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Throwbags can be a life line or a hanging noose. NRS Ambassador Jim Coffey of R3 – Rescue for Riverruners, goes through the best techniques for preparing the throw line, throwing it, anchoring yourself and swinging the rescued person in to shore in Episode 4 of their rescue series. And above all – he mentions that practise
C-level competitions are the most common of all the IRF competitions. All the Euro Cup events and most other events fall into this category. D level events are ones that are closed to other countries – only the host country’s teams can compete at D-level events – and sometimes may not be run according to
It’s always exciting when we hear about a newly established team, especially a women’s team. This time we present to you “FLIRT” – First Ladies Irish Rafting Team. (What a great name!) Jenny Kilbride, Sue Doyle, Vicki Guy, Mateja Trpin, Muireann Lynch, Laura Griffin and Kim Siekerman are team members. They’re all outdoor sports people.
Having fun on the rivers is what its all about to many of us, and being safe while doing it can mean having fun memories or having great regrets for the rest of your life. The IRF has been bringing you some river safety tips on a regular basis now and we’ll continue doing this.
By Guy Dresser | Royal Canoe Club – We’ve reposted this and added it to our series of Safety Articles. Press coverage after a canoeing tragedy tends to focus on the safety precautions that those involved took. Often one reads the throwaway line ‘the victim was not wearing a lifejacket’, journalistic short-hand for ‘the person involved took inadequate precautions and
The ATTA‘s primary goal is to help your business grow and give you access to a global adventure travel community. Connect with a variety of businesses that will help you succeed from media, destinations and tour operators to suppliers, accommodations and specialty travel agents. By becoming a member you can promote your products/services; secure new customers;
Do you know the difference between A and B level events? Our 3rd article on Race Rules covers B level event classification. (Read A level classification if you missed it.) B level events are Continental Champs and World Cup events. Due to the Euro Champs being so much more developed than the other continental champs
Swimming efficiently in whitewater is essential for self-rescue, rescuing others and building your kayaking, rafting and canoeing confidence. NRS Ambassador Jim Coffey of R3 – Rescue for Riverruners, goes over water entry, ferry angles and eddy entry, as well as gear recovery after an unplanned swim.
Looking to plan that next family adventure and can’t seem to decide where to go? Sometimes it is the hardest to plan vacations as the kids get older, and their tastes change. Even more complicated is when you have a family of different aged youngsters and teens. Offering a solution to the problem is a