MENS MASTERS TEAM USA: MAKING WAVES: How RACING WORKS

Members of The Men's Masters Oregon Raft Team Compete at US NATIONALS in Spring of 2024.   Rafting features four thrilling disciplines: Sprint, Head-to-Head, Slalom, and Downriver, each contributing to the final score. 

 Slalom rafting demands technique and focus!  Athletes navigate a gated course with penalties for mistakes. This discipline contributes 30% of the score. In Sprint competitions teams race through the course one at a time, with the event accounting for 10% of points.   THEN ONTO...  The excitement of Head-to-Head rafting! Two rafts battle side-by-side through a rapid, making it a visual treat. This

Downriver: The Main Event: 🌊 Downriver rafting is the ultimate challenge! Paddling downstream for about a half hour to an hour, teams must avoid contact and navigate a lengthy course. This discipline holds the most weight at 40% of the total score. Go with the flow!