CALENDAR

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January

Jan 12 - Jan 14 Wild and Scenic Film Festival,Nevada City, CA. The Vancouver Boat Show,the largest boat show in W. Can., features everything from canoes, kayaks, inflatables, runabouts, pontoon and deck boats, fishing boats to motoryachts and sailboats. There is an informative seminar program with over thirty seminars for new and experienced boats, plus several features with fun boating activities for the whole family! www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org/.

Jan 19 Rollapoolooza, Raleigh, NCI. Rollapoolooza is an indoor, whitewater focused kayaking event held at Optimist Pool, an indoor Olympic-sized swimming pool. Rollapoolooza.

Jan 24 - Feb 2 Seattle Boat Show, Seattle, WA. The 10-day event features more than 1,000 recreational watercraft, seminars and the latest innovations in accessories at Qwest Field Event Center, plus 200 world-class boats in their natural habitat on South Lake Union. The West Coast's Largest Boat Show offers a convenient free shuttle service running continuously between the two venues. The Seattle Boat Show is presented by GMC. ACE Recreational Marine Insurance is an official sponsor of the showwww.seattleboatshow.com.

Jan 27 - April 282008 Slalom Olympic Trials and Olympic Continental Qualifier, Charlotte, NC, US National Whitewater Center. This is THE event that happens only once every 4 years!! Come race or spectate at the US National Whitewater Center. The winners will continue on in their quest to make their respective Olympic teams.http://www.usnwc.org/

February

Feb 2 Snow Kayak Race At Winter Fest, Ohiopyle, PA . A timed kayak race down the Sugarloaf Sledding Hill at Ohiopyle State Park is one of the new events for Ohiopyle's Winter Fest. Registration is day of the event and costs $5. Winner will take home a split of the registrations and some FOO gear. You must bring your own kayak- any type allowed. So come out and either do some winter boating on the Yough or take part in the other Winter Fest activities starting at 11 am. More information can be found on the friends of ohiopyle website.friendsofohiopyle.info/events.php .

Feb 2 - Feb 3 Sea Kayak and Canoe Winter Seminar, Seattle, WA . Warm up for a season of paddlesports during the Sea Kayak & Canoe Winter Seminar. We are rounding up the region's best instructors for a series of top-notch courses. Topics will range from navigation skills and paddling technique to destinations and trip planning. At the Paddler's Market, you will find great deals from exhibitors with quality wares and services.http://www.wwta.org/seminar/index.asp.

Feb 7Reel Paddling Film Festival 2008 Premiere, Toronto, Can. - The Complete Paddler and the Outing Club of East York present the world premiere of the third annual Reel Paddling Film Festival at the Bloor Cinema in Toronto on Thursday February 7 at 7:00 p.m. The Reel Paddling Film Festival is an international event showcasing the year's best whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing and kayak fishing films from around the world. The premiere kicks off the 2008 World Tour that travels for the rest of the year screening in 75 cities across Canada, U.S., Europe and the U.K. www.rapidmedia.com

Feb 6 - Feb 10 Vancouver International Boat Show, Vancouver, BC, Can . The Vancouver Boat Show,the largest boat show in W. Can., features everything from canoes, kayaks, inflatables, runabouts, pontoon and deck boats, fishing boats to motoryachts and sailboats. There is an informative seminar program with over thirty seminars for new and experienced boats, plus several features with fun boating activities for the whole family! www.vancouverboatshow.ca.

Feb 22 - Feb 23 National Paddling Film Festival,Frankfurt,KY. - The 25th Annual NPFF, celebrating 25 years of promoting River Conservation through "The Best in Paddlesport Video and Image Competition". This year’s Guest Hosts are the winners of the "Best of Festival" and "Accomplished General" awards at NPFF 2007, The Range Life.NPFF 2007 Guest Host, John Grace of Lunch Video Magazine, will be returning to do a LVM Premier for NPFF 2008.http://www.surfbwa.org/npfftest/npff2008.php?t=attend.

Feb 22 - Feb 24 Sweetwater's Florida Sea Kayaking Symposium, Tampa, FL . Located in West Central Florida (Tampa Bay Area), this symposium brings paddlers from all over the world to enjoy the clear, warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Courses are for those who are just getting started to the experienced paddler. Waterside campsites, slide shows, small on-water classes.http://www.sweetwaterkayaks.com/symposiums.html.

March

Mar 1-13th Annual Quiet Water Symposium, East Lansing, MI ., Outdoor Michigan's Favorite Indoor Show! Continuous live presentations on adventures, experiences, & skills; exhibits; demonstrations; opportunities; environmental stewardship; resources; children's activities; and more. www.quietwatersymposium.org.

Mar 1 - 8 and 13 - 15Spring Slalom Race Series - Charlotte,NC. The US National Whitewater Center will host its 1st ever Spring Slalom Race Series on the weekends of March 1st & 2nd and March 15th & 16th. These races will serve as some of the final preparations for the athletes as they prepare for the US Olympic Team Trials to be held at the center on April 25 - 27. This is the perfect opportunity to get out here and learn more about the sport of slalom kayaking and some of their athletes.www.usnwc.org

Mar 8 Pelican Island Wildlife Festival - Vero Beach,FL. Kayaks, Etc. and the Indian River Paddlers Club of Vero Beach will be sponsoring a Kayak Race and Kayak Poker Run.The event is being held in conjunction with the Pelican Island Wildlife Festival the same day at Riverview Park in Sebastian from 9 am-4 pm.ALL proceeds will go to the Pelican Island Preservation Society. For more information or to sign up, call Kayaks, Etc. at (772) 794-9900 or (888) 652-9257 or go online at http://www.pelicanislandfriends.org/2008fest-index.htm

Mar 9 Long Island Paddlesport Safety Symposium-Bohemia, NY. For all who paddle, or dream of paddling... An annual public symposium for paddling safety and education on Long Island. http://www.sksa-ltd.com/LIPSS/LIPaddlesport.htm#

Mar 16St. Paddles Day Hood River Kayak Polo tournament,Hood River, WA. Sunday, March 16th 11 am - 4 pm - Hood River Aquatic Center (For directions: http://hoodriverparksandrec.org There will be a potluck after the event. What to bring - Kayak, pfd, paddle, caged helmets provided.

Mar 24-25 -5th Annual Charlotte Harbor Kayak & Wildlife Festival, Port Charlotte, FL. a paddlers’ paradise at the 5th Annual Charlotte Harbor Kayak & Wildlife Festival, with cruising, competitions, entertainment and adventure on land and sea. Kayak races, a kayak fishing tournament, guided tours on one of Florida’s most pristine estuaries complement free kayak seminars and an Outdoor Expo. Events are designed for every level of expertise from novice to professional and for all ages. www.charlotteharbortravel.com.

Mar 28-30 - Southwest Sea Kayak Symposium, San Diego, California. Put on by Aqua Adventures on Mission Bay, the weekend will feature paddling clinics, camping, food, and other fun. Presenters include Sean Morley, Duane Strosaker, and BCU 5-star instructor Jen Kleck. Info: www.aqua-adventures.com.