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A significant milestone in the history of international rafting was reached on June 5th, 2025, in Istanbul, where Danilo Barmaz and Joseph Willis Jones — Presidents of the World Rafting Federation (WRF) and the International Rafting Federation (IRF), respectively — signed a Letter of Intent to SportAccord, applying for membership in the Alliance...
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During the 2025 ECA Wildwater Canoeing European Championships in Mezzana, a cooperation agreement was signed with the European Canoe Association. The idea of cooperation between the World Rafting Federation and the European Canoe Association had been developing for some time. Following productive discussions in recent months, both organisations...
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Val di Sole, Italy - What. A. Weekend. The World Rafting Cup just lit up Val di Sole with full throttle action in Mezzana — and it was wild. Big shoutout to the JAPAN RAFTING TEAM TEIKEI, who straight-up crushed the comp in the Senior Men category. Clean sweeps in slalom, RX, and downriver. Total boss mode. In the Senior Women it was a fierce...
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Val di Sole, Italy – Day two of the World Rafting Cup turned the dial all the way up, with RX qualifications in the morning and a wild Downriver race in the afternoon. The energy? Off the charts. The RX Quali lit up the course with head-to-head intensity, as teams fought for seeding in tomorrow’s Knockout Phase. In Senior Men, Japan posted the...
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Val di Sole, Italy – The World Rafting Cup is officially on and it’s already delivering world-class action in the wild waters of Mezzana! Teams from all over the world – including Japan, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Greece, Switzerland, Bosnia and of course, Italy – dove headfirst into the Slalom course battling it out for top...
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This past weekend, Kraljevo (Serbia) hosted another stage of the 2025 European Rafting Cup, featuring the Next Generation Cup, the Serbian National Championships, and the powerful Pink Ladies Rafting Race, part of the Erasmus+ project “RAFTPINK – Rafting Can Be Pink.” In the Men category Liman 2 grabbed the overall win with strong results...
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The Rafting Euro Cup made a strong return to Bosnia & Herzegovina in Banja Luka, from May 23rd to 25th, 2025. Local powerhouse RK Dajak Klub (BIH) clinched overall victory with consistent top finishes and an impressive performance. KKK Koncar (CRO) followed closely to secure second place. Rounding out the podium was Water Line (BUL), with solid...
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The wild waters of the Canal de Aguas Bravas in Fraga were roaring this weekend, as the town hosted a high-energy double feature: the 1st Aragón Cup of Slalom and the 2nd edition of the Open Rafting Sprint. With the sun shining on the Bajo Baix Cinca region, it was a full-on celebration of sport, nature, and community spirit. While the morning...
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The Euro Cup Rafting train rolled into Pau, France, last weekend and left a trail of foam and fire in its path. Held at the world-class Parc Aquasports, the competition attracted Europe's top rafting crews for two days of frenzied competition in three classic disciplines: Downriver, Slalom, and the fan-favorite RX. In Senior Men, the home-course...
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The first WRF World Rafting Cup of this 2025, in Wildalpen - Austria, has officially come to a close, delivering a weekend full of speed, strategy, and pure river skills. Set against the cold, technical waters of the Salza River, the competition crowned the best teams across RX, Slalom, and Downriver – showing just how complete a team needs to be...
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In recent months, the area of Patagonia initially selected to host the 2025 WRF Senior World Rafting Championships has been severely affected by devastating wildfires. In particular, the region of El Bolsón in Argentine Patagonia has suffered extensive damage, with hundreds of homes and businesses destroyed. To respond to the emergency, the...
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Over 30 teams from around the world are geared up and ready to clash in one of the most action-packed weekends of the season. It’s all happening here, and it all starts tonight. Welcome to a wild ride of rapids, speed, strategy, and pure adrenaline – this is World Cup weekend in Wildalpen, Austria. Here’s how it’s all going down: 🗓 25th April –...
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The 2025 race season launched in style at Labe Špindl, setting the tone for what’s already shaping up to be a packed calendar full of action and adrenaline. Athletes hit the water with energy, focus, and that classic Czech fire. And it’s just the beginning: coming up in June, we’ve got two big European Cups: the EC in Prague (from June 14th to...
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Are you passionate about rafting and looking to take your skills to the next level? The World Rafting Federation (WRF) is offering two open internship spots for its upcoming training course in France, taking place from May 12th to May 24th. The course itself is completely free, but selected rafters will need to cover their own accommodation and...
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This past weekend, the Argentine National Rafting Championships took place on the Atuel River in San Rafael, Mendoza. Organized by the Rafting Commission of the Argentine Canoeing Federation (FAC), the event served as the selection trials for the WRF World Rafting Championships 2025, set for later this year in Argentina. Men's Results: 1st:...
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The first stage of the Brazilian National Rafting Championships was held over the weekend in the thrilling destination of Três Rios, Brazil—a city that was named after the convergence of three rivers: the Paraíba do Sul, Piabanha, and Paraibuna. This convergence not only offers a geographical attraction but also a haven for rafters, with its...
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As the season of adrenaline and adventure begins, the World Rafting Cup is set to make waves at one of Europe's most iconic locations: the Salza River in Wildalpen, Austria. The river itself is a natural beauty, renowned for its thrilling rapids and picturesque surroundings. This year’s event will bring a specially designed course that promises...
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The European Rafting Cup, held this past weekend on the stunning Cetina River in Croatia, saw fierce competition among few teams from across Europe. Over the course of the event, teams raced through the RX, Slalom, and Downriver. In the men’s competition, the Croatian team Končar emerged victorious with an impressive total of 300 points. Their...
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In a thrilling display of skill and competition, the Japanese Rafting community gathered on March 22nd-23rd for the national selection races held on the stunning Yoshino River. This event served as a crucial qualification round for both the U23 and Senior categories, paving the way for Japan's national team to participate in the prestigious World...
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Get ready for the first brazilian showdown! From April 11th to 13th, the waters of Três Rios will heat up with the 1st stage of the Brazilian Rafting Championship R4! Brazil is one of the strongest teams in the world, and the competition is fierce! With the World Championships just around the corner, every race counts. Who will rise to the...
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