International Rafting Federation (IRF)
IRF - world governing body for rafting sport and commercial activities.
Organisation
In the right column, or at the bottom for mobile, you can choose between: the WPA Academy, our Partners, the WPA Team, the awards, the different paddlesports and federations.
International Surfing Association (ISA)
ISA - world governing body for stand up paddling, paddleboarding, and surfing.
Ivan Lawler - British
5-time kayak marathon World Champion and Owner of Ultimate Kayaks (UK Nelo/Epic wholesaler).
Jackie Dillon - Australian
An athlete from a very young age, Jackie first rode a waveski following a serious knee injury at the age of 20, and spent the next 20 years developing her skills.
Jamie Mitchell - Australian
Jaimie Mitchell is one of the most qualified, respected and humble watermen in the world.
Jeff Moag - American
Jeff was the former editor of Canoe & Kayak Magazine, the world’s largest paddling publication.
Joe Willie Jones - American
Appointed President of the International Rafting Federation in 2013 following a 40-year career in whitewater/rafting.
John Edwards - Canadian
Chair of the ICF’s Paracanoe Committee, Domestic Development Director CanoeKayak Canada, ex-canoe sprint Olympian.
Jonathan Males - Australian / British
Once a kayak slalomist for Australia, Jonathan is a sports psychologist, entrepreneur and corporate mentor to a range of businesses.