River Tubing
Guidelines
Medina River Tubing Guidelines

TENNIS SHOES, AQUA-SHOES, SANDALS or other footwear are advisable to protect against sharp
objects, cuts, scrapes, bruises on the rocky river bottom and while walking to and from entry/exit
points for tubing on the Medina River.

SUN BLOCK LOTION or SUN SCREEN should be applied both BEFORE and DURING each float trip
or any time you are in the sun for extended periods. It's a good idea to bring a large white T-shirt to
wear if you begin to sunburn

A CAP, HAT or VISOR and SUNGLASSES will help shield your face, eyes and head from the rays of the
sun

CHILDREN MUST be accompanied by an adult for tubing on the river. Life jackets / vests are
recommended for all children and all non swimmers and are provided on request at no charge with
your tube rental. There are
NO LIFE GUARDS ON DUTY, you will be on your own, use caution, think
safety first! Parents & Guardians - you are responsible for your children

IMPORTANT... Medina river tubing, swimming and river activities have both inherent and unknown
risks and dangers. The Medina river has no life guards and you will be on your own, use caution,
think safety first! You will be asked to sign a waiver and release of liability for yourself and any
children in your group before tubing on the Medina river. Life jackets / vests are available to anyone
who requests one at no charge, please ask for a life jacket when you get your tube(s).        

DRINK PLENTY OF WATER while tubing on the Medina River to help prevent dehydration.         

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE OK on the Medina River.  Anyone of legal drinking age can drink while
they are Tubing, however we ask that you PLAY IT SAFE and use your good judgment. Keep it SAFE
and FUN for everyone! If you get too drunk and rowdy, you may have a good chance of getting
arrested - use your good judgement, have a good time and keep it safe!                         

GLASS CONTAINERS or STYROFOAM COOLERS are NOT ALLOWED on the Medina River. Coolers
& Ice chests may be checked for Glass and or Styrofoam at any random point on the river.  You may
rent an extra tube to tie your plastic cooler box to, or you may rent a cooler together with a tube from
Bandera Beach Club.        

It is NOT advisable to take your CAR KEYS, house keys, or any other keys on the River… keys don't
float! We have a safe area to keep your keys. It is recommended that you leave your keys with a
Beach Club attendant!  In addition, DO NOT TAKE ANY VALUABLES ON THE RIVER as most items
sink and are never found! Again, always leave your valuables with a Beach Club attendant or place
your cell phones, jewelry and other valuables in a safe place! Phones don't float and do not work very
well, if at all, after they have been submerged under water.  It is advisable to leave jewelry and other
valuables locked in your vehicle or at home.

SECURE PRESCRIPTION GLASSES, EYE WEAR and SUNGLASSES to your face, head or body while
tubing. Anyone wearing glasses should have a headband or neckband of some sort, preferably the
floating type that attach's to each arm of your glasses to prevent your eyeglasses from falling off your
face and sinking into the river should you flip your tube over.

Please DO NOT LITTER! Dispose of all trash in litterbags. Dump all trash in designated receptacles.
Help keep our rivers, parks and Texas beautiful. Help everyone enjoy Medina River Tubing and all
Texas River Tubing!        

Have fun and enjoy your day!