Immersion Research 2010

The Oregon Rafting Team (ORT) is a team of whitewater paddlers who compete on a variety of rivers throughout the West Coast in multiple 2,4 and 6 man paddle raft teams. We race head to head with other teams and against the clock through rapids ranging from class III (mild) to class V (extreme). ORT is supported by a variety of manufacturers: AIRE Rafts, Aquabound Paddles, Shred Ready Helmets and Immersion Research apparel. We are currently seeking adventurous, aggressive, and motivated athletes to help our crews. NO EXPERIENCE necessary, our seasoned guides will insure that you are a reliable and competent river athlete. If you are interested, please contact ORT founder and United States Rafting Association President Tim Brink.
ORT began it’s evolution in 2002 when 20 year river running veteran and football coach Tim Brink gathered a crew of his past and current teammates from rugby and college football for a local race.

Oregon Rafting Team from Brian Schultz on Vimeo.

ORT athletes will have to compete with each other to earn a spot on the “Red” team for 2009. However, ORT has a no cut policy as sufficient equipment has been acquired with the help of our manufacturing partners. We now have enough gear to race 3-4 teams at any event across the country. The athletic backgrounds of our athletes include former collegiate linebackers, dragon boat racers, endurance runners, skiers, snowboarders, mixed martial artists, kayakers, cata-rafters, drift boaters, skateboarders, ruggers, and of course a few river guides.

We are proud to say that ORT is the first of it’s kind. Not a team of guides or even river veterans, but rather an athletic, charismatic body of energy that successfully engages in a variety of adventures throughout the year while reinforcing the bonds we have created through the medium of whitewater raft racing. ORT, we are more than just a racing team.