Paddlefest News
Paddlefest 2010 will now have 2 kayak demo centers conveniently located in Buena Vista for you to try out all the hot new 2010 models and get some great advice and feedback on what boards and boards will be best for you to try. Flat water demos will be at the BV Town Pond (McPhelemy Park). This is located at the intersection on Main St and Highway 24.Whitewater Kayak demos will be at the South Main Square at the bottom end of the Buena Vista River Park.
River Flicks at PaddleFest
Join master film maker John Grace for a weekend full of fun movies for the whole family.
SUP- Stand Up Paddling, to be showcased at Paddle Fest 2010 with free demos and basic instruction on the BV Town Pond Saturday and Sunday. Get great advice from industry pros from both C4 and SurfTech. Come try this hot new sport which is easy and catching the nation by storm.
Happy Hour at PaddleFest With The Eddyline Brewery
Eddyline Brewing will be serving cold micro brews and delicious foods during the Happy Hours Friday and Saturday evening of PaddleFest at the S. Main River Park. This outside food and beverage venue will over look the BV Pro Rodeo and service folks who want to enjoy more time outside in the earl evenings.
PaddleFest launches a Facebook page
For the latest on PaddleFest related updates, become a fan of the new Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/CKS-PaddleFest-2010/382226897462?ref=ts
River Park Improvements are Done!
Work is complete in the Buena Vista River Park. In addition to cleaning up, and tweaking of the existing 4 features, 2 more have been added. In total, there are 6 waves / holes and lots of crisp eddy lines to check out at PaddleFest. Check out our FaceBook page for details and photos:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=379571&id=35769140592&ref=mf
Buena Vista Awarded For River Park Additions
BV has been awarded $293,700 to improve the existing river park and add 2 climbing boulders. The climbing walls will be adjacent to the river. You’ll be able to check out your friends in the hole from a V5 overhang! Click here to read the details…
Jackson Kayak
Jackson Kayak will be attending Paddlefest this year for all 3 days. Paddle along with Clay Wright, Stephen Wright and the rest of the Jackson crew on the Arkansas River and learn from the rest of Team JK throughout the event. They are a crowd favorite and will once again make this event one to remember. Stay tuned for more info regarding clinics and classes being taught by Jackson Kayak team paddlers.
Colorado Snowpack
The Colorado Snow pack is still increasing. We are expecting to have a great paddling season. The snow pack for the Arkansas River is 100% of average. Be sure to Kick of the season by attending Paddlefest 10.
New Shred Ready Helmet Site
Shred Ready launches an new web site to showcase their work with customized Helmet Art. Using either single color die cut vinyl or a proprietary four color process, Shred Ready allows you to choose your own graphics or submit your own unique designs for your helmet! Bring your ideas and artwork to paddle fest and see what Tom can do to get it on a custom helmet. This takes 3-5 weeks once artwork is submitted.
Team Pyranha is coming in hot as usual. This Paddle Fest is a great time to come test drive Pyranha’s new Molan and Burn.
Nick Wigston and the rest of the Downstream Edge river safety crew will be hosting safety and rescue courses this year at Paddle Fest. They will be offering a course for beginners on Saturday and a more advanced course on Sunday. The clinics will cover basic river safety and avoiding situations, self rescue, gear rescue, and swimmer rescue. This is a great way to prepare yourself and your paddling crew for the 2010 kayaking season.
Dan of Werner Paddles is “stoked”
Paddlers will be excited about coming to Pfest because they will have the opportunity to try the best paddles on the planet before making a purchase. Dan Gavere will also be on hand for personal tech tips, SUP clinics, and getting sized for the perfect fitting paddle. Stand Up Paddling is making some serious waves and now is your opportunity. Werner Paddles, Dan Gavere, and CKS have teamed up to offer Stand Up Paddle clinics featuring the debut of the newest stand up paddle called the NITRO. From Touring, whitewater, rafting, canoe, and stand up paddling Werner Paddles has the most extensive fit options to maximize your time on the water because that “time” is very valuable and we want you to have the most fun as possible.
Kokatat Watersports Wear, manufacturers of the highest quality kayaking gear, is very excited to be a part of the upcoming CKS Paddlefest during Memorial Day weekend (5/28-5/30). We always look forward to Paddlefest as the beginning of the summer whitewater season. Kokatat will have factory experts and Team Athletes Ruth Gordon, Nikki Kelly, Tanya Faux, Nick Troutman, Ben Stookesberry, and Jesse Coombs at CKS for the weekend. We make the highest quality kayaking gear in the industry. Come check the new Seeker booties , TROPOS 3-layer Meridian dry suit and other gear at the CKS shop. See you at Paddlefest ’10!