World Kayak Event Coverage

A lot has been happening in Western Canada since we last posted.  We hosted a double header Throwdown/Survivor Slalom event in Chilliwack, BC and two youth camps in Alberta and the Northwest Territories.
Northern Youth Camp – Fort Smith, Northwest Territories

Kiddies Having Fun

Surfing it up at Playground Rapid on the Slave River

Chilliwack Cup #2

Event Results

Event Name: [...]

CBC News
After shelving the project more than 20 years ago, industry is once again looking at hydro development on the Slave River on the N.W.T.- Alberta border.   Click here to read the article.
Slave River Paddle Fest – hosted on the August long weekend this event was one of the best ever!  Warm water, gentle play [...]

Another great day in Southern Alberta.  The second World Kayak Throwdown event in Western Canada was held at the Boulder Run on the Oldman River near Pincher Creek.
Supported by High Level Canoes and Kayaks, I spent the day paddling the Highwood River near Longview, Alberta with a few of their staff – Cooper Isaac and [...]

World Kayak Throwdown #3 – Thursday July 2 at 7:00 pm
Boulder Run on the Oldman River, Lundbreck BC
Paddling Ability – all levels beginner to advanced
River Location – waves/hole; river access; big eddies

Another great day!  We started off with paddling the Pipestone near Lake Louise and then headed back to Canmore for the Rundle Riot; the second World Kayak Survivor Slalom from a series of four in Western Canada.  Amidst thunder showers throughout the day the clouds parted ways for our event and the sun was out [...]

Another awesome weekend on the Chilliwack River! With the second of three World Kayak Throwdowns, this Sunday afternoon was the inaugrual Chilliwack Cup.  The afternoon began with a river run for those interested and was capped by the first of two Chilliwack Cup events hosted at the Pointa Vista Wave.
What are the FUNdamentals behind these World Kayak Throwdowns? It [...]

Click Here to Register for these Events
The Chilliwack Cup
This is the second of three freestyle events to be held on the Chilliwack River at Pointa Vista.  A wave/hole feature that is challenging enough for advanced boaters and super fun for beginners; come check us out this Sunday at 3 PM.

Survivor Slalom #2 – The Rundle [...]

Thursday evening was the first Survivor Slalom of the season.  Hosted at Deerfoot Meadows in Calgary this proved to be the beginnings of a recreational slalom paddling group that is keen to use this paddling discipline as a means to improving skill.  A short clinic prior to each paddler completing two timed runs down the [...]

An awesome weekend!  With the Vancouver Kayak Club Whitewater Festival, prime river levels, decent weather and good friends we saw a turnout from BC, Alberta, Ontario, Oregon and other far off places.  Guided river runs were available to all levels of paddlers and it was really awesome to see a new group of beginners off [...]