Official world rafting governing body
The first IRF Rafting European Cup (and Balkan Cup) race on the calendar for 2024 will be held within the Kresna Gorge on the Struma River in Bulgaria on April 19-21, 2024. This event will feature both R4 rafting events in Sprint/H2H/Slalom/Downriver and also extreme kayaking events. The Class II through IV Struma
By invitation from the SportAccord, Eric Beaudreau, First Vice-President and Chair of Sport and Competition, represented the International Rafting Federation at a three-day Forum for International Sports Federations held on November 13-15, at the Olympic Capital of Lusanne, Switzerland. SportAccord is a global sports event organisation governed by stakeholders representing Olympic and non-Olympic International Sports
We are pleased to announce the recent hire for an Administrative Secretary position at the International Rafting Federation. In this role, Adam Bass (age 37) from Boise, Idaho, USA, is excited to “aid and support IRF programs and participants”. Adam has a diverse range of work experience and is currently pursuing two careers. A Civil
We are happy to announce an IRF GTE workshop and assessment scheduled to be held on the Dranses River in France from March 18 to 22, 2024. This is a great opportunity for river guides in France and the surrounding regions to obtain an IRF Guide, Trip Leader, Safety Kayak, or Instructor Certification. The workshop
The IRF’s GTE Instructor update 2024 will be held in April 2024 for all existing IRF instructors who can travel to Ecuador to attend the update. The goal of the update is for IRF instructors to share the current global best practices within the rafting industry. The update will also give instructors the opportunity to
The recent devastating earthquake in Nepal that occurred on 3 November has unfortunately forced the postponement of the Great Karnali Quest 2023. The IRF family is extremely saddened by the news of this horrible tragedy, and our heartfelt condolences are extended to the Nepalese people who have lost their homes and loved ones. Please see
We are pleased to announce another GTE workshop and assessment in Mexico, this time in Jalcomulco, Veracruz. The IRF GTE certification is recognised worldwide by leading rafting companies and operators as a first step in obtaining employment as a rafting guide or trip leader. If you are interested in attending this assessment, please contact the
For all persons interested in obtaining a GTE Guide or Trip Leader certification, there is an assessment scheduled from 13th till 15th of November in Tampaón River, Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí, México, for Rafting guides level 2 – 3 and trip leaders level 3. The IRF GTE certification is recognised worldwide by leading rafting
The Argentine Rafting Association (AARaft) is pleased to call all rafters to participate in the “International Rafting Cup” that will be held on November 24, 25 and 26 of this year on the Manso River, Town of Bariloche, Province of Rio Negro. Making an economic effort at the organizational level, and to guarantee the greatest
International Rafting Federation
Official world governing body for rafting since 1997