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GOT OLD GEAR? Wild Rock has teamed up with Family Services of Haliburton County (home of the Gull River), to recycle used paddling gear to help out young paddlers. Donations to the W.E.R.K. will get you a tax receipt that could help out on your income tax. They're looking for boats, skirts, paddles, paddling jackets and PFDs. Donations can be made at the Palmer River and Gull River festivals, or at the Boat WERKs in Minden. Call Greg Shantz at (705) 457-5345.

Gull River Open Canoe Slalom (Thu Sep 19 2002 - Sat Sep 21 2002) type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Minden, Ontario, Canada Contact: Mike Yee mikeyee@sympatico.ca Phone: 905-649-1999 Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Cowichan Jr Training Camp (Mon Mar 17 2003 - Fri Mar 21 2003) type of event: Paddling Clinic    Location: Vancouver Island BC, Canada Contact: Andrew Mylly amylly@sprint.ca Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Rich Weiss Memorial Cup (Sat Mar 22 2003 - Sun Mar 23 2003) First selection race to determine the BC team. type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Chilliwack BC, Canada Contact: Andrew Mylly amylly@sprint.ca Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Credit River Downriver Race (Sat Mar 29 2003) It might be cold water but it is a great excuse to get on the river. type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Port Credit, Ontario, Canada Contact: Linda Reiche lreiche@hostmann-steinberg.com Phone: 416-755-5681 Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Credit Slalom (Sun Mar 30 2003) type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Port Credit, Ontario, Canada Contact: Jeff McColl jedi_jeffi@hotmail.com Phone: 905-878-2565 Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Humber River Downriver Race (Sat Apr 5 2003) Keep the spring paddling momentum! type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Contact: Mike Twichin jtwitchin@sympatico.ca Phone: 416-742-5232 Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Burnaby Clinic and Race (Sun Apr 6 2003) type of event: Paddling Clinic    Paddling Competition Location: Burnaby BC, Canada Contact: Andrew Mylly amylly@sprint.ca Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Crowe Bridge Festival (Sat Apr 12 2003 - Sun Apr 13 2003) I LOVE this playspot! And it's got great views for spectators from the bridge which is directly over the hole. Let's hope the water levels are sweet, we already know it's going to be cold! Saturday features free demos and clinics with the pro's. Saturday evening a Pro night rodeo under the Bridge and the King/Queen of the Crowe party with Kegs of the Kawartha's finest Beer! Sunday is the kick-off for the Average Joe/Jane Rodeo series at noon. type of event: River Festival    Paddling Competition Location: Campbellford, Ontario, Canada Contact: Joleen  joleen@boatwerks.net Phone: 705-760-3322 Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Cowichan River S-Bend Slalom (Sat Apr 12 2003 - Sun Apr 13 2003) The second race to determine the BC Slalom team. type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Duncan BC, Canada Contact: Dan Norman dan.norman@brentwood.bc.ca Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Average Joe/Jane Rodeo (Crowe Bridge) (Sun Apr 13 2003) Fun for all. For beginner and intermediate playboaters looking for some fun laid back competition. type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Campbellford, Ontario, Canada Contact: Wildrock  jeff@boatwerks.net Phone: 705-760-3322 Fax: no fax number available Website: http://www.crowevalley.com/page2.htm

 

Mississippi Downriver Race (Sun Apr 13 2003) type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Mississippi, Ontario, Canada Contact: Maureen Lamb lamb.maureen@fin.gc.ca Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Canadian Downriver Trials (Sun Apr 20 2003) type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Rouge River, Quebec, Canada Contact: Harold Van Winssen hvw@templemanmenninga.com Phone: 613-967-0219 Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Level Six Champlain Cup (Sat Apr 26 2003 - Sun Apr 27 2003) type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Champlain Rapids, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Contact: Tyler Lawlor tyler@levelsix.ca Phone: (613) 274-0144 Fax: no fax number available Website: www.kayak.qc.ca/rodeo/RodeoLevelSix.htm

 

American River Festival (Sat Apr 26 2003 - Sun Apr 27 2003) Held on the South Fork of the American River, one of the most popular whitewater rivers in California. Whitewater Rodeo, wildwater race, slalom race, live music, dinner, dance, auction, raffle, booths, and other activities. A part of the West Coast circuit, attracting world-class competitors. type of event: River Festival    Location: Coloma, California, USA Contact: Bobby Housand bobbieh@innercite.com Phone: 530-626-6882 Fax: no fax number available Website: www.americanriverfestival.org

 

Moira River Downriver Race (Sun Apr 27 2003) type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: , Ontario, Ca Contact: Harold Van Winssen hvw@templemanmenninga.com Phone: 613-967-0219 Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Mamquam Race (Sun Apr 27 2003) The 3rd race to determine BC's slalom team. type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Squamish BC, Canada Contact: Don Jamieson info@squamishkayak.com Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Chambly Rodeo (Sat May 3 2003 - Sun May 4 2003) Last year, qualifications were on the Saturday, finals on Sunday. The Chambley Rodeo website hasn't been updated as of March 12... stay tuned, or if you have more info, let me know at info@kayaknews.ca type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Chambly, Quebec, Canada Contact: Guillaume Larouche Phone: (450)447-8378 Fax: no fax number available Website: www.kayak.qc.ca/rodeo/chambly.htm

 

Hope Slough Clinic and Race (Sat May 3 2003) type of event: Paddling Clinic    Paddling Competition Location: Chilliwack BC, Canada Contact: Shonnet Allen lrallen@dowco.com Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Robson Expression Session (Sat May 3 2003) Taking place at Parkhill. Freestyle competition, paddling clinics and boater-cross. Limited to 25 entrants per category. The runs will be judged by peers. Good venue for spectators. Boat companies, suppliers and retailers will be on hand to show you the goods available for this season. Robson North America and Extreme Gear type of event: Paddling Competition    Paddling Clinic Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Contact: Brian  extremegear@rogers.com Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Elora Down River Race (Sat May 10 2003) type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Elora, Ontario, Canada Contact: Mike Twitchin jltwitchin@sympatico.ca Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Ontario Slalom Team Trials (Elora) (Sun May 11 2003) type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Elora, Ontario, Canada Contact: Mike Twitchin jltwitchin@sympatico.ca Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Labelle Rodeo - Quebec Cup (Sat May 17 2003) My French isn't great, but from what I can tell, this is a great event for intermediate paddlers to get some experience. Admission is $25. type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Labelle, Quebec, Canada Contact: Jean-François Couillard osteocroteau@hotmail.com Phone: (819) 429-5898 Fax: no fax number available Website: http://www.kayak.qc.ca/rodeo/labelle.htm

 

3rd Annual Kayakers' Retreat Traytown & Terra Nova Park (Sat May 17 2003 - Mon May 19 2003) An opportunity to start off the season with some great paddling, refine skills, see all the new boats, meet people and most of all - have fun! Organized by KAYAK NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR type of event: Paddling Clinic    Other Location: Terra Nova Park, Newfoundland, Canada Contact:   Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: www.kayakers.nf.ca/knlretreat2003.html

 

Palmer Rapids Riverfest (Sat May 17 2003 - Sun May 18 2003) Free paddling clinics, kayak polo, music, tasty treats and exhibitors from various outdoor gear reps with an assortment of new demos boats, gear and paddling paraphernalia. New this year will be a boater cross, a woman's clinic and additional exhibitors and evening slideshow. Organized by Paddlers Co-op type of event: River Festival    Location: Palmer Rapids, Ontario, Canada Contact:   info@paddlerco-op.com Phone: 613 758 2772 Fax: no fax number available Website: www.paddlerco-op.com

 

Average Joe/Jane Rodeo #2 (Sun May 18 2003) Part of the Palmer Rapids River Festival, the competition is for beginner and intermediate playboaters. Held at Hass Hole. Organized by Boatwerks type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Palmer Rapids, Ontario, Canada Contact: Jeff  jeff@boatwerks.net Phone: 705-760-3322 Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Andrew Westlake Memorial Slalom (Sun May 18 2003) First race in the Canada Cup series. type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Minden, Ontario, Canada Contact: Charlie Hastings charlie.hastings@sympatico.ca Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Kananaskis Whitewater Festival (Sat May 24 2003 - Sun May 25 2003) type of event: River Festival    Location: Kananaskis River, Alberta, Canada Contact: Patch Bennett patch@h2oguides.net Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Quebec Cup Slalom (Sun May 25 2003) Race two in the Canada Cup series type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Jonquiere, Quebec, Canada Contact: Jean Chouinard chouinjean@hotmail.com Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

World Freestyle Championships (Mon May 26 2003 - Sat May 31 2003) Best of the best! Too many to mention type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Graz , Austria Contact:   office@rodeoworlds.com Phone: ++43/(0)316-7216 Fax: no fax number available Website: www.rodeoworlds.com/

 

Cdn Slalom Trials (Sat May 31 2003 - Sun Jun 1 2003) Races three and four in the Canada Cup series. type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Jonquiere, Quebec, Canada Contact: Jean Chouinard chouinjean@hotmail.com Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

St. Felicien Rodeo (Sat Jun 7 2003) Quebec Cup series. type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: St. Felicien, Quebec, Canada Contact: Gino Thibeault gino_tibo@engineer.com Phone: (418) 541-3334 Fax: no fax number available Website: www.kayak.qc.ca/rodeo/RodeoStFelicien.htm

 

Festival de la Jacques-Cartier (Fri Jun 13 2003 - Sun Jun 15 2003) The Tewksbury section is probably the most famous river run of the Quebec City area since it runs all summer. There are a few rafting companies on that river. The freestyle event is part of both the Quebec Circuit and the Jacques-Cartier Festival. This is an average class III-IV river depending on the level. The 'portefeuille' is a spot where everyone stops to play in. It changes a lot with the level and is always explosive! The rapids section just above is named 'les Frangins' and is very interesting. type of event: River Festival    Location: Tewksbury, Quebec, Canada Contact: Eric Boudreau ericboudreau@ccapcable.com Phone: (418) 848-1514 Fax: no fax number available Website: www.kayak.qc.ca/rodeo/RodeoTewksbury.htm

 

Kipawa River Rally (Fri Jun 20 2003 - Sun Jun 22 2003) Come out and help support one of Canada's most endangered rivers - 20kms of some of the best paddling in North America. Hundreds of people came out last year and it was a hoot! Bring bug spray (or armour), and say hi if you see me. type of event: River Festival    Location: Laniel, Quebec, Canada Contact: Gerry Bedard search1@sympatico.ca Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: http://www.kipawariver.ca/rally/index.html

 

Fernie Riverfest (Sat Jun 21 2003 - Mon Jun 23 2003) type of event: River Festival    Location: Fernie BC, Canada Contact: Dan Savage dan@fernie.com Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Yukon River Quest (Wed Jun 25 2003) The longest endurance marathon canoe & kayak race in the world, a total of 742 km. Where else could you paddle 24 hours a day? The race starts in WHitehorse and ends in Dawson City. type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Contact: River Quest dotjeff@aptalaska.net Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Gull River Festival (Sat Jun 28 2003 - Sun Jun 29 2003) Fun spirited competition for those learning playboating skills and hoping to improve. Loads of laughs and good company at Ontario's most popular river festival! type of event: River Festival    Location: Minden, Ontario, Canada Contact: Jeff  jeff@boatwerks.net Phone: 705-760-3322 Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Cdn Canoe and Kayak Festival (Sat Jun 28 2003 - Tue Jul 1 2003) Lots of fun on the Ottawa. Treasure hunt, kayak and canoe lessons, races, and lots more. Lots! type of event: River Festival    Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Contact:   info@canoekayakfestival.org Phone: (613) 761-6758 Fax: (613) 235-0043 Website: http://www.canoekayakfestival.org/program_e.html

 

Ottawa Pumphouse Slalom (Mon Jun 30 2003) type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Ottawa On, Canada Contact: Ron Ridley cridley@rogers.com Phone: 613-523-8548 Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Gull River Festival (Sat Jul 5 2003 - Sun Jul 6 2003) Organized by Gull River Association type of event: River Festival    Paddling Competition Location: Minden On, Canada Contact:   Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Rouleau du President Rodeo (Sat Jul 5 2003) One of the oldest stops on the Quebec Cup series. It's always fun to go and watch this event. The hole can be smooth at lower water or tricky at higher water. But whatever the level, there are always many surprises! type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Pont-Rouge, Quebec, Canada Contact: Dominic Chaput dominickayak@earthlink.net Phone: (418) 849-1172 Fax: no fax number available Website: http://www.kayak.qc.ca/rodeo/RodeoRouleauPresident.htm

 

MKC Ontario Slalom Championships (Sun Jul 6 2003) type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Combermere On, Canada Contact: Claudia Van Wijk whitewater@owl-mkc.ca Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Paddle to a Cure (Sat Jul 12 2003 - Sat Aug 16 2003) Paddle to a Cure is a series of sea kayak trips to raise funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. These trips offer an outdoor adventure-based experience, which encourages group support, personal growth and physical challenge. In order to take part on one of the legs of the journey, individual participants need to collect donations totaling $2500 or more. Deadline for registration is March 31, 2003. Beginners are welcome. Date: Various trip lengths throughout July and August, 2003 Location: Trips are offered on Lake Superior, Georgian Bay and the coast of BC Contact: 416-596-6773 (1-800-387-9816) ext 544 or visit www.paddletoacure.com Organized by Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation type of event: Other    Location: various, Ontario and British Columbia, Canada Contact: Erin Lalonde  elalonde@cbcf.org Phone: 416-596-6773 ext Fax: 416-596-7857 Website: www.paddletoacure.com

 

Rouge River Jambouree (Sat Jul 12 2003 - Sun Jul 13 2003) I don't have a lot of info about this event. Let me know if you haev any details - email me at info@kayaknews.ca type of event: River Festival    Location: Rouge River, Quebec, Canada Contact:   Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Palmer Rapids Slalom (Sun Jul 27 2003) type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Palmer Rapids, Ontario, Canada Contact: Harold Van Winnsen hvw@templemanmenninga.com Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

NA Squirt Boating Championships (Sat Aug 2 2003 - Sun Aug 3 2003) I'm not 100\\\% sure about the exact date. That said: Competition to showcase squirt boating skills in flatwater, mystery moves and freestyle through a rapid. A cash purse will be awarded to top three placements for overall points. There will be no entrance fee and all competitors will receive a free NASBA t-shirt. Open to any squirt boater who is willing to compete in all three events. type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Beachburg, Ontario, canada Contact: Deb O'Keefe Deb@northamericansquirt.com Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: www.northamericansquirt.com/Championship/championship.html

 

Cadet/Jr Development Clinic (Mon Aug 4 2003 - Wed Aug 6 2003) type of event: Paddling Clinic    Location: Chilliwack BC, Canada Contact: Andrew Mylly amylly@sprint.ca Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Cdn Ntl DR & Slalom Championships (Thu Aug 7 2003 - Sun Aug 10 2003) type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Chilliwack BC, Canada Contact: Andrew Mylly amylly@sprint.ca Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Mistassibi Rodeo (Sat Aug 9 2003) Yet another stop in the Quebec Cup series. With 5 meter waves and a flow of 300 cubic meters in August, the Mistassibi River is definitely a must. Come dare the famous Hawaii rapid. There are many rapids and features on this great river. The location of the rodeo will depend on the water level. type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Lac St. Jean, Quebec, Canada Contact: Sylvain Alarie 4765 infos@aventure-expedition.com Phone: 1-800-789-4765 Fax: no fax number available Website: http://www.kayak.qc.ca/rodeo/RodeoMistassibi.htm

 

Montreal Kayak Surf Festival (Sat Aug 16 2003 - Sun Aug 17 2003) The Lachine Rapids attract people from all over the globe. Big Joe is a big breaking wave with a steeper and a flatter side. There is a deck on the rocks besides the upper eddy. There is also a large eddy at the bottom but you have to walk and paddle back up to the upper eddy. This rodeo is filmed and then video judged. So be sure to expect lots of laughs and surprises at the viewing of the tape on big screen during the evening party. type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Contact: Hugo Lavictoire hugo@ksf.ca Phone: 514.595.SURF Fax: no fax number available Website: www.kayak.qc.ca/rodeo/RodeoLachine.htm

 

Upper Gatineau Whitewater Festival (Sat Aug 23 2003 - Sun Aug 24 2003) Since 1997 the festival has brought boaters together in an effort to help bring attention to this beautiful and endagered river, and have a heck of a lot of fun to boot! Check out the website for more info. type of event: River Festival    Location: Maniwaki, Quebec, Canada Contact:   info@canot-kayak-qc.ca Phone: (514) 252-3001 Fax: no fax number available Website: www.gatineau.org

 

Average Joe/Jane Rodeo #4 (Sun Aug 24 2003) The playspot will depend on the level, most likely Push-Button though. Come out to finish the season in good natured competition with fellow average Joe's and Jane's. Organized by Wild Rock Outfitters type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Beachburg On, Canada Contact: Jeff  jeff@boatwerks.net Phone: 705-760-3322 Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Equinox Adventures Ottawa River Rodeo (Sat Aug 30 2003 - Sun Aug 31 2003) Equinox Adventures type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Beachburg, Ontario, Canada Contact: Paul Sevcik paul@equinoxadventures.com Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Long Beach Paddle Surf (Mon Sep 1 2003) The date isn't confirmed yet - call Shayne for details. type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Tofino BC, Canada Contact: Shayne Vollmers Phone: 250 390-6866 Fax: no fax number available Website: no website available

 

Garberator Pro Rodeo (Sat Sep 6 2003 - Sun Sep 7 2003) Organized by Wilderness Tours type of event: Paddling Competition    Location: Ottawa River, Beachburg, Ontario, Canada Contact: Wilderness Tours Phone: n/a Fax: no fax number available Website: www.ottawakayak.com/events/rodeo.cfm