Clearwater Kayak Fest 

August 11th

We like to thank you for making the Clearwater Kayak Festival a very successful weekend.  We had 69 registrants, great water levels and beautiful sunny weather!  We couldn't have ask for any thing better.  Here are the results: 

DownRiver Race

Mens open

1^st:  Fred Coriell - Idaho

2^nd:  Adrian Kiernan - Australia

3^rd: Sean Bozkewycz - Australia 

Women’s open

1^st: Melissa Newell-Idaho

2^nd: Jemma  Rose - Chilliwack

3^rd: Heather Thomas – Clearwater

Women’s Novice

1^st:  Jesse Paloposki - Nanaimo

2^nd: Maggie Crocker – Chilliwack

Rodeo

Mens open

1st: Mikkel St.Jean-Duncan - Calgary

2nd:  Chris Ryman – Crescent Valley

3rd: James Roddick - ?

4th: Scott Streadwick - Clearwater

Woman's Open

1st: Andrea Huser (Perrett) - Kamloops

2nd: Rhonda Shippy – Rocky Mtn. House

Women’s Novice

1^st:  Jesse Paloposki - Nanaimo

2^nd: Maggie Crocker – Chilliwack

June 13th

Yes!  We are happy to confirm that  Sweatshop Union -the  Hip Hop, Rap, Turntablism band is playing at the Clearwater Kayak Festival.  The evening of August 1st will be rockin!

March 24th

This year all participants will be receiving a  "HT naturals" Clearwater Kayak Fest t-shirt with their registration fee.  The t-shirts will be for sale throughout the weekend for $15.00.

February 12th

Due to circumstance we had to change the dates to July 31st - August 2nd, 2009 - The long weekend in August.  Exciting news! We are working on getting T-shirts sponsored for the weekend.  We will keep you informed. 

January 3rd

2008 photos should be up soon, its been a bummer getting photos this year from people.  Mat Kasunich created a cool video.  Check out this link  http://www.coastalbc.com/paddle/gallery.htm

 January 2nd

Our 2009 dates have been set for July 31st-August 2nd!  We are working on hosting another great weekend.  So stay tuned. 

 2008 Results

Open  - Clearwater DR

 Adrian Kiernam,Tasmania- 1st

Bryn Thomas, Clearwater - 2nd

Richard Clark, UK - 3rd

Novice Women

Linda Johanson, Nelson - 1st

Allison Cano, Calgary - 2nd

Crystaql Rogers, Clearwater - 3rd

Novice Men

Derek O'Dette, Clearwater - 1st

Rodeo

Men's

Adrian Kiernan - 1st 

Bryn Thomas - 2nd

Dan Heyworth (Team GB) - 3rd    Sorry about the mistake, see ya in 2010!! 

Novice 

Liam Dhillon and Kelly Williamson - shared 1st

August 12

Thank you all for participating in the 2nd annual Clearwater Kayak Fest!  It was another memorable weekend that saw kayakers from all over enjoying the Clearwater River.  Stay tuned for race results and photos.

July 30

At 1430 on Sunday there will be a BBQ and Gear Swap @ IWE.  At the BBQ we will award the winners of the DownRiver Race and the Rodeo.  Plus, this is a good time for you to sell / trade your old unwanted gear.  See ya there!  

July 29

Ski Hill Directions:  There are only two major intersections on Hwy 5 in Clearwater.  Coming from the south - First intersection (Wells Gray Inn on right, Dutch Lake Restaurant and Red and White Ice Cream stand on left).  Take a right at the Wells Gray Inn, go up small hill then down, you will pass Home Hardware, Post Office other stores - Keep going straight.  Drive over blue bridge, go straight up small hill first left turn - there is a Clearwater Ski Hill sign.

If you are coming from the north - take a left at Wells Gray Inn - follow the south directions.

The camping is first come first serve, so we recommend that you arrive early to get a spot.  Tents are prefer but if you have a small RV it might work.  There are no hook ups or waste disposal system.  If you have a big RV and want all the amenities, then contact Dutch Lake Motel and RV @ 1-877-674-3325, Clearwater Valley Resort & KOA @ 1-888-837-1161, Dutch Lake Resort RV Park @ 1-888-884-4424.

July 27

Ticket price for the weekend $55.00 

Spectator Ticket:  $40.00 (includes: Sat lunch, Sunday BBQ, concert ticket, camping fee)

Concert Ticket:  $15.00

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

July 5

Saturday night live music will be Freeflow - everything from hip-hop and funk to reggae and rock

July 3

If you can not make it to the festival but would like to make a donation for Ben's two children - Rio and Fin.  Royal Bank branch 003, savings account, account # 010905004502, Robin Earle.  Thank You! 

We were able to secure accommodations for the Clearwater Kayak Fest.  All kayakers will be staying at the Clearwater Ski Hill.  Directions:  Arriving from south - At the Wells Gray Inn, Dutch Lake Restaurant intersection take a right, go down hill, pass post office/home hardware store, go straight over blue bridge, head up hill, left turn - you'll see the sign.

June 29

Hello, Everyone!  The Clearwater Kayak Fest is still happening.  It is dedicated in memory of Ben Earle and will be a fundraiser for his two little ones.  There will be some minor changes to the schedule.  We are looking forward to seeing all of our friends, it is going to be an awesome weekend, with lots of prizes, excellent food and good times on the river.

June 28

Attention!  Exciting new additions to 2008 Clearwater Kayak Fest.

Friday night:  Kick off weekend with Film Festival "Down Under the Horizonline" see www.skippyfilms.com  and bonefire. (If no fire band)

Saturday night:  Live Music @ ski hill (band still to be annonced)

Sunday afternoon:  BBQ @IWE, awards and gear swap

May 4

The dates for the 2008 festival have been set. Due to the slow start to the summer melt we will be having the festival on the 9th and 10th of August. "Down Under the Horizonline" see www.skippyfilms.com.

See the event page for a program and information   

April 21

A tentative program and information for the 2008 festival has been posted on the eventpage.

January 17

Photos of the 2007 festival have been added to the website. See the 2007 photos page.

Some new photos of the Clearwater and surrounding rivers have also been added to the gallery page.

December 4

Clearwater Kayak Fest 2008!!!!

We are starting to put a few plans togeather for the up comming 2008 Clearwater River Kayaking Festival.

After the huge sucess of the inagural event in July this year we cant wait to hold an even better one next time.

The tentative dates will be July 19th and 20th with August 8th and 9th as alternate dates if needed.

Keep your eye out for more info comming in the new year.

Enjoy you winter, or summer if you are lucky enough!!!!! and we will see you on the river!!

July 23

The Clearwater Kayak Festival has come and gone and was a huge sucess!! Thanks to everyone who showed up and took part, to all our volunteers and to all who supported the festival.

A full round up and pictures will be posted soon.

Results:

Clearwater "DR"

Female Open

1. Kim Ward-Roberts

2. Amanda Gee

3. Heather Thomas

Male Open

1. Adrian Kiernan

2. Jamie Huser

3. Mikkel St Jean Duncan

Rodeo

Female Open

1. Kim Ward-Roberts

2. Amanda Gee

3. Heather Thomas

Male Open

1. Ben Earle

2. Adrian Kiernan

3. Bryn Thomas