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We are in the middle of the Italian Alps, on the III class rapids of Adda river , that flows through the Lombardy region in northern Italy. It originates from the Alps near the border of Switzerland and runs eastward for approximately 313 kilometres before emptying into the Po river. During its course it flows through Valtellina , before creating...
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Today the Sala Consiglio dell’Amministrazione provinciale di Sondrio hosted the Press Conference for the World Rafting Championship that will take place from 26th June to 2nd July in Valtellina, on the Adda river rapids. Boffetto, the III+ Adda section, is ready to welcome the worldwide event, but it's not the first time that athletes from all...
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The World Championships is always been one of the most exciting events in the world of rafting. It is a moment of great emotion, in which the best athletes of each nation compete for glory and fame. But the World Championship isn't just a competition, it's also an opportunity to get to know new countries, teams and friends. With each edition of...
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THE EVENT Over 30 countries and a total of 400 of the best athletes from around the world will compete to the last paddle stroke on the rapids of the river Adda in the WRF Senior World Rafting Championships, the world's number-one rafting event. The World Rafting Federation ( WRF ) has entrusted the 2023 World Championships to the Federazione...
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Tic tac! The Worlds are just over a month away and we are happy to present the Media-Tool-Kit of the event. The WRF World Rafting Championships 2023 will be the biggest rafting event in history, bringing together for the first time more than 30 Nations. Participants and partners are encouraged to help promote as well as celebrate the event...
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The power of sport in promoting environmental sustainability and forest conservation is undoubtedly enormous. In recent years, more and more athletes, teams and sports organizations have joined the cause of OneTreePlanted, a non-profit organization dedicated to planting trees around the world to restore forests, protect wildlife and fight climate...
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The most awaited appointment for rafting and extreme sport lovers is almost there: the WRF World Rafting Championships 2023, organized this time by the Italian Rafting Federation and the Adda Viva Indomita Valtellina River in Valtellina, in the heart of the beautiful Italian Alps. This year the competition will see about 450 athletes of the best...
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We are thrilled to announce that we are offering two free spots for a rafting course in Villeneuve, Aosta, Italy. The course will take place from May 21st to May 27th, 2023. It’s organised by CRFCK - FFCK (Centre régional de formation au canoë-kayak - FFCK) and FIRaft (Italian Rafting Federation). We are inviting applications from individuals who...
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World Rafting Federation is happy to announce that there will be the occasion, for the national teams who had less opportunity to train during the year, to have the weekend 24/25 June 2023 totally free comprehensive of all, excluding meals, in Villeneuve (AO). During this occasion the teams can make a full free weekend session of training with...
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On March 13th, 2023, Vjosa was declared as Europe's first Wild River National Park , further cementing its status as one of Albania's natural wonders. The river is home to more than 1,100 species, including diverse fish fauna with high percentages of endemic species of the Balkans, and authentic communities. With its lush vegetation, Vjosa is an...
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The Albanian Rafting Federation organized the "2023 National Rafting Championship" in the city of Berat on March 29, 2023. Competitors were sports teams from Berat, Përmeti, Skrapari, Dibra, Elbasan, Saranda. The participating sports associations were Albania Rafting Group, Black Drin Adventure, Albania Rafting - Vjosa, Albanian Sport & Tourismem...
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Entry lists for the 2023 World Rafting Championships confirm that more than 90 Senior National Teams from 32 Countries will arrive to Italy for the global event from 26 th June to 2 nd July! More than 40 are already entered for the Men races, while more than 20 teams will be in action in the Women category. 23 teams have been registered for the...
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During the first 10 days of March the Fédération Royal Maroccaine de Rafting held a course of for river guides. Two experienced guides cooperated with the local organisation: Mr Zach is an international rafting trainer and assessor from United Kingdom with over 30 seasons of experience working in outdoor adventure, and he is one of the...
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Earlier this month the African Rafting Council was elected and for the first time in history the continent has a shared river movement that can connect and develop every rafting reality in the different member nations. The outcome of the meeting displays: President: Belabbas El Mamoun (Morocco) 1st Vice President: Ady Fall (Senegal) 2nd Vice...
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26th June – 2nd July 2023 Dear Sport friends , on behalf of the Italian Rafting Federation and Adda Viva Valtellina SSD, it is my pleasure to extend a warm invitation to your National teams to participate in the upcoming World Rafting Championships, which will be held in Valtellina, Italy from June 26 th to July 2 nd . This prestigious event will...
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WRF has revealed the venues that will play host to the Rafting weekends during the 2023. Next year, the Senior World Championships will be held in Italy (Sondrio) and the registrations are already open. Massimo Desiati,President of the Sport Department: “ Following strong collaboration between the WRF and Pan-American Council, we are pleased to...
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Today RX has been the last discipline of the Pan-American Champs and many countries with a lot of river experience competed through the strategic gates for the first time: it has been demanding but satisfying. On the first day of the event the qualification phase on the Arenera rapid at Puente Miranda decided the RX matches. In the men category...
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Last night heavy rain strongly increased the water level and the put-in of women and mix teams has been moved after the two 4 level rapids that are in the first km. The men paddled the 8 km downriver that required the combination of fast paddling in the slow parts and clean technique in the long demanding rapids. Venezuela - Derrumbe rapid The...
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First day of competition was the literal definition of slalom! The RX qualification inaugurated the race weekend with a fast sprint on the slalom course. Best time (91.77) was scored by the home team of Colombia 3 in the men category. William Fernando Sarmiento, Diego Tapias, Diego Mejia, Jorge Gomez and Sebastian Rojas will face Brasil, with the...
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At the beginning of the Pan-American rafting championship the first Pan-American Council in history has been elected in the Valle de San Josè, Santander, Colombia. Martin Martinez, the WRF representative of the athletes, welcomed the delegations and opened the meeting, presenting the members: President Freddy Merchan (Colombia) Vice-president...
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