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Call For Nominations – 2020 World Fair Play Awards
The International Fair Play Committee is calling for nominations for the 2020 World Fair Play Awards!The International Fair Play Committee's mission is to draw the attention of the world to the outstanding examples of fair play attitude and…
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…
Can cold water rivers have higher risks when you flip?
Most of us have experienced the shock to our system as we suddenly plunge into cold water. Take it a step further, imagine you’re on a Class 4 or 5 river and flip. Now you have two urgent problems. First is the raging white water. Second is…
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…
Taureau – Quebecs Class V beast
Boasting 25 KM of continuous Class V the Taureau Section of the Jacques-Cartier River is one Quebec's toughest sections of whitewater and this Class V beast certainly lives up to the hype.
Checkout the adventure as Pascal Girard and his crew…
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,…
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…
