Livestreaming of the OETZ TROPHY 2021

Again in 2022 the OETZ TROPHY teams up with the Free Rivers Fund to bring river conservation to the event. We want to use this platform and the event to advocate for river conservation in general – but in particular to advocate for the protection of the Oetztaler Ache. The Oetztal is threatened by massive…

This blog post is to clarify the rules of the OETZ TROPHY 2024 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 (WW V). Before each race, qualification and final, athletes will need…

Who actually organises the OETZ TROPHY – Extreme Kayak Championship? Is the OETZ TROPHY a slimmed down remake of an outdated kayak event? Maybe you have already asked yourself this or something similar, so we would like to introduce ourselves – the people behind the OETZ TROPHY – and our motivation. We, the team of…

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…

You would like to watch the OETZ TROPHY live and on site? Then you better secure your ticket now! You can buy them online at Source To Sea kayak store. The ticket grants you entry to the final of the OETZ TROPHY as well as to the OETZ TROPHY Party. Here is an overview of…

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…