CALENDAR
April
May 30- Jun 5 123 Mile, Week-long Kayak Camping Trip- Cahaba River, AL. The trip coincides with the blooming of the Cahaba lilies and provides a wonderful opportunity to experience the Cahaba River in all its glory. The trip starts near Boothton, AL (NE of Birmingham) and ends at the site of the old Alabama Capital at the confluence of the Cahaba and Alabama Rivers. Please see website for details. www.georgiakayaker.com/
Apr 3-8, 10 EcoQuest Kayak Adventure - Jacksonville, Fl. North Florida Land Trust will host a new yearly event EcoQuest Kayak Adventure, a self-guided event, from Saturday, April 3, through Thursday April 8, and will culminate with a Family Fun Fest on Saturday, April 10. Prizes will be awarded with a chance to win over $3,500 in cash and prizes while supporting land conservation during the EcoQuest Kayaking Adventure. For more information or to participate, entrants must pre-register online at www.ecoquestadventure.com/
Apr 8 Deep Cove Paddlesport Races- Vancouver, WA. Ten years of Tuesday Night fun kayak races in Deep Cove. This weekly race has become a Vancouver institution. 80 - 130 paddlers line-up and do battle in short fun races. Paddlers of all abilities welcome. Sea kayaks, Surf Skis, Outriggers, Dugout Canoes or anything that floats. Some races may include short runs and swims, during the warmer summer months. Weekly April 8 - September 16www.deepcovekayak.com/
Apr 11-13 Port Angeles Kayak Symposium- Port Angeles, WA. Seventh Annual sea kayak symposium on Washington's Olympic Peninsula. On-line registration starts March 12th at http://www.raftandkayak.com/ks5.html
April 14 Plastic Navy Kayak Fishing Tournament Trail, Mission Bay, CA.- The Plastic Navy Tournament Trail, a 6-event series of catch and release saltwater bass tournament skicks off on April 14 at Mission Bay. This is fun kayak fishing competition ramped up to an all-new level, with serious money, a glittering prize list, sweet goody bags and raffle prizes, and major bragging rights up for grabs. The Trail will stop at Newport Dunes (June 2), La Jolla Shores (July 14), Dana Pt. (Sept. 15), and Newport Harbor (Oct. 27) before the grand finale on San Diego Bay (Dec. 8).. For additional information, please visit www.kayakfishnation.com, home of Plastic Navy.
April 15 2010 Yukon River Quest Deadline is April 15, The 2010 Yukon River Quest had 65 teams fully registered as of April 1, and the push is on to fill all 100 available team slots before the April 15 registration deadline. There is still room in the solo classes (up to a 30-team solo limit), as well as all other classes. The complete breakdown of teams as of April 1 was as follows: 5 solo canoes (C1), 18 solo kayaks (K1), 18 tandem canoes (C2), 15 tandem kayaks (K2), and 7 voyageur canoes (VC). Another five teams were in the process of registering this past weekend, and many more are expected over the next 10 days. So far, eight nationalities are represented in the 2010 field: Australia, Austria, Canada, Finland, South Africa, United Kingdom, and the United States of America. Organizers hope to meet or surpass last year’s total of entries. In 2009 registrations surpassed 85, and 73 teams actually started the race. The year before, in 2008, the 100-team registration limit was hit and a record 89 teams started the event. Typically about 10 teams withdraw before the start of the event, but so far none have withdrawn entries for the 2010 race. Registration information and online entry forms are available via a link on the race website: www.yukonriverquest.com. The 12th annual “Race to the Midnight Sun” begins on June 30 in Whitehorse. Except for two mandatory rest stops totaling just 10 hours, teams will race round-the-clock 740 kilometres (460 miles) to the finish line in historic Dawson City, making it the toughest paddling marathon in the world. The event concludes July 4. In other YRQ news: • A Yukon River Quest fundraiser will be held on the evening of April 24 at the Gold Rush Inn in Whitehorse. There will be live music, race videos, and a silent auction. If you are interested in donating items for the silent auction, please call Joanie Pelletier at 867-668-4175. • The YRQ has also embarked on its annual bib campaign. Businesses may have their names on a solo paddler ($250), a tandem team ($400), or an entire voyageur team ($700) in this year’s race. For more information, visit the race website and download a Bib Sponsorship Form. MEDIA CONTACTS: Jean-Francois Latour, info@yukonriverquest.com (867-333-5628) Jeff Brady, dotjeff@aptlaska.net (907-973-2354)
April 14-15 The Sixth Annual Hidalgo Falls River Festival- Navasota,TX, will be held at the TRPA Hidalgo Falls property on the Brazos River near Navasota, TX. The festival, which is the year's major fund-raising event to maintain paddlers' access to the rapid, attracted more than 250 paddlers and spectators last year. Dealer reps and outfitters will have boats and gear available for demos on moving water, and (based on past years) many boaters will come as early as Friday to enjoy the nice play levels on the river and to camp in the upstream and downstream campgrounds.
April 18 Blazing Paddles - A Roadshow of the National Paddling Film Festival,Kalispell, MT.- April 18th, 2008, Glacier High School Performance Hall, 7-10 p.m. It's WET, it's WILD, it's BLAZING PADDLES! Silver Moon Kayak Company will be hosting their fourth annual event featuring a select and diverse group of films from the National Paddling Film Festival on April 18th, at the Glacier High School Performance Hall at 7 p.m. http://www.silvermoonkayak.com/.
April 17-18 Shark Bite Canoe & Kayak , Dunedin, Fl - www.islandparks.org www.islandparks.org/
April 19 3rd Annual Kayak-A-Thon,Palm Beach , FL.- Join an adventurous 15 mile kayak for charity trip down the Intra-coastal Waterway from Riviera Beach to Lake Worth to benefit Palm Beach County Reef Rescue and Shake-A-Leg Miami. Kayakers have friends, family, and associates sponsor them monetarily for the event, much like a walk-a-thon. Tools and support will be provided to make these individual’s efforts a success and a safe event. Kayaks, paddles, and life jackets are provided to those who do not have their own. We had 30 kayakers last year and expect at least 60 this year. www.kayakathon.com/
Apr 20 Blazing Paddles Film Festival Roadshow- Kalispell, MT. It's WET, it's WILD, it's BLAZING PADDLES! Silver Moon Kayak company will be hosting this third annual event featuring a select and diverse group of films from the National Paddling Film Festival
Apr 21 Shark Bite Challenge-Dunedin, Fl.
The 4th Annual Shark Bite Challenge (formerly the Caladesi Kayak Challenge) at Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin, FL. The race consists of a 4-mile recreational and an 8-mile competitive race. Many styles of paddle craft are welcome including, sea kayaks, sit-on-tops, paddleboards, surfskis, and outirgger canoes. The Shark Bite Challenge is the anchor for "Celebrate Earth Day 2007 with Friends", a festival celebrating the holiday with food, music, environmentally sound vendors, and environmental education. Come play with us at one of Florida's most beautiful beaches. Please visit www.celebratewithfriends.org
April 21 Whatcom Outdoor Expo-Bellingham,WA.- Second Annual Outdoor Expo featuring dozens of the areas best outdoor recreation companies.Whatever we can do outdoors in the Northwest will be here... Kayaks, Mountain Climbing, Sailing, Scuba Diving, RVs, Sky Diving, Boats, Adventure Tours, and your favorite outdoor clubs and much, much more!
Test paddle kayaks, try out scuba diving in a dry-suit, and jump in that fishing boat for a spin! This is an Outdoor, hands-on Expo... held mostly indoors.http://www.whatcomoutdoorexpo.com.
April 21 BluCruz Marathon,Vicksburg,MS.- Multi-Class Canoe and Kayak event. The BluzCruz marathon is a 22 mile canoe and kayak race down the Mighty Mississippi River. The event will be held in Historic Vicksburg MS on April 21st in conjunction with RiverFest weekend. The weekend will be full of activities for paddlers and non-paddlers alike. The proceeds from the event will benefit SERVICE OVER SELF Christian youth organization. Check out our website for more exciting details. www.bluzcruz.com
April 22 Bayou Teche Bear Festival Paddle, Franklin,LA.- The Friends of Bayou Teche Refuge is sponsoring a 10 mile paddle on the Bayou Teche Refuge in Franklin Louisiana on April 22 2007. The Event is free to anyone with their own boat. Canoes will be provided to members of the Friends group. A lunch will be provided. For more information contact needtopaddle@yahoo.com
Phone: 337-276-6519
E-Mail: needtopaddle@yahoo.com
April 28 Sea Kayak Spring Seminar , Renton,WA.- Paddlesports season is coming. Be prepared & attend the Sea Kayak Spring
Seminar April 28th at the Renton Community Center. The Sea Kayak Spring
Seminar will begin with keynote speaker Jennifer Hahn, author of Spirited
Waters: Soloing South Through the Inside Passage. Throughout the day, you
will enjoy expert instruction in your choice of courses, browse an
indoor/outdoor Paddler's Market, and network with other kayakers. Attend
the daylong seminar for only $35, or come & browse the Paddler's Market for
free! Details and tickets online: www.wwta.org/seminar.
April 25-27 Olympic Trials for Whitewater Slalom - Charlotte, NC - US Nat. WW CTR Come see future Olympians from around the world compete in the 2008 US Olympic Team Trials for Whitewater Slalom and the 2008 Pan American Slalom Championship and Olympic Qualifier at the USNWC April 25-27. These elite athletes will be vying for a chance to go for the gold this summer in Beijing. The races will take place from 11 - 4 each day.www.usnwc.org
April 28 Wild Hog Canoe & Kayak Race- Levy County, FL.- the race starts at the Wacasassa Bridge on State Rd 24 in Bronson, FL.
for a 15-mile race, which is like an obstacle course, over fallen
trees, around bends, etc. It's a one-day event and fun for the
whole family. There is food, music and raffles going on as we try to
raise awareness of LARC. The LARC staff help out by selling shirts, raffle tickets and serving food
and announcing prizes. We do pre-registration, plus you can register
the day of the race, which many do..http://www.wildhog.wetpaint.com/.
April 30-May 2, 2010
Vancouver Kayak Club Whitewater Festival 2010,
Chilliwack River, BC,
All are welcome to take part in the 3rd annual VKC Whitewater Festival; April 30-May 2 on the Chilliwack River, BC! The Chilliwack Valley offers several excellent sections of river for paddlers of all interests and skill levels. For non-paddlers, there is also something for everyone; from nature walks in the forest to hikes in the mountains. Festival registration includes two nights of secure camping, shuttle services, hosted river runs, non-paddling activities, sponsor offerings such as demo boats and massage therapy, dinner and live band on Saturday night, breakfast on Sunday, contests, prizes, and more! Contact festival@vankayak.org or browse to www.vankayak.org/festival for the latest festival and registration information.
See you at the VKC Festival!
http://www.vankayak.org/.
May
May 1 2nd Annual Black Creek Canoe/ Kayak Festival, Hartsville, SC.- Darlington County Tourism along with the City of Hartsville and Naturally Outdoors of Florence, SC are proud to sponsor the 2nd Annual Black Creek Kayak/Canoe Festival in Hartsville, South Carolina. The Black Creek Kayak/Canoe Festival will be hosted at Lawton Park of Hartsville on April 30th and May 1st of 2010. This event will be sanctioned by the American Canoe Association; registration will take place on April 30th from 1 pm until 5 pm and the main event will open at 9 am on May 1, 2010 and run until 4 pm. Activities, such as live music, food, and kayak instructions, will take place throughout the day at Lawton Park. During the day a group of no less than eight kayak and/or canoe vendors will be demonstrating their products for interested parties and for those wishing to try their hand at canoeing or kayaking for the first time, Naturally Outdoors of Florence will be providing basic lessons. Activities during the day will include a float and fun race down 3.4 miles of picturesque Black Creek in Hartsville, South Carolina as well as a sprint across the lake. Shuttle services will be provided by the YMCA of the Upper Pee Dee and will be available for registered participants throughout the day. Rental boats will be available as well as a swap area for those interested in buying, selling, or trading items. Registration for the creek float or the race is $25 and the sprint across the lake is $10. For more information pertaining to this event please contact Darlington County Tourism at (843) 339-9511, (888) 427-8720, or visit our website at www.visitdarlingtoncounty.org/.
May 1-3 Vancouver Kayak Club Whitewater Festival '09 Chilliwack River, British Columbia, All are welcome at the 2nd annual VKC Whitewater
Festival! The Chilliwack Valley offers several excellent sections of
river for paddlers of all interests and skill levels. Festival
registration includes two nights of secure camping, shuttle services,
hosted river runs, non-paddling activities, sponsor offerings such as
demo boats and massage therapy, dinner and live band on Saturday night,
breakfast on Sunday, contests, prizes, and more! Early-bird registrants
will receive a discounted fee and a festival T-shirt for free!http://www.vankayak.org/festival.
May 3 -4 Think Kayak International Challenge, Whatcom Lake, WA and Deep Cove, BC, Can. - This two day will see paddlers from both sides of the border putting it all on the line for bragging rights. Bellingham and Deep Cove are hot spots for kayak racing supporting populations of enthusiastic sport paddlers.
Saturday May 3 Whatcom Classic - 12 Miles-
www.soundrowers.org/whatcom.htm
May 7-9. Mid-Atlantic Kayak Festival — Annapolis, Maryland. Annual three-day event, open to all and held at historic Camp Letts will feature vendors, the latest in paddlesports equipment, on-site demos, nightly guest lecturers, paddling films, clinics and personal instruction, plus free “Quick Start” lessons for beginners. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to conservation organizations serving the Chesapeake Bay. A great way to tune up, gear up, and get connected with other paddlers for the 2010 season, http://midatlantickayakfestival.com.
May 9 2010 Alt Games College Kayaking Boatercross Attention college kayakers: The 2010 Alt Games College Kayaking Boatercross
Championships are coming to the Reno River Festival on May 9th!
Interested in competing in the College Freestyle competition? Go to www.active.com.
and enter 1848713 to register!
May 11-12 Columbia River Paddlefest-Richland,WA. The 2007 Columbia River Paddlefest kicks off festivities with the kayak adventure film, the "Reel Paddle Film Festival" on Friday night, May 11th at the Richland Red Lion . Paddlefest demo day is set for May 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is located at Howard Amon Park in Richland, WA. Paddlefest is an entirely FREE paddle day and open to the public.www.columbiariverpaddlefest.org.
May 11-12 Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic- Jacksonville, FL.- the world’s largest kayak fishing tournament to be held in Jacksonville, Florida on May 11-12. The 4th annual Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic promotes kayak fishing in Jacksonville with a fun conservation-oriented format and raises funds for children’s programs through Daniel Memorial. The premier eco-tourism event also supports the St. Johns Riverkeeper and the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA).Officials expect that more than 200 kayak anglers will target Redfish, Trout, and Flounder in a catch-photo-release format with more than $50,000 in prizes and gifts. Last year’s Classic had a world’s largest attendance of 230 paddlers with more than $40,000 in prizes and gifts. The event raised over $18,000 for local children’s and conservation charities .http://www.jaxkayakfishing.com/.
May 10-13 Reno River Festival-Reno,NV. Features an open competition, demonstrations, clinics, live music,after-parties, an expo, food, drinks and much more, the annual Reno River Festival has quickly become one of the largest and most popular whitewater festivals in the country. Now in its 4th year, the Festival attracts some of the world’s top record holders and is held at the Truckee River Whitewater Park in downtown Reno. The whitewater course totals 2,600 feet of class 2 and 3 rapids, on a difficulty scale of 1 to 6, and includes north and south channels that surround an island with 7,000 tons of smooth flat rocks along the shores for easy river access and spectator seating. Call 800-FOR-RENO (800-367-7366) or visit www.RenoRiverFestival.com
May 13 Kayak 4 A CKure Expedition -Lake Itasca, MN. A 2,350 mile journey from Lake Itasca, MN to the Gulf of Mexico by kayak starts May 13, 2007. The purpose of the expedition…to raise funds for children’s cancer. Check out our website at www.kayak4akure.org May 14-15 Dominion Riverrock - Richmond, VA.
The two-day event will feature sporting events open to amateurs and pros: freestyle bike competitions, mountain bike races, trail running, a mud run, Ultimate Air Dogs, along with the kayaking events. National and local music acts will perform each night including Robert Randolph & the Family Band and Grace Potter & the Nocturnals.
Kayak Big Air – Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15
New to Dominion Riverrock this year is Kayak Big Air. Kayakers will launch themselves down a ramp and perform backflips and spins while trying to land upright in the water. The event consists of both a qualifying round on Friday, followed by finals on Saturday. Competitors will attempt five jumps off the ramp, and each jump will be judged on the difficulty and precision of their tricks, flips and rotations. Judges will take each competitor’s best score out of their five jumps and only the top ten scores will advance to the finals where judges will crown a champion. Qualifying is on May 14 at 6:00pm. The finals are on May 15 at 7:00pm. REGISTRATION DETAILS: Before May 6: $25.00 May 7 – May 14: $35.00. Fee includes the 2010 Dominion Riverrock T-shirt, free beverage, free concert and lots of ramp time. Online registration is open now through May 12.
Onsite registration will be open on May 14 from 4pm – 6pm.
Kayak Boatercross – Saturday, May 15
Separate heats of four kayaks and canoes will line up and race head to head on James River’s turbulent Brown’s Island rapid. The course takes competitors through the river’s main drops with three different buoys that must be circled. The fastest two boats in each heat advance to the next round. Eventually, four competitors will duke it out in the championship round of Boatercross. The first heat starts at 4:00pm on May 15. Registration DETAILS:
Before May 13: $15.00
May 14 – May 15: $20.00
Fee includes the 2010 Dominion Riverrock T-shirt, post-race food and free concert. Online registration is open now through May 12. Onsite registration will be open on May 14 from 4pm–6pm and May 15 from 1pm– 4pm.
For event registration and further information about Dominion Riverrock 2010, please visit
www.dominionriverrock.com.
May 15 12th Annual Paddler's Poker Run- Ocala, FL.
This event is a 50/50 benefit for the Ocala Outdoor Adventure Camp, a non-profit organization which teaches outdoor skills to children and youth, sponsored by the FWC. Half the proceeds will go to the top poker hands, the other half will go to the Adventure Camp. Extra poker hands are available for a $5 donation each. There is also a separate FREE poker game with prizes for children under age 11. There will be many other prizes donated by area businesses and individuals in addition to the cash prizes. Each registration also includes a drawing entry for a new 12' Malibu Stealth sit-on-top kayak to be given away that afternoon. Early bird registration is going on now.
Complete details, directions, and registration forms can be downloaded from
www.mcaquaholics.com/2010pokerrun.html.
May 17 -21 Seward Sea Kayaking Symposium , Seward, AK.- The Seward Sea Kayaking Symposium is a great opportunity for not only beginners, but intermediate and advanced kayakers to learn, improve, and share skills & information. There are a lot of different activities planned at venues all over Seward and Resurrection Bay including trips to Fox Island, Aialik Bay, Orca Island, Thumb Cove, Humpy Cove, Kayaker’s Cove, Sunny Cove, and more.
In-water classes will be held at the Seward High School Pool and the Lowell Point State Recreation Area. Lecture Series classes are scheduled for the 2 conference rooms at the Hotel Edgewater, Alaska SeaLife Center and The Rae Building. The trade show will be held at the former Legends Restaurant in downtown Seward.
www.seaexpoalaska.com.
May 18-20 Hudson Valley Kayak Symposium, Fishkill,NY.- Experience kayaking, revitalize your soul, restore your potential energy, eat healthy, and stay fit at the Hudson Valley Kayak Symposium. This year we have added new classes to our kayak instructional program that are specifically designed to be efficient, fun, and exciting. Our team of kayak instructors and coaches will show you how to safely get on the water for the first time, refine your existing technique and take your kayaking to the next level. We've also added a schedule of non-kayaking activities called movement and energy, which includes guided hikes, yoga and shapeshifting. Phone: 518 424-3986
E-Mail: jm@johnnymilleradventures.com
www.hudsonvalleyoutfitters.com/hvks.htm.
May 18-20 Arkansas River Rally, Buena Vista,CO.- Whitewater enthusiasts descend on this small historic town on the Upper Arkansas River for a huge kickoff party to celebrate the start of the summer whitewater boating season. Buena Vista-based Colorado Kayak Supply is coordinating an action-packed weekend of fun and educational activities for paddlers of all ages and abilities. Kayakers from beginners to aspiring competitors can rub elbows with paddling manufacturers, top pro kayakers, and other industry pros during a weekend chock full of education, entertainment, gear shopping and camaraderie.Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center will be leading the instructional component for the weekend.
Call 800-255-5784 for more information.
http://www.rmoc.com/.
May 17-22 Bushwhacker Challenge, Alma, MI. -Opening event Fri. evening May 16, and the Bushwhacker Challenge May 17-May 22. The challenge runs the Pine and Chippewa Rivers in Gratiot and Isabella counties with a 10 mile sprint, and 150 mile closed loop course through the cities of Alma, St.Louis, and Mt. Pleasant Michigan. This is a Verlen Kruger memorial event. Rentals available from Pine River Outfitters. Information and registration: www.krugercanoes.com
May 16 2010 Molokai World Championships, Hawaii. This race is recognized as the World Surfski Championship of long distance surfski racing and is the title that the most elite watermen and water women covet the most. The race will be starting from the west end of Molokai fronting Kepuhi Beach at Kaluakoi Hotel, across the volatile and famous Ka’iwi (Molokai) Channel. The 32 mile race finishes at Koko Marina Shopping Center in front of the Kona Brewing Company restaurant. This annual event will mark the 34th crossing from Molokai to Oahu. For further information, please visit www.molokaiworldchampionships.org or you may contact race director Geoff Graf at (808) 351-9086. May 22 Windham Chamber of Commerce 7th Annual Riverfest,Participation in the “Willimantic Rootbeet Float” costs $5 which includes insurance provided by the American Canoe Association, a glass of rootbeer supplied by Hosmer Mountain Bottling Co., and a bus to bring the participants from their cars to the start of the float. For more information call the Chamber at 860-423-6389 or visit the website at http://www.www.windhamchamber.com.
Location: Willimantic River starting at the Eagleville Dam in Coventry Ct
Time: Registration begins at 8am; Float runs from 9am to 2pm.
May 23 Pa'a 'Eono Hoe-Sunday May 23, 2010 8:00 a.m- 2 p.m. An inaugural outrigger canoe ironman paddling race from Molokai,
Hawaii to Oahu, Hawaii --32 miles. This progressive race is the first race of its kind, and will
feature an "iron" or without-relief format across the most
treacherous channel in the world. For more information contact:
Angie Giancaterino
Velzy Event Marketing
velzyhawaii@gmail.com
May 22-23 Paddlefest,-Milwaukee, WI. Wisconsin’s largest test paddling event!
Laacke & Joys presents Paddlefest - "Wisconsin's Largest Test
Paddling Event" at Laacke & Joys Downtown Milwaukee @ 1433 N. Water
Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Test paddle over 100 different canoes and
kayaks on the Milwaukee River. Special pricing, factory
representatives, guided paddles, slide shows, clinics and seminars.
ACA Certified Instructor will be present. Recreational, touring and
whitewater boats available.
For more information, call 414-271-7878
www.paddlefest.net .
May 19-20 Puget Sound Sea Kayak Symposium, Tacoma, WA.- Don't miss the Puget Sound Sea Kayak Symposium this weekend at Tacoma's Pt.
Defiance Park. Classroom presentations, vendor booths, on-water classes and
boat demos cater to all ages and abilities. Saturday evening, enjoy music
and refreshments at the Water Walkers Ball, 6pm at the Mountaineer's Hall
(2302 N 30th St, Tacoma). More information online:http://metroparkstacoma.org/page.php?id=97
May 25-28 West Michigan Sea Kayaking Symposium-Camp Pendalouan, Big Blue Lake, Muskegon County, MI.
18th Annual West Michigan Sea Kayaking Symposium sponsored by West Michigan Coastal Kayakers Association.Focus on beginning and intermediate kayakers
On-water and land-based modern and traditional Greenland style classes
ACA and BCU certified instructors.
Contact: Lynn Dominguez at (989) 774-7305 or email at: domin1la@cmich.edu or go to www.wmcka.org May 26-27 'Hobuck Hoedown', Makah Bay,WA.-
Come join us for the first annual Memorial Weekend 'Hobuck Hoedown' at Hobuck Beach on Makah Bay near Neah Bay on the very northwest corner of Washington State. We're expecting paddlers from California to BC, will be offering clinics, and a premiere viewing of California based boat designer, surfer, and videographer Vince Shay's new video.
Hobuck Beach is tucked between Cape Flattery and Shi Shi Beach in Neah Bay on the Makah Native American Reservation, which is the northern edge of Olympic National Park. www.hobuckhoedown.com/
May 26-27 NY Waterway Work Trip, Union Falls Pond, N.Y.- New York Waterway Work Trip. Form more info:http://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org/pages/stewardshippages/stewardshipprojectpage.html
May 25 - June 3 6th Annual Kachemak Kayak Festival- Homer, AK.
Celebrate kayaking in one of Alaska's premiere paddling destinations.
A perfect way to get into kayaking or improve your paddling skills. All while surrounded by beautiful scenery, abundant wildlife and great company. www.kachemakkayakfestival.com
May 29 French Broad Challenge Triathlon Asheville, NC.
This is a non-traditional race which includes a 2.5 mile paddle leg on the French Broad River. Information is available at www.gloryhoundevents.com.
June June 8-10 Wyoming Whitewater Cup, Jackson, Wy.-On 6/8 Downriver race on the class III Hoback River starting at 6pm.
On 6/9 Freestyle Rodeo on the Snake River, exact location to be determined by the water gods 10am-5pm Followed by food, drink, awards, good times and camping at the West Table boat launch in the Snake River Canyon.
On 6/10 Boater Cross Race down the class IV/V Greys River beginning at 10am. June 8-10 Wenatchee River Festival, Cashmere,WA.- The Wenatchee River Festival is the premiere whitewater
festival in the West held on the banks of the Wenatchee River at
Riverside Park in Cashmere located in eastern Washington. Proceeds will
support American Whitewater's stewardship programs in the Pacific
Northwest. The event is 3 days of Fun - on-water river clinics, a
downriver race, freestyle event, equipment demos, Marketplace, a
Stewardship Roundtable, free shuttles(camping is not free this year), food, drink, music and a silent
and live auction on Saturday night. Join us!
www.wenatcheeriver.com/
. June1-13 Clean Water Surf Classic, Westport, WA.- The 6th annual Clean Water Classic (“Classic”) surfing competition is scheduled for
June 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2007. This event, the largest continuously run Pro/Am
competition in the Pacific Northwest will again take place in Westport, Washington.
The Classic is a benefit event for the Pacific Northwest chapters of the Surfrider
Foundation.
www.surfrider.org/.
June 12-13 Bodies of Trash on Bodies of Water Governor's Island, New York City.
A performance art piece using kayaks and beach trash to raise awareness
about pollution.
www.bodiesoftrash.org
www.bodiesoftrash.org.
June 13 CANOE CEDARLOO, Cedar Falls, IA.- Come join the Waterloo Jaycees as they host the oldest sanctioned race in the State of Iowa. This event,the 29th annual canoe race, consists of a 7.5 mile race that starts at 10am from Gateway Park in Cedar Falls and finishes at the location of the old Waterloo Boat House which was destroyed by floods in 2008. The event is held rain or shine. For event details go to-
www.waterloojaycess.org/
.
June 13 7th Annual Back to the Chattahoochee River Race & Festival, Atlanta, GA.- Saturday, June 13, on the Chattahoochee River just north of Atlanta, with open and recreational categories for canoes and kayaks, plus a free community festival at Roswell’s Riverside Park. Pre-registration open through June 9, on-site registration (based on capacity) begins at 6:30 am. For details and to register, go to-
www.chattahoochee.org/
.
June 14-16 National Concrete Canoe Competition-Seattle,WA.- The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is pleased to announce that the 2007 National Concrete Canoe Competition (NCCC) will be hosted by University of Washington.
ASCE's Concrete Canoe Competition provides students with a practical application of the engineering principles they learn in the classroom, along with important team and project management skills they will need in their careers. The event challenges the students' knowledge, creativity and stamina, while showcasing the versatility and durability of concrete as a building material. www.asce.org/inside/nccc2007/index.cfmm.
June 15 First Annual Grand River Kayak We are sponsoring the First Annual Grand River Kayak Race, a 3 mile fast kayak race on the Grand River on June 12th in Grand Haven MI. The proceeds of this race benefit “friends of Ottawa County Parks”. Rules and regulations are available on our website @
June 16 Sitka Sound Adventure Race, Sitka,AK.- The inaugural Sitka Sound
Ocean Adventure Race takes place on Saturday, June 16, 2007. There is a long course of 23 miles and a short course
of 13.3 miles. This is an open-water ocean race,starting and finishing at Sitka Harbor on Japonski Island. All racers are expected to attend the pre-race meeting at 8:45 a.m. race day. (907) 747-2552..http://www.sheldonjackson.edu/content/view/142/138/.
June 16-17 Callie Rohr Memorial Canoe Race, Wisconsin River, WI.- Third Annual 26 mile race on the Headwaters of the Wisconsin River.
12 classes total for Recreation and Pro Canoe and Kayak Paddlers.
Contact:
Jeff and Marcia Rohr,
Rohr's Wilderness Tours June 20-22 Zoar Outdoor 5th Annual DemoFest- Deerfield River, MA. DemoFest is a free event open to the public designed to give seasoned paddlers, as well as beginners the latest information on the whitewater industry. Paddling manufacturers will be on hand to display new whitewater kayaks, canoes, paddles and gear. It is an opportunity to test out boats, use paddles, and get some instruction from some of the most accomplished paddlers in the country. Please check our website atwww.zoaroutdoor.com/demofest.htm for up-to-date information and schedules.
June 21-34th Annual Eppie's Great Race- Milwaukee, WI.,"The World's Oldest Triathlon"®
Held on the scenic American River Parkway in Sacramento and Rancho Cordova.
5.82-mile run, 12.5-mile bike, 6.35-mile paddle
Many divisions for both teams and ironpersons.
www.TheGreatRace.org. June 23 Beer and Gear Fest,-Ohiopyle, PA. The 6th Annual festival will feature microbrews, paddling gear, live music and fun people.http://www.wilderness-voyageurs.com/.
June 30 Sheepscot River Canoe & Kayak Race, -Wiscasset, MN. 16th Annual Sheepscot River Canoe & Kayak Race (6.2 miles) mostly flat water race.Register at www.seaspraykayaking.com or call toll free 1(888) 349-7772. http://www.seaspraykayaking.com/.
Sunday May 4 Tour de Indian Arm -
Short Course 10 Km, Long Course 19 Km
Cost: Proceeds benefit Jackson Hole Kayak Club
Paying the entry fee gets you a free t-shirt, free camping on Saturday night, an entry in the gear raffle and food and drink at the award ceremony.
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