CALENDAR
JULY
July 6 -7 OHIO RIVER PADDLEFEST, Cincinnati,OH.- The 6th Annual Ohio River Way Paddlefest will take place in Cincinnati. Recognized as the Midwest's largest on-water canoe and kayak event, Paddlefest 2007 consists of the Ohio River Music, Arts & Outdoor Festival on July 6th and the Paddlefest Float Trip and Races on July 7th. Celebrate the beauty of the Ohio River by paddling it!
For more information, visit www.ohioriverway.org/paddlefest/events/ , email info@ohioriverway.org , or call 513-588-6936.
July 6-8Howe Sound Outrigger Race, Gibsons British Columbia,Can.- The 9th Annual Howe Sound Outrigger Race will be held on July 6-8, 2007 in
Gibsons British Columbia just 50 minutes from Vancouver Canada.
This event is recognized as one of the major paddling events of its kind in
Canada and continues to enjoy international acclaim as one of the top ten
outrigger races in the world. This year's event will have a new look with
the addition of OC6 and OC1 sprints added to the usual long and short
courses.
For information visit www.clippercanoes.com.
JULY 14-15 Santa Margarita Fishing Derby - Santa Margarita, CA.
Barbeque Overnight Camping and Paddle Outing at Santa Margarita Regional Park.
Email Questions to: kayakandcanoe@hotmail.com
For a detailed flyer map and directions log onto: http://www.kayakandcanoeguidebooks.com/page12.html
July 14-15Maine Kayak Fishing Tournament, Kennebec, MN.2nd Annual Maine Kayak Fishing Tournament- Saltwater Kayak Fishing Tournament on the Kennebec, New Meadows, Sheepscot and Androscoggin Rivers benefits "Kids Hooked on Fishing" Program. Lots of Prizes and give-aways! 1(888) 349-7772. .www.MaineKayakFishing.com.
July 26-29 AAPAR Outdoor Education Conference, Coeur d’Alene, ID.- Get Out! 2007 AAPAR Outdoor & Adventure Education Conference. The Conference provides outdoor and adventure principles and practices that professionals can immediately put to use. Workshop topics include Teaching Adventure Skills in the Gym, Back Country Cooking; Dutch Oven Style, Paddling Safety and Fly Fishing. Get Out! is designed for physical educators, teacher preparation instructors, undergraduate and graduate students, outdoor/recreation specialists and community leaders (such as youth-organization staff) who want to lead outdoor pursuits. .www.aahperd.org/aapar/GetOut/.
AUGUST
August 18-22 Paddle Oregon, Willamette,OR.-
JPaddle Oregon is a five day, four night canoe and kayak trip down the
Willamette River in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley. This year's
trip starts on the Santiam River in Jefferson and ends at Clackamette Park
in Oregon City. Participants camp together; eat delicious catered meals;
enjoy nightly speakers and entertainment; learn about river issues and
ecology; and share this one of a kind experience with fellow paddlers.
Registration includes meals, gear shuttle, safety support, camping
accommodations and entertainment. Your participation also supports
Willamette Riverkeeper's work to protect and restore this amazing Oregon
River. Details are online at www.paddleoregon.org.
August 20-23 British Canoe Union Week,Cathlamet, WA.- Four days of training and assessment in the BCU tradition offered by some of the nation’s top BCU coaches in some spectacular paddling locations. Star awards 1 through 4, coach 2 training and assessment, canoe safety test. Followed by the Lower Columbia Kayak Roundup. Registration at www.columbiariverkayaking.com/bcuweek.html .
August 24-26 Lower Columbia Kayak Roundup, Cathlamet, WA.- A skills-based sea kayak symposium hosted by Skamokawa Center and Columbia River Kayaking. Two days of on-water classes for all levels are followed by some rousing and skill-building kayak games. Top it off with a day trip designed to challenge those new skills, all presented by a dozen of the nation’s top kayak coaches and locally knowledgeable guides. The Lower Columbia River is up to 8 miles across, studded with islands, tidally influenced, home to two National Wildlife Refuges and lots of wildlife, which make it the perfect kayaking classroom. Protected sloughs open into exciting channels, and culminate at the legendary Mouth of the Columbia. LoCo Roundup is based on Puget Island in the middle of the Columbia River an hour and a half NW (downriver) from Portland, OR, at Slow Boat Farm. Camping, lodging, and naturally raised local produce and meat are available. LoCo Roundup features evening programs, music, and good fun. Registration is now open, and limited to 60 participants. A week of British Canoe Union trainings and assessments precedes the LoCo Roundup.
www.columbiariverkayaking.com/roundup.html
SEPTEMBER
Sept 27-28 Humnboldt Bay Paddlefest, Eureka, CA-
Sixth annual paddlefest. Free event with exhibitors, kayak demos, kayak games, contests, races and classes on land and water. Details are online at www.humboldtbaypaddlefest.com.
OCTOBER
Oct. 27-Nov. 4 Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival, Fort Myers, FL.-
The festival that celebrates Southwest Florida's 100 mile marked paddling trail is set to again showcase the Great Calusa Blueway.
Details are online at www.calusabluewaypaddlingfestival.com/.
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