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August 2016
Ohio River Paddlefest
DATE: August 6, 2016 Location: Cincinnati, OH Web site: http://www.ohioriverpaddlefest.org/ DESCRIPTION: Participate in one of America’s largest and most exciting paddling events! You will love our new course this year. We will start at Schmidt Field in Cincinnati’s East End and take out at the Gilday Park in Riverside. Special thanks to our partners with the Cincinnati Recreation Commission who manage both sites. Enjoy the FREE parking, easy boat drop off & pick up and the speedy shuttle bus ride…
Find out more »12th Annual West Grand Lake Race
DATE: August 14, 2016 Location: Grand Lake Stream, Maine 04668 Web site: https://www.downeastlakes.org/events/12th-annual-west-grand-lake-race/ DESCRIPTION: The Downeast Lakes Land Trust is thrilled to host the 12th Annual West Grand Lake Race! All non-motorized water craft are welcome to participate in recreational and competitive distances of 4 miles, 6 miles, and 12 miles. The shorter kids race is family friendly and a big hit no matter how old the “kids”! All paddlers receive a t-shirt and a cookout lunch after the race,…
Find out more »Wild Rice Harvesting Day Trip
August 30, 2016 - September 1, 2016 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm In this course we will spend a day harvesting wild rice from a local lake. Identification of the native plant, tips on how to recognize when it is ripe to harvest, and harvest methods will all be covered. Students will gain enough knowledge to be able to harvest rice on their own for the remainder of the season (usually through mid- September). Each person will receive a…
Find out more »September 2016
Traditional Harvest of Wild Rice
Fri, Sep 02, 2016 - Sun, Sep 04, 2016 Manoomin, Zizani aquatica, wild rice...the symbolic grain of the North. Wild rice has been a significant food source for the people who have inhabited the Great Lakes region for centuries and who have harvested this annual grain generation after generation. In this course, you will paddle to a historic ricing bed for a day of harvesting and gain insight into the finishing of the grain. You'll then learn about drying, parching,…
Find out more »Wild Man Weekend
September 10, 2016 - September 11, 2016 | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm C’mon guys – get out of the office and spend a night out in wolf country! Join us for Wild Man Weekend! Your journey starts at at the edge of the beautiful Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. We will canoe secluded lakes, hike with our gear to the next lake (portage), and train you in radio telemetry to search for wild wolves! Overnight camping and cookout, s’mores…
Find out more »Build Your Own Pack
September 10, 2016 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Simple and classically designed, these envelope-style canoe packs are the originals. Made for hauling the essentials over portages, they’re tough, trustworthy and will last a lifetime. Learn how to make your own with the long-time product manager of Duluth’s renowned Frost River pack company. He’ll provide the materials & know-how, you bring your willingness to learn. You’ll learn the basics of sewing with industrial machines, as well as the history &…
Find out more »May 2017
WCHA Canoe & Wooden Boat Show
You are invited to participate in the annual Canoe & Wooden Boat Show, to be held in conjunction with Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day outside of the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum (WCHM) in Spooner WI. Spring is on the way, and its time now to make plans to be an exhibitor and display your canoes and canoe related items of all types, classic and modern; wooden boats of all shapes, sizes, and designs; plus all kinds of classic and vintage water…
Find out more »July 2017
Catgut Paddle
On July 22, 2017, the 1st annual Catgut Paddle, hosted by City of La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry will feature a 14-mile Canoe Kayak Race and a 4-mile Fun Paddle Sponsored by J.F. Brennan with other events throughout the day including SUP yoga, paddleboard jousting, guided historical and birding paddles, and kayak beginner courses. Spectators will enjoy the Outdoor Enthusiast Expo, yard games, Food Truck Court, live music, and KidZone, all held at Veterans Freedom Park, Clinton Street, La…
Find out more »March 2018
23rd Annual Quiet Water Symposium
The Quiet Water Symposium celebrates non-motorized outdoor recreation and a shared concern for our Great Lakes Environment. At the Symposium visitors will find presentations by world famous authors, photographers, and expedition travelers. Other presentations may cover skills, safety, local and distant destinations. There may be presentations on bicycling, sailing, diving, and history. Those who have not visited this event in the last few years will be amazed at its growth and diversity. Last year’s Symposium featured over 200 exhibits, speakers…
Find out more »Canoecopia 2018
Canoecopia is the largest paddlesports consumer event in the world. More than 250,000 square feet of kayaks, canoes, stand up paddleboards, outdoor equipment and clothing, all at the best prices of the season, make Canoecopia a "must go" place for gear! Over 140 seminars and clinics make Canoecopia an educational event where you can learn about the perfect gear for your style of paddling, develop skills to get you where you want to go, and discover some of the many…
Find out more »Far North Symposium
Stories, presentations, photographs, maps and more from the Far North – get inspired and plan the trip of a lifetime! Featured programs include: Thlewiaza River Nunavut Canada, Utukok River Arctic Alaska above lat 69, Thoa River and part of Tazin River, North West Territories...
Find out more »April 2018
French Broad River Classique Canoe and Kayak Race
The French Broad Classique has paddling events for competitors of every experience level and craft: canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Competitors can come for one or both days and are welcome to switch to different boats or different classes. Location: Asheville, NC
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