Rafting in the rain

High water levels in the river created exciting conditions for the competitors, resulting in good fun for the spectators at European Cup in Strandaelva.

The same team goes through 3 disciplines, where the total score counts in the end. Finland 1 came out on top, with 576 points, 100 points more than the next team. The local teams Voss Rafting 1 and Voss Rafting 2 came in second and third with 476 and 474 points.

See photos from rafting in Strandaelva, European Cup R4!

The river running high
Rafting teams, volunteers, spectators and organizers were ready for European Cup this morning at 10.30, lasting until 18.00 this afternoon. It was a long and exciting day according to person in charge Matt Clarkson.

Already after the first of two heats in the first discipline Slalom, the river raised high and the second heat was cancelled and the starting point moved.

The rest of the day the river kept high but stabile, giving the following disciplines Sprint and Head2Head exciting conditions.

Fun by the river side
From a spectators point of view, a good tip over lightens up the competition.

– Though it’s more difficult for us to keep it from getting dangerous, the high water levels give the spectators some good laughs, says Matt Clarkson, Head of rafting. – It was a close race and good fun, he says, summing up a good day in the river.

Finally he gives a big thanks to volunteers for getting as wet as the contestants throughout the day.

Tomorrow’s Amazing Race
Tomorrow the rafts are ready again, this time with a slightly more humorous touch.

The river Vossa will function as new venue due to high water levels in Strandaelva. The race will start at Geitle next to Stine, finishing at Evanger on the lake at Teigdalsvegen.

Read more about The Amazing Raft Race here.

See results from today’s European Cup here.