Rafting in China has seen an explosion after the successful World Cup in Yushu last year. Here are three events coming up that you should make space for on your calendar!
Dujiangyan World Rafting Grand Prix: 21 to 26 June 2017
Unfortunately, due to unexpected circumstances, this event is CANCELLED!
Wubu Rafting Champs: 18 to 22 July 2017
This is an R4 event for Men’s teams only. They are also subsidising flights, accommodation and meals for 8 top teams. Preference will be given to teams who also enter WC Guilin (details below).
PLUS US$10,000 prize money up for grabs! (As long as there are a minimum of 12 International teams, otherwise it reduces proportionally)
Please note: maximum of 1 team per category per country will get the subsidy! Second teams are still welcome.
Entry Deadline: May 26th
Wubu Entry Form 2 send to Bing
Guilin World Cup: 16 to 20 August 2017
This is the Asian leg of the IRF’s World Cup series – the other two events being BiH’s Euro Cup/WC event 10 – 11 June on the Vrbas in Banja Luka, and the Pre-Worlds in Argentina in October.
This is an R4 event, Men’s and Women’s categories.
They are offering subsidies to a certain number of teams, with some conditions. The subsidy should cover most if not all of the flight costs! You would still have to cover your accommodation and meals.
Plus Prize Money of 300,000rmb!!!! This is about US$43,500!!! (As long as there are a minimum of 12 International teams, otherwise it reduces proportionally)
Please note: maximum of 1 team per category per country will get the subsidy! Second teams are still welcome.
