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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…
From adversity to hope: Rios Tropicales passes the baton
A pillar of rafting operators the world over, Rios Tropicales has called time and is passing the baton. From adversity to hope is the message from Rafael Gallo, CEO of Rios Tropicales and IRF Honorary President.
By Rafael Gallo.
For 35…
IRF GTE Instructor update in Costa Rica this September
The IRF GTE will be holding an Instructor update 30th September - 2nd October 2020 for all existing IRF instructors who are able to travel to attend the update on the Sarapiqui river in Costa Rica.
The aim of the update is for IRF instructors…
U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica gives thumbs up to safe rafting industry
Last Friday, U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica, Sharon Day, showed her support for improving safety in the rafting industry by going rafting on the Pacuare River during the World White Water Rafting Summit finale.
Ambassador Day was one of…
In defence of our rivers – becoming stewards to our local environments
IRF President Joseph Jones and International Rivers' Monti Aguirre sign an historic river protection MOU (Memorandum of Understanding)International Rivers Latin America Program Coordinator, Monti Aguirre, will challenge each of us to stand up…
In a raft, actions speak louder than words
International Rafting Federation Raft Guide Assessor and Rescue3 provider Mark Hirst will challenge preconceptions about speech and actions at the inaugural IRF World White Water Rafting Summit.
International Rafting Federation (IRF) Raft…
Costa Rica invites you to the inaugural IRF World White Water Rafting Summit
If your work is related to the river industry at all or even other adventure tourism activities, then we invite you to join us in Costa Rica to engage in dynamic discussions and exchange ideas with a vibrant and forward-thinking community of…
Project RAFT founder and sustainability expert Jib Ellison is headed to Costa Rica
Jib Ellison, adventurer, conservationist and sustainability expert, will be a keynote speaker at the inaugural IRF World White Water Rafting Summit in Costa Rica this October.
Working well in teams is one of the most useful life lessons a…
Wilderness Medicine to be a major topic at the IRF World White Water Rafting Summit
Wilderness medicine expert Abigail Polsby will be a distinguished speaker at the first International Rafting Federation (IRF) World White Water Rafting Summit in Costa Rica from October 8 to 13, 2019. Polsby is the CFO and co-founder of Sierra…
