May 13 2012
Well the sled is now parked for the summer and the water is starting to flow in the Fraser Valley. The 2012 Vancouver Kayak Club Festival was a great kick off for the season. For the first year the festival had an awesome flow! At around 1.5meters the river dished out great rides and an [...]
Sep 30 2010
Sept 18-19 was the third annual Tamihi 5-0 Open Canoe Slalom on the Chilliwack River. This race is really about having fun as much as it is about winning. The skill range runs from beginner to expert. The class 3/4 Tamihi rapid on the Chilliwack River is used by Canada’s Slalom team for training throughout [...]
Jun 22 2010
July 24 will be the first Callaghan Creek Festival and the first race on it in a long time. Callaghan is the staple classic creek run in Whistler. It’s got amazing rapids and some nice fluffy waterfalls as well. There will be a live band and a great party from the sounds of it. Rumor [...]
May 13 2010
“Throwdowns are a series of FUN events aimed at bringing communities of recreational boaters together in the spirit of simple competition. These events allow for simple scoring and keep things light and fun. Points for front surfs, wathunks, paddle waves and the standard playboating moves make this fun for all. The categories allow for anyone to do well [...]
May 11 2010
The first weekend in May marked the third annual VKC festival on the Chilliwack River. The festival included camping in the beautiful Chilliwack River Valley, shuttles up and down the valley all weekend, dinner and a band on Saturday night, and lots of draw prizes and silent auction items to be had. All around it [...]
