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IRF host’s highly regarded Sustainability Webinar
On the 14 March 2021, the International Day of Action for Rivers, a very successful Sustainability Webinar was held by the International Rafting Federation (IRF).
Dignitary as participants
This, the first of many webinars was run in Persian…
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 to announce that after many months of intensive work, it has fulfilled its commitment to launch a comprehensive,…
Never stop pushing limits: Jezza Williams’ story of determination
Imagine suddenly finding yourself no longer able to go rafting. One day you're a great adventurer, enjoying the wilds of nature, guiding in stunning locations around the world. And the next, you're a tetraplegic. That freedom has been whipped…
IRF appoints inaugural Para Rafting Committee members
The IRF is proud to announce the formation of its inaugural Para Rafting Committee. News of the committee's formation has been greeted very positively within the rafting community and the wider para sports communities. The first key steps for…
Rafting Books – good reads
At this time of year many of you may be looking for presents to give to loved ones, or finding a good book to snuggle down with in your winter, or read on the beach in your summer - why not some good rafting books!
There are plenty of "how…
Careers in shipping to include lessons in rafting
Serbian students developing careers in shipbuilding have joined the #RiverFamily. Earlier this year, students and their teachers took to Lake Sava to completed lessons in rafting for the basic training of raft management and basic rescue…
Winter guide work in a covid climate – what are your options?
As the southern hemisphere starts to warm up to a covid-19 impacted season, we take a look at winter guide work in a covid climate. With international quarantines and travel restrictions in play, the usual suspects will be off limits for most…
Rafting dictionary – know your boof from your bootie
Communication is key to ensure a rafting trip is safe, fun and memorable for all the right reasons. We’ve pulled together this short Rafting Dictionary with some of the more common terms you’ll hear on a rafting trip.
This article is…
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…
