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2020 year in review
As we find ourselves already at the end of January 2021, we look back at out 2020 year in review. Always to be a famous year for reasons we would rather all forget, there was still much to be celebrated throughout 2020.
It was the strangest…
Our top 10 articles of 2020
It was a year to remember, and a year to forget. So we've pulled our top 10 articles of 2020 (as clicked on by you!). Which was your favourite?
1 - Save the Zambezi – Batoka Gorge threatened by huge dam
Back in April we shared updated…
Malaysia rafting recognition boost
Malaysia rafting recognition was boosted recently by accreditation from the Malaysia Commissioner of Sports. The Malaysia Rafting Association (MRA) (or Persatuan Rafting Malaysia in Malay) and the sport of rafting have received a great boost…
Sustainability in rafting
For many years now, we have committed to sustainability in rafting. From objectives in our Bylaws, to running the world's first certified carbon neutral sports world championship. Most recently, we have extended our commitment to sustainability.
In…
Celebrating International Day of Friendship with our #RiverFamily
With recent unprecedented limits on movement and enforced isolation, now more than ever we need to recognise and value friendship across the globe. Today we mark United Nations International Day of Friendship by asking all rafters to reach out…
2020 White Water of Siberia forum open for applications
Applications for the 2020 White Water of Siberia forum are now being accepted. Applications are welcomed from across the globe, however please ensure you make yourself familiar with travel and quarantine restrictions of Russia, your own country,…
AIMS Observer Meeting
With the IRF's Observer Status of GAISF, we have previously unprecedented support to our sport.
IRF President Joe Willis Jones was invited to an Alliance of Independent recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) online conference to discuss current…
Additional information for a safe re-entry into rafting
We had many people from all around the world sending us their appreciation of our Guidelines for a safe re-entry into rafting. For some it has helped them get their operations back on the water and for others it has helped them present guidelines…
The Franklin River, Australia’s hidden gem
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Australia is one of the greatest gems of the Australian wilderness The Franklin River. This incredible river is no place for the casual adventurer and represents one of the most remote commercially run rivers…
