Livestreaming of the OETZ TROPHY 2021

Do you already know where you’ll be staying for the OETZ TROPHY? There are many possibilities in the Ötztal including several campsites, holiday flats, hotels and guesthouses. The easiest way to find accommodation is via the homepage of Oetztal Tourismus. The site is easy to navigate and you can find what you are looking for…

Marieke from the Oetz Trophy organizing team talks to Manfred Meindl, VAUDE’s International Marketing Director, about the brand and the commitment to the legendary new race at the Wellerbrücke. Hello Manni, let’s start, who are you actually? It’s pretty easy. We, VAUDE, are an outdoor company from Lake Constance. We don’t just have clothing, we…

One of the events of the Rivers Day on Sunday following the OETZ Trophy will be a photo contest. Show us how beautiful the Ötztaler Ache is! The theme of the photo contest is “Living River” – so kayakers should not be the main focus for once! Use the time in the Ötz valley to…

The OETZ TROPHY 2021 will take place from 08-10 October. Click on “Program” to get a detailed overview of the race. Under the item “Schedule” you will find detailed information about the schedule on the two race days.

This blog post is to clarify the rules for the smooth running of the competition and avoid any misinterpretations. Safety Every athlete must be an expert paddler that feels comfortable competing on the Wellerbrücke section of the Ötzaler Ache. Before each race, qualification and final, athletes will need to be present at the briefing. Whitewater…

The Extreme Kayak World Championships should have taken place at the Ekstremsportveko in Voss this year. However, entry to Norway is still very restricted for international athletes. So in order to not disadvantage any athletes and to ensure the presence of as many nations as possible, AWP has decided to move the World Championships to…