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IRF and International Rivers in historic agreement to be better stewards to the world’s rivers

At the conclusion of the International Rafting Federation’s inaugural World White Water Rafting Summit, leading global rivers campaign organisation International Rivers and the IRF signed an historic Memorandum Of Understanding to bring together the common goals of both organisations to ensure that all rivers of the world have a voice. Introducing the agreement, summit MC

15 October 2019

Sustainability

In defence of our rivers – becoming stewards to our local environments

IRF President Joseph Jones and International Rivers’ Monti Aguirre sign an historic river protection MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) International Rivers Latin America Program Coordinator, Monti Aguirre, will challenge each of us to stand up and be counted for the future of all our rivers at the inaugural IRF World White Water Rafting Summit. Monti

30 September 2019

Development

4 steps to success – from novice to elite rafting

Rafting, whether for fun as part of a new adventure or for competition purposes, is something that everyone who enjoys an adrenaline rush can enjoy. To be the best, you need determination, perseverance and to remember these four tips to raise your rafting game from novice to elite. Wear the right kit A simple but

27 September 2019

Racing

The IRF Euro Cup 2019 series winners are….

The final Euro Cup Series events took place earlier this month, and with that the 2019 series has drawn to a close and the Euro Cup champions can be declared! The EC R4 was very popular this year with a total of 108 teams taking part in a total of 5 events. Raft Club Hodonin

26 September 2019

Development

IRF to attend inaugural meeting of UN Sports for Climate Action initiative

Later this week, representatives from the IRF will attend the first working meeting of the United Nations Sports for Climate Action signatories. This initiative brings together the world’s leading sports governing bodies under a global initiative to influence the way that sports can effect positive change to our shared climate. This historic meeting is being

16 September 2019

Development

Risk managing commercial rafting operations with multiple guide systems

International Rafting Federation Raft Guide Instructor and New Zealand Rivers Association Chair Tim Marshall will lead a discussion at the inaugural IRF World White Water Rafting Summit on the challenges faced by commercial rafting operators when dealing with multiple raft guide certification systems. International Rafting Federation (IRF) Raft Guide Instructor and New Zealand Rivers Association

10 September 2019

Development

In a raft, actions speak louder than words

International Rafting Federation Raft Guide Assessor and Rescue3 provider Mark Hirst will challenge preconceptions about speech and actions at the inaugural IRF World White Water Rafting Summit. International Rafting Federation (IRF) Raft Guide Assessor and Rescue3 provider Mark Hirst will run an open session on the use of actions over language in raft guiding at

5 September 2019

Development

Drugs and alcohol in rafting – is there a line?

Huaxteca Expeditions owner Ena Buenfil will share her experiences of running a certified drug-free rafting company in Mexico and how this new culture is being adopted across Latin America. Ena is one of the key note presenters at the inaugural International Rafting Federation World White Water Rafting Summit in Costa Rica from October 8 to 13,

1 September 2019

Racing

Ziyuan is ready to welcome athletes one year from now

One year from today, the International Rafting Federation and the peoples of Ziyuan will welcome over 600 athletes, support crew, and officials along with countless spectators to the white water of the WuPai River. The countdown is on! From 22 August 2020, the world’s best rafting athletes will meet in Ziyuan, China to compete in

22 August 2019

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IRF and International Rivers in historic agreement to be better stewards to the world’s rivers

In defence of our rivers – becoming stewards to our local environments

4 steps to success – from novice to elite rafting

The IRF Euro Cup 2019 series winners are….

IRF to attend inaugural meeting of UN Sports for Climate Action initiative

Risk managing commercial rafting operations with multiple guide systems

In a raft, actions speak louder than words

Drugs and alcohol in rafting – is there a line?

Ziyuan is ready to welcome athletes one year from now

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