Rafting enthusiasts make a splash at Chaotianhou Natural River Rafting Competition

The 13th China Yichang Chaotianhou Natural River Rafting Competition took place in Xingshan County, Hubei province, over the weekend.

More than 2,000 rafting enthusiasts and over 800 teams took part in the gala event.

Co-organized by the Water Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, Hubei Provincial Sports Bureau and Yichang Municipal People’s Government, Yichang Bureau of Culture and Tourism and Xingshan County People’s Government served as hosts, with relevant local bodies providing support.

The competition was divided into three categories: Team Group, Open Group, and Family Group. Participants in the Team and Open divisions competed in two-person rafts on a 6.5-kilometer watercourse. Rankings were determined by the arrival time of the last participant in each group, with the fastest time winning out, testing speed and collaboration.

The family group employed four-person boats on a leisurely 4.7 km cave rafting route.