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More rafters = less river rubbish

Report from Daigo Shibata The Mitake Canyon is a beautiful river gorge located along the Tama River and is my “home river”. The canyon is located 90 minutes from the center of Tokyo and is famous for its many outdoor activities including…

Teams

We are river family – Team Teikei (Japan OM)

Training six days a week, competing at each pre-worlds for the last few years, and winning overall medals in the last few years, you might expect Team Teikei (Japan OM) to be all practice and no play but don't be fooled, these guys are respected…

Racing, Teams

ERC 2018 Slovakia guests – welcome JPN OM team

ERC 2018 Slovakia guests - Japan Open Men. It's been ten years since we first met the Japanese OM team at the World Cup in Bosnia in 2008. This team's setup has changed since then and we had the luck to seen many of the old team members again…

Development, IRF, Pararafting, Sustainability, Tour rafting

Taking people with disabilities out onto the water in Iran

For a long time we, the Iran Rafting Association (IRA), have been thinking about how to grow water sports for all. That’s why we formed the “Para Rafting” Committee in our association with the cooperation of Mr. Saeed Zarori, who is a…

Development, Guide / Safety

Guide Training Workshops and Instructor Conference coming up

May and June have seen a record number of IRF Guide workshops being run around the world. These workshops provide rafting guides with an excellent opportunity to improve their river skills and obtain an internationally recognized certification…

Anti Doping

No adverse anti doping results at WRC2017

The results from the anti-doping tests done at the IRF's 2017 World Rafting Champs in Japan showed no adverse results. The IRF is pleased to see that their athlete's are taking to heart the aim of keeping their sport clean of doping.

Racing

Big Thank You Miyoshi, Takuya, Daigo and Japan!

"Miyoshi City, Tokushima is the gateway to the Yoshino river... home of Japan's biggest and best white-water rafting. The abundance of crystal clear water combined with amazing scenery and the powerful, challenging rapids of the Oboke and Koboke…

Racing

Pre-WRC in Argentina begins on Wednesday

The strong crystal-clear waters of the Alumine and Ruca Choroi rivers will test the sporty spirit, discipline, camaraderie, energy and sacrifice of the best athletes of the world and national Rafting. Natural springs coming from the Andes…

Racing

Brazil Open Men seem unbeatable!

Another wonderful sunny day in the Koboke Gorge on the Yoshino River. The last day of the competition was reserved for the king amongst all of the disciplines - Downriver. It has the most points available for the Overall ranking, and so can…

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