At Orange Torpedo Trips we have always looked at things a little differently than the rest of our industry. In the late 1960s, when everyone else said guided white water inflatable kayaking was foolish, we said it was the safe new way to adventure, providing a superior guest experience, and now most rafting companies offer some form of it. The difference with OTT inflatable kayaking is, now, as it was then, we have guides in inflatable kayaks teaching you how to paddle and making sure you navigate all rapids safely. This unique style of inflatable kayaking provides both a guide and guest experience you just can’t get anywhere else. This led to Orange Torpedo Trips feeling like a family with long-time guests and guides returning year after year. On every trip the chances are that either a guide or a guest on the trip has been running the rivers of the world with Orange Torpedo Trips for 15 to 39 years.

The personality of Orange Torpedo Trips is tied up in our unique rafting company history. Offering our special style of trips has created an atmosphere that is unparalleled at bringing together guests and guides to have a great time and who, over the years, have created a family within the company.



The history of Orange Torpedo Trips starts in the late 1960s, with adventurer and entrepreneur Jerry Bentley on the Rogue River. Jerry saw some little inflatable kayaks and the potential they had for creating great memories on the river. A couple exploration runs with his family, and he was convinced of the idea. After a year of working to persuade Seyvlor (the manufacturer) that it was a good idea, in 1969, Jerry was on his way.