often panic when they experience something outside their comfort zone. Fortunately the Olympic Course where much of the mehem occurs is a safe venue with an extremely low change of entrapment. Come on down to the Ocoee and watch it live for yourself and chat with these people.

@Orlan100 6 месяцев назад

Абсолютно не подготовленные экипажи. Коммерческие сплавы по сложным рекам это не правильно. Люди могут погибнуть. Особенно дети.

@FastFredRuddock 6 месяцев назад

Hence it is wise to do one's homework and request a competent guide. However this is a relatively safe yet fun river. To learn more visit fastfreds.com/raft

@FastFredRuddock 6 месяцев назад

Some of these guides had zero whitewater experience before training in the spring.

@FastFredRuddock 5 лет назад

Veterans and Active Duty can raft free at my outpost July 4th, 2019. Call now to make your reservation while we still have available slots! 888-723-8622 ocoeeadventurecenter.com

@wmcbarker4155 4 года назад

you sure got a irritating voice, I love 'mute'.

@FastFredRuddock 4 года назад

Different strokes for different folks. Feel free to play your favorite music. Glad you like the video enough to watch with or without sound. Have a great day.