The International Rafting Federation (IRF) is recognised as the legitimate world governing body for rafting. Since 1997, we work with 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.
Latest news:

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

Calling all youth rafters! What’s your daily?
After the hugely successful World Virtual Youth Festival, UTS and the IRF are inviting rafting youth to get active, get creative, and use social media

How to follow the “Leave No Trace” principles next time you go rafting
Most of us are active recyclers and look for environmentally friendly products in our everyday life. But when it comes to rafting, how can we
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