Clearwater Kayak Fest 

The Clearwater Kayak fest is set to take place on Saturday and Sunday the Aug 9th and 10th.

There have been some changes, but this is final.  On Friday night we will kick off the kayak fest with "Down Under the Horizonline"see www.skippyfilms.com  at the ski hill.

There will also be a bonfire at the ski hill for everyone to get together and catch up on news.  If you have any instruments bring them.

Those that want to dance IWE is hosting "Big Daddy and the Water Rats" There is a cover charge.  Starts around 2030.

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

Entry includes, Insurance, Lunch, accommodations, competitions on both days, prize draws, whitewater film festival and a ticket to the Saturday night concert.!!

Register on the Friday evening @Dutch Lake -
Boat Demo's

or Saturday (9am) at Liquid Lifestyles Store.

Entry Price: $55.00

Or......

Spectator Price: $40.00 (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.

 Below is a program and some important information for the Festival

Click Here to download a copy

Program:

Friday 8/8/2008

1830 - 2030: Boat Demos @Registration @ Dutch Lake - Liquid Lifestyles Trailer

1830: Volunteer meeting @ Dutch Lake

2030:  Film Festival "Down under the HorizonLine"

Saturday 9/8/2008

0900: Register @ 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

2000: Join in the party @ Clearwater ski hill. Live music, Beers and Prizes, band to be announced soon! 

Sunday 10/8/2008

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. 

Prizes: We will be giving away some nice swag throughout the weekend

Clearwater "D.R" 9/8/2008

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" 10/8/2008

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.