| Class I | Slow moving current. Often refered to as a "float" trip. |
| Class II | Slow moving current with small waves. |
| Class III | Steady current with medium size waves. Technical maneuvering required. |
| Class IV | Faster current, bigger waves, more technical, scouting sometimes necessary. |
| Class V | Very fast current, large waves, very technical, scouting is necessary. |
| Class VI | Virtually unrunnable. |