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Get ready for one of Peru's most exciting aquatic sports events—the Monzón River Fest 2024! Set in the stunning Monzón Valley in Huánuco, this festival has grown from a local initiative into a national phenomenon, drawing the best athletes from across the country. From September 6th to 8th, the valley will come alive with the adrenaline-pumping...
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WRF and IRF sign Declaration to unite the Global Rafting Community Lausanne, Switzerland - In a historic move towards the unification of the global rafting community, Danilo Barmaz, President of the World Rafting Federation (WRF), and Joseph Willis Jones, President of the International Rafting Federation (IRF), have signed a joint declaration on...
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The rafting world is buzzing with excitement: Austria has officially joined the World Rafting Federation (WRF). This membership not only recognizes another big step for the WRF community but also presents an extraordinary opportunity for the sport in the country.
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In the heart of Colombia, where rivers once symbolized division and conflict, a notable transformation has been underway for some time. "Remando por la Paz," a team formed after the peace agreement between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, thanks to this team the community keeps growing through a unique...
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The European Rafting Championships 2024 recently concluded last week with an exhilarating display of skill and teamwork, crowning the best of European rafting team. The upcoming continental championships of the WRF in calendar are: the Pan-American Championships held in Pucón, Chile late this October, renowned for its challenging rapids and...
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Last race day in Konjic at the European Rafting Championships and the downriver awarded the key points of the competition, deciding the overall rankings. The 12 countries competing paddled for 6 kilometers in the blue waters of Neretva river. With 290 points France 1 is officially the MEN European Rafting Champion: 40:25.09 secured the downriver...
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It’s RX day in Konjic, Bosnia and Herzegovina : the most dynamic and strategic discipline of the European Champs week. The RX qualification at midday selected the matches in Neretva river and tonight the lights were on for an intense knock out. 30 teams battled among the gates to make it to the 4 finals. In the men category final A crowned France...
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Slalom day officially starts the competition at the European Championships in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Earlier this afternoon, during the first manche, the 30 teams competing drew the first lines among 12 gates in Neretva river : 8 greens and 4 challenging reds. After a calmer first section, where rhythm and coordination were the key, the main...
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The historical city of Konjic welcomes 30 rafting teams on Neretva river . The European Rafting Championships, that take place every two years, are ready to be held in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton. The town, born on the shores of the clear blue waters of Neretva, is one of the oldest permanent settlements in Bosnia...
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The European Rafting Cup from June 7-9th in Užice, Serbia, concluded with an outstanding performance by team Koncar. Demonstrating exceptional skill and teamwork, Koncar secured first place by dominating all three disciplines: Downriver, Slalom, and RX. Their flawless performance earned them a perfect score of 300 points. Following closely in...
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On 25th and 26th May Prague hosted the WRF Euro Rafting Cup in the challenging venue of Troja, on the Vtlava river. Slalom and RX took place in the Prague Canoeing Centre, one of the most frequently used venues for international canoe slalom competition since its foundation in 1983, including the 2013 ICF World Championships. More than 50 R4...
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DOWNLOAD HERE THE EVENT MANUAL Excitement is building in Konjic for the upcoming rafting competition, only one week left to the event which will feature athletes from around Europe on the majestic Neretva River. From June 10th to 15th, 2024, the city will host this prestigious event, with the Garden City Hotel Konjic ready to welcome participants...
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The Olympic flame for Paris 2024 recently made a unique and thrilling passage through the Stade d'Eaux Vives in Pau - France, where just a few weeks earlier, the National Rafting Championships 2024 had taken place. These championships were instrumental in selecting teams for the major international events on the World Rafting Federation calendar...
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The Canadian National Rafting Championships recently concluded on the Rouge River in Valleyfield, showcasing thrilling performances from 14 competing teams. The event featured intense competition across all the three categories: Men, Women and Mix. In the men's category, the Petawawa Raft Team secured a decisive victory, claiming the top spot....
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The World Rafting Federation (WRF) condemns in the strongest terms the reprehensible attack suffered by Mr. David Katsarava, President of the Georgian Rafting Federation . Reports indicate that Mr. Katsarava, a respected figure within the rafting community, was subjected to brutal violence during his detention at a protest . This incident,...
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Mr Alex Aitken , born in Scotland, discovered the river world at only 10 years old. From kayaking to safety, from katarafts to rafting, he begun his adventure in Africa at 17 . Since he paddled Kenya’s rivers, he felt something different. “I had never imagined it before: hundreds of native kids and farmers following us, running on the shores...
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Over the weekend in Pau, France, the second stage of the WRF's Euro Rafting Cup Series splashed down at the Pau-Pyrénées Whitewater Stadium. This event doubled as a National Championship, deciding who will represent the country at the European Rafting Championships in Bosnia and Herzegovina later this year (...
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The second continental stop of this year, the European Rafting Championship, is drawing closer. This year, it will be held in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the Neretva River in Konjic. The Euro Champs will take place from June 10th to June 15th. Hurry to register, check-out the BULLETIN to find the updated program and registration details. For any...
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In the heart of rushing waters, there lies a deep connection between humanity and nature. For the global community of rafting guides and athletes, every bend of the river is not just a playground but a space to honor. As we celebrate Earth Day, the World Rafting Federation urges us to recognize the profound significance of this day through the...
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Big news: Germany has officially joined the World Rafting Federation (WRF), igniting excitement across Europe's rafting community. This move not only showcases Germany's commitment to the future but also strengthens the collective force of European rafting enthusiasts. With its beautiful rivers and landscapes, Germany is perfect for rafting. Now,...
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