The International Rafting Federation (IRF) is recognised as the legitimate world governing body for rafting. Since 1997, we assist the global rafting community – sport, recreational, commercial, environmental and sustainability organisations – to advance all avenues and concerns of rafting.
We are a non-profit, democratic, global affiliation of national federations and sporting entities. Together we are responsible for fostering fair, credible and legitimate international rafting competition at all levels, and leading in raft guide standards the world over.
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GTE Instructor Conference 2023 registration open
Conference 2023 registration is now open!Registration is open to all current and recently lapsed or expired Instructors, Provisional Instructors and Assessors. The status of all Instructors and Assessors can be found on our frequently updated certified guides and instructors page. This year’s conference will be

We are entering a new Rafting season – are you ready?
After a fantastic previous season, we have to continue at the same pace in this 2023. Every day we receive new applications for the organization of all kinds of competitions – Euro Cups, World Cups, Nationals.. This year, we will have competitions in Bulgaria, the

Certified and trainee raft guides in southern Norway for 2023. Any candidate?
TrollAktiv is looking for certified and trainee raft guides to join team here in southern Norway for 2023. Come and join for a jam-packed season full of good times with some epic people from around the globe. European passport preferred. IRF, RQ3 and WFA courses