New Zealand Rafting Association : White Water Rafting New Zealand

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Find out all the information you need to know on Rafting in New Zealand
Thrilling white water rafting on the spectacular Rivers of New Zealand, adventure capital of the world. From helicopter rafting, to scenic float trips for the whole family, guide training to advanced river rescue course details, jobs and much much more.

YOUR NZRA SCREEN SAVER

Click here to download you NZRA screen saver, featuring rafting photo's and personalities from around New Zealand.

END OF SEASON TRIP - FOR NZRA MEMBERS WHITCOMBE RIVER, - 10TH – 12TH APRIL If you are interested please book early with Raewyn – nzraftingassociation@xtra.co.nz

Following on from successful workshops held in 2009 with the revised Rescue Training and Workshop format, the PROPOSED
dates and venues for 2010 will be:

NORTH ISLAND - RANGITAIKI - 22nd – 26th November
SOUTH ISLAND - MURCHISON - 1st – 5th November

Format will be:
Day 1 to 3 - a "rescue course" for those who wish to learn and refresh swiftwater rescue skills,
culminating in a testing day to achieve the rescue pre-requisites of New Zealand raft guide qualifications.

Day 3 to 5 - a rescue workshop for those who wish to refresh, practise and push their rescue skills
using scenario based sessions. Participants will attend a testing/refresher day (on Day 3) where they
must be able to perform all tasks that are required in New Zealand Raft Guide qualifications in order to be able
to participate in the final two days.

All enquiries to:
Raewyn Larcombe
NZ Rafting Association
203 Orari River Road
RD 22, Peel Forest

NZRA SELECTION RACE FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN NETHERLANDS

These are to be held at BULLER FESTIVAL 5-7 MARCH 2010

Slalom course will be ready at 9 am until 8 pm on Thursday 4th March for training runs.

Friday 5th
Slalom races at O’Sullies Rapid, Buller River
Start Time 9.00 am
(Buller Fest Extreme race starts at 1 pm)

Saturday 6th
Sprints and Head to Head races. O’Sullies rapid, Buller River.
Start time 9.00 am
(Sprints all done by 10.00 am and we will get at least 1 head to head round done before Buller Fest Slalom starts).
Head to head will run throughout the day in between Buller Fest racing
(Buller Fest Kayak Slalom and Rafter X starts 11.00 am)

Sunday 7th
Down River Race. Granity section, Buller River.
Start time 10.00 am. Race start Gowan Bridge.
(Buller Fest Big Air will start around 11.30 am)

We have worked it out that most will be able to compete in other events at Buller Fest if they wish. If they don’t turn up to a race a stated start time they may be disqualified.

Entry fee is by NZ Rafting Association Guide membership - $22.50 (incl GST) per team member.

Entry must be received and payment by 8 pm – 14 February 2010 on the form in link.

The NZ Rafting Association
wishes to extend it's condolences to the family and firends of James Moore. James was a valued member of the rafting community. He was well respected for his skills not only as a guide but as a valuable member of the raft race team and later for his photography skills.

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