Showing posts with label Vancouver Kayak Club Whitewater Festival. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vancouver Kayak Club Whitewater Festival. Show all posts

Monday, March 3, 2014

Playboating Clinics with JK's Stephen Wright and River SUP Clinics with Ken Hoeve - join us at the VKC Whitewater Festival




Jackson Kayak is proud to support the Vancouver Kayak Club Whitewater Festival,May 2 - 4, 2014 on the beautiful Chilliwack River.

In collaboration with the VKC and Western Canoeing and Kayaking, Jackson Kayak is offering two clinics, Introduction to Playboating with Stephen Wright and Introduction to River Stand Up Paddling with Ken “Hobie” Hoeve.



Clinics are $20.00 each and payable to the Vancouver Kayak Club.

For additional information you can contact the VKC via email 

Saturday, May 3rd
9 a.m. – Introduction to Playboating
9 a.m. – Introduction to River Stand Up Paddling
2 p.m. - Introduction to Playboating
2 p.m. - Introduction to River Stand Up Paddling
Sunday, May 4th
9 a.m. – Introduction to Playboating
9 a.m. – Introduction to River Stand Up Paddling
2 p.m. - Introduction to Playboating
2 p.m. - Introduction to River Stand Up Paddling

Stephen Wright



4-Time US National Freestyle Champion                                                      

3rd World Championships 2011                                                        

3rd World Championships 2009                                                        

USA Freestyle team member 2009 & 2011                                                   

2011 Pan American Champion                                                          

                                                           

From Golden, CO, USA                                                        

                                                           

Playboat: Rockstar M for holes, 2013 All Star for Waves                                                    

                                                           
Creekboat: Karma M  

Ken "Hobie" Hoeve

Living in Colorado for the past 20 years, Hobie has been a fixture on the whitewater kayaking scene as both a competitor and announcer. His accomplishments range from victories on Gore Canyon, the Arkansas’s Royal Gorge, Clear Creek and Utah’s Weber river to announcing and hosting events like the Reno River Fest, Teva Mountain Games, FiBark and Dominion River Rock. And within the past 5 years he has become an instrumental figure in the progression of running rivers on an SUP.

From Colorado, USA

Board: SUPerCharger

 
Stephen in action!!!
Hobie makin' it look easy!!!






Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Vancouver Kayak Club Whitewater Festival is almost here!!!

The 6th annual Vancouver Kayak Club Whitewater Festival is THIS coming weekend - May 3-5 on the Chilliwack River.

Photo Courtesy of: Michael Vegh


No matter what your experience, novice to advanced there is something for you.  Boat and gear demos provided by numerous manufacturers like Jackson Kayak and Kokatat Watersports Wear and Seals Sprayskirts.

Demo Kokatat Drysuits from the crew at Western Canoeing and Kayaking and don't forget your booties.  No booties no drysuits!!


World Kayak Hometown Throwdown will also be happening so be sure to check it out - super fun and it's for everyone!!!  I was at one in Tennessee this past fall as a spectator and it was a ton of fun.

The weekend includes:

Friday evening activities
2 nights camping
Breakfast Saturday and Sunday
BBQ on Saturday night
Raffle Prizes
Live & Silent Auction
Saturday night concert featuring Shane Philip
 

And much more!

Special thanks to Kokatat, Jackson and Seals for sending some prizes!!!

Green River, UT

Green River, UT
Photo: Shawna Franklin