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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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Guide / Safety

Gállegos river this May for GTE Instructor Update / Renewal

IRF Guide Training & Education Instructor Update / Renewal on the Gállegos river in Spain. Hosted by UR Pirineos, and delivered by IRF Vice President (Guide Training & Education) Gáspár Göncz, this workshop is for all current Instructors looking to refresh their skills or certificate. Details:

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IRF 2024 Congress dates announced

In coordination with the WRC Organising Committee, the IRF Executive Committee has scheduled the IRF 2024 Congress Assembly for 28 May, to be held in Banja Luka, BIH.  To assure maximum attendance of IRF Member Organisations, the IRF Board of Directors had previous voted that

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Sustainability

Sustainable Raft Racing in Indonesia: A Model

During the 2015 World Rafting Championships on the Citarik River in Indonesia, Rafael Gallo, one of the founders of the IRF and former IRF President, included time during the event for competitors and volunteers to plant trees. This action also planted a seed in Amalia

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