Clearwater Kayak Fest 

2010 EVENT - HIGHLIGHTS

Friday, Saturday and Sunday July 30st, July 31st, and August 1st, 2010.

On Friday night

6:30-8:30pm - Demo and family fun on Dutch Lake. 

We are lucky to have:

Confluence rep (Wavesport)- Kevin Henderson

Jackson reps - Scott Streadwick (Liquid Lifestyles) and Chris & Andrea (Endless Adventure).

Liquid Logic  rep- Scott Streadwick (Liquid Lifestyles)

Bliss-Stick  rep- Andrew Loughlin

Also

Friday evening we will be hosting a Film Festival at the Clearwater Ski Hill

Saturday Night

To be announced will start at 10:30pm at the ski hill.  Doors will open at 8:30pm.

Big Auction Items:

WaveSport Kayak - Thanks to Confluence

The Clearwater  festival is an event for all levels of paddlers, expert to novice.

Entry is in one of four divisions,

Male-Open - Male-Novice

Female-Open - Female-Novice

 Below is a program and some important information for the Festival

Program:

Friday 30/8/2010

1830 - 2030: Boat Demos and family fun @ Dutch Lake

2030:  Film Festival @ Clearwater Ski Hill

Clearwater Kayak Festival registration will occur at the Skill Hill 

Saturday 31/8/2010

0900: Register (late arrivals) @ Liquid Lifestyles Store

1030: Briefing 

1130: Start of "Clearwater D.R." race. Race your division in the down river style race on the "Middle Canyon" (open) or "Float Section" (novice)

Race times start from:

1130 – Female Novice

1145 – Male Novice

1200 – Female Open Heats, 15 min intervals

1215 – Male Open Heats, 15 min intervals

1300 – Female Open Final

1315 – Male open Final

A shuttle will leave from the "take out" for each race 15 min before each race.

1330: Lunch @ the "Kettle" beach

1430: Hook up with other paddlers for the run back to town and some freestyle practice, from Km 7.5 down. (portage the kettle) Shuttles will be available every half hour from 1630

2030: Join in the party @ Clearwater ski hill. Live music-.  Auction,  Beers and Prizes 

Sunday 1/9/2010

1100: Rodeo. Surf your way to victory in a relaxed freestyle competition. Biggest move-Best ride wins! Location T.B.A.

1100 – Female Novice

1130 – Male Novice

1200 – Female Open

1230 – Male Open

1300 – Finals (In same order)

1430: BBQ Lunch @ IWE and gear swap, bring along your unwanted/old gear and trade it or sell it. 

Entry Price: $55.00

Or......

Spectator Price: $45.00 (includes, Lunches, Camping and concert ticket

Concertticket:  $15.00  

*Combinations of the above are available if you wish to attend for one event or two.

Important information:

Clearwater "D.R" 1/9/2009

Event: A Down River style race.

Open: Heats of ten paddlers followed by a final for the top paddlers from each heat.

Novice: A mass start

Location: Open: The Class III Middle Canyon,

Novice: The class I-II section above the Middle Canyon

Restrictions: Boat length is restricted to 280 cm 9’2"

Time: See the program for race times

Shuttles: Will be available for competitors from their "take out" to "put in" Park at Km 8.3 (Open) or Km 11(Novice). Your shuttle will leave 15 min prior to race start time. Shuttles will run until all paddlers are shuttled

Shuttles will leave for drivers only from the Clearwater river town bridge to the Lower Canyon put in (Km 7.5) every half hour from 1630

Spectators: See map for spectator areas

Parking: See map for parking areas

Lunch: Lunch will be at the Kettle take out (km 8.3) from 1330

Clearwater "Rodeo" 2/9/2009

Event: A relaxed freestyle event where the best ride or biggest move wins. The location will be decided on the weekend. Surf in your division

The Format will be announced on the day but will include both scored rides and "Biggest Move"

Location: Announced Sat night

Restrictions: There is no restriction on boat type or size

Time: See the program for times

Shuttles: Competitors will be responsible for getting themselves to the put in/s.

After the event shuttles will leave from the take out/s at 1400

Spectators: See map for spectator areas

Parking: See map for parking areas

Lunch: Lunch will be on the lawn at IWE from 1430

Other Stuff……..

Divisions:

Entry for competitors is in one of four divisions:

- Female Novice - Male Novice

- Female Open - Male Open

Demos:

Demo boats are available throughout the weekend.

Safety:

It is very important we run a safe event. All participants are asked to take an active role in ensuring the safety of themselves and each other during the festival.

- All paddlers are to wear appropriate paddling equipment including a Whitewater Helmet and PFD

- Paddlers are to stop all else and help someone in distress

- Only approved Spectator areas, Parking areas and access trails are to be used - don’t hang out on the road

- All drivers are to drive slowly and be looking out for pedestrians and other vehicles

Camping:

Camping for the event is at the Clearwater Ski Hill. It is per person or is included in registration

Wells grey Park:

As the event is held in a provincial park it is important we respect the area.

All litter is to be removed.

Only existing trails, roads, and access points are to be used

Why a paddle Fest on the Clearwater?

Every summer paddlers from near and far converge on the Clearwater river to bask in the Interior B.C. sun and play on the warm, and of course clear, waters of the mighty Clearwater river!

The Clearwater paddle fest was brought about to showcase this amazing river over a couple of days where paddlers of all levels can meet, party, boat and relax on and around this gem of a river.