Update on the status of 2021 IRF World Rafting Championship
A message from IRF President, Joe Willis Jones: Dear IRF Athletes, Officials, Coaches, Supporters and Rafting Enthusiasts,As you are aware, in the last weeks many IRF member countries around the world have re-imposed travel restrictions and…
Rafael Gallo leaves us in body but never in spirit or mind
The IRF, and indeed the entire rafting world, has been deeply saddened by the passing of Rafael Gallo, Honorary President of the IRF. The outpouring of messages has been huge and an indication of the respect that so many held for Rafa. A true…
Internationally recognised Para Rafting Classification and Rules launched
The IRF recognises the need to make raft racing available to as wide a number of people as possible. As such, the IRF is delighted to announce that after many months of intensive work, it has fulfilled its commitment to launch a comprehensive,…
World Rafting Championships 2021 in an unpredictable year
As we move through February the IRF finds itself answering regular queries about our World Rafting Championships 2021 in China - is it happening or not? This is understandable during this time of continual change of plans and the massive fluctuation…
Long live the World Championship on the Chuya River!
Georgy Nikitin, one of the participants of the first historical international rafting event - the World Championship on the Chuya River, shares some memories and highlights with us.
At the last Russian Rafting Federation (RRF) conference,…
IRF appoints inaugural Para Rafting Committee members
The IRF is proud to announce the formation of its inaugural Para Rafting Committee. News of the committee's formation has been greeted very positively within the rafting community and the wider para sports communities. The first key steps for…
Limited events has helped reimagine training strategies
Almost one year since we first heard about the coronavirus and so many teams have had to reimagine training strategies. We might be nearing the end of the calendar year, but down in New Zealand, summer is warming up and race teams are getting…
A fitting memorial for Aleksa Kojadinović in Priboj
The third memorial raft race for Aleksa Kojadinović was held in Priboj, Serbia on the river Lim. Normally this IRF Euro Cup and Serbian National Cup is held in the spring with a hope of the new year and fresh racing ahead. 2020 as seems normal…
Euro Cup 2020 Series overall results
With the final Euro Cup event recently concluding in Serbia, the overall standings in the Euro Cup 2020 R6 and R4 Series can now be concluded.
Events
A strange season it certainly was! The first event was eventually held in late August in…
