http://www.americanwhitewater.org/wiki/ 2009-11-21T03:45:14-05:00 http://www.americanwhitewater.org/wiki/ http://www.americanwhitewater.org/wiki/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2009-06-04T18:29:56-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:about?rev=1244154596&do=diff Founded in 1954, American Whitewater is a national non-profit organization (Non-profit # 23-7083760) with a mission “to conserve and restore America's whitewater resources and to enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely.” American Whitewater is a membership organization representing a broad diversity of individual whitewater enthusiasts, river conservationists, and more than 100 local paddling club affiliates across America. The organization is the primary advocate for the preservation and pro… text/html 2007-08-09T17:03:17-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:about_charitable_giving?rev=1186693397&do=diff By giving an online donation you are providing essential funding for conservation initiatives that have been identified as needing the most support. Online donations save American Whitewater money and allow your donation to go to work faster. There are many ways to support AW and its important projects that benefit whitewater river enthusiasts. text/html 2009-01-06T17:24:27-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:about_stewarship?rev=1231280667&do=diff AW’s strong conservation and access program was recently refocused and transformed into River Stewardship, an integrated approach to the mission work of our organization. In addition, stewardship recognizes that we have an ongoing commitment to the resources we work to protect and restore. text/html 2009-10-16T17:19:40-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:advertising?rev=1255727980&do=diff AW produces the paddling industry's highest regarded magazine, The American Whitewater Journal. With affordable black/white and color advertising rates, the AW Journal offers an excellent range of advertising opportunities for any business. Please contact Jeff Paine at <jeff@americanwhitewater.org> or 860-331-8323 with any questions or to purchase ad space. text/html 2009-08-18T18:42:10-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:ambassador?rev=1250635330&do=diff Athlete Ambassador Program In 2006 American Whitewater launched its volunteer based Athlete Ambassador Team, a core of professional whitewater paddlers who will publicly represent American Whitewater and reinforce its mission of preserving and restoring America’s whitewater resources. American Whitewater seeks leaders in the whitewater community to come forward and publicly promote and support the mission of American Whitewater. AW Athlete Ambassadors will be on the rivers, at put-ins and tak… text/html 2007-11-13T10:00:28-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:ambassador_adavis?rev=1194966028&do=diff Hometown: Asheville, NC Sponsors: Astral Buoyancy, Brushy Mountain Publishing, Immersion Research, Lendal Paddls, Pyranha kayaks Favorite River: Like most women, I am moody, so that changes. Sometimes I like big water and surfing, sometimes waterfalls and boofs, sometimes people, sometimes solitude. Some days I just want to be in my boat all day with no surprises and some days I have loved the adventure of portaging and/or hiking out (that is how I met my husband!) text/html 2006-10-04T13:26:39-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:ambassador_blakeney?rev=1159982799&do=diff Hometown: Fayetteville, WV Sponsors: Wavesport, Immersion Research, Astral Buoyancy Favorite River: New River Dries Biography: * 2003 US National Champion * 2003 IR Big Gun Show “King of the Air” * International Championships silver medalist text/html 2009-11-16T14:11:01-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:ambassador_davis?rev=1258398661&do=diff Hometown: Swannanoa, NC Favorite River: Callaghan Creek, BC; Little White Salmon, WA; Watauga, NC Sponsors: Astral Buoyancy, Brushy Mountain Publishing, Pyranha Kayaks, Shred Ready Helmets Biography: Leland first sunk his paddle in the Green River from the seat of a tandem canoe on the Lower Green in the summer of '82. He got more into paddling in his high school outdoors program in the late 80s, taking trips to rivers all over the Southeast. In 1990 he moved to CO to be a rock climbe… text/html 2006-02-16T22:50:52-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:ambassador_delavergne?rev=1140148252&do=diff Hometown: Asheville, NC Sponsors: Immersion Research, [[aw:sponsorship|LVM] Favorite River: Green River Narrows, NC Biography: AW Testimonial: Website: www.lvmvideo.com text/html 2006-11-20T09:36:47-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:ambassador_dobson?rev=1164033407&do=diff Hometown: Asheville, NC Favorite River: Green River Narrows, NC Sponsors: Patagonia, Werner, Smith Biography: You’ve probably met her at a put-in or take-out and she might even have cooked you a meal or run your shuttle. Christie has been a field marketer in kayaking for 9 years – she’s logged countless hours of river and road time. She was the U.S. Team Manager and organized the field marketing programs for Perception Kayaks, Lotus Designs and Patagonia. Her dedication to the support of … text/html 2006-09-11T11:46:27-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:ambassador_grace?rev=1157989587&do=diff [:aw:bigger_grace.gif] Hometown: Mt. Vernon Indiana Favorite River: Wabash River, Indiana Sponsors: Liquid Logic, Immersion Research, Shred Ready, Werner, Astral Buoyancy Biography: I was born and raised in the river bottoms of Indiana. My Father introduced me to kayaking was I was nine years old. I began going on trips with him every weekend and was skilled enough to run the Ocoee river by the time I was eleven. When I was twelve I joined the wrestling team and spent the next 9 years com… text/html 2007-11-07T15:30:03-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:ambassador_harper?rev=1194467403&do=diff Hometown: Charlotte, NC Biography: Sarah got started in whitewater kayaking through her college outdoor program in Vermont and she hasn’t spent a season off the water since. Having worked for such prestigious companies such as Zoar Outdoor and the Nantahala Outdoor Center, Sarah helped develop the whitewater program at the University of Tennessee while working on her masters degree in Sports Management. “I see kayaking as a continual personal growth opportunity with no ceiling.” text/html 2006-02-23T09:32:14-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:ambassador_hilleke?rev=1140705134&do=diff Hometown: The Warrior River, The Green River and recently the Colorado Sponsors: Teva, Immersion Research, Shred Ready Favorite River: I have about ten of them! Biography: I grew up in Alabama; on the Mulberry Fork of the Black Warrior River. Learned to kayak while raft guiding on the Ocoee in 1996. Then I went college in Brevard, North Carolina where I got my creek wings on the Narrows section of the Green river. After college I started traveling and kayaking. I was lucky enough to be s… text/html 2007-01-09T01:52:11-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:ambassador_hoeve?rev=1168325531&do=diff Hometown: Gypsum , Colorado Sponsors: Dagger, Subaru, Nike, Head Trip, AT Biography: I grew up in the south east before moving to Colorado. Once in the mountains I soon found myself missing the beach and surfing and discovered kayaking was the perfect fit. After several years of traveling and paddling, I was working as a safety kayaker for a local raft company and paddling on Dagger's white water team. 12 years later I am still paddling all over and am the brand manager for Dagger Kayaks. I… text/html 2006-08-28T11:58:38-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:ambassador_holcombe?rev=1156780718&do=diff Andrew Holcombe Hometown: Asheville, NC Sponsors: Dagger,Smith, Palm Equipment, AT Favorite River: The ones with water Biography: I grew up near the Nantahala River in Western, NC. My grandparents, Payson and Aurelia Kennedy, helped to co found the Nantahala Outdoor Center and along with my parents continue to work there today. So you might say that I was in this from the beginning. I started kayaking at age 7 and was immediately hooked. I've pursued my kayaking career in many dif… text/html 2006-01-26T08:11:11-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:ambassador_jackson?rev=1138281071&do=diff Hometown: Rock Island, TN Sponsors: Jackson Kayak, Patagonia, Lotus Designs Favorite River: Rock Island Biography: * Sales, Marketing, R+D, CEO, President, Athlete, Janitor, Tech. Rep * US Team Member since 1989 in either Freestyle or Slalom, and Olympian * 9-2 in Freestyle Competition in 2005 * 2005 World Freestyle Champion * Ranked #1 in World in 2005 * Ranked #1 in world in Freestyle in 2004 * Ranked #1 in USA in Freestyle in 2004 * Winner of Oregon Cup in 2004 * Rank… text/html 2008-04-03T08:18:01-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:ambassador_jennings?rev=1207225081&do=diff Hometown: Fayetteville, WV Sponsors: Jackson Kayak, Kokatat, Nantahala Outdoor Center, Smith Optics, Snap Dragon Sprayskirts Favorite River: New River, WV Biography: I was raised in the whitewater rafting industry, learning to read water before I could read a book. Growing up in Fayetteville afforded me the opportunity to be around some of the best whitewater in the US, and I took as much advantage as I could. I started helping out on big Upper New trips at age 12, guiding the New and Gauley … text/html 2006-09-11T11:59:07-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:ambassador_keller?rev=1157990347&do=diff [:aw:pat_big.gif] Hometown: Asheville, NC Favorite River: I have to break this down into categories since this summer... Multi-day with EVERYTHING: Upper Cherry Multi-day for rapids: Fantasy Falls Multi Day for drop pool: Dinkey Creek Multi-day for going huge: Royal Gorge of the North Fork American/West Cherry Big Water: Mine Section of Ashlu (BC and about to be diverted)at approx. 120 bad idea...too high) Home Mission: Toxaway Home Run: Ravens or Green 200 Green River &… text/html 2006-01-10T14:11:11-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:ambassador_kern?rev=1136920271&do=diff Hometown: Homeless Sponsors: Patagonia Favorite River: When I experience them all I will pick one Biography: A self-proclaimed river runner respected by generations of paddlers, Willie is recognized internationally as the voice of communication and safety on the river. He's a boater who finds great pleasure in the complete descent, and supports his river-led evolution through life by guiding, teaching and consulting. Willie has pioneered many notable descents throughout North and Central Ame… text/html 2006-10-20T09:12:06-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:ambassador_kincaid?rev=1161349926&do=diff Hometown: Reno, Nevada Favorite River: Lake Creek , Oregon Sponsors: Jackson Kayak, The Biggest Little City in The World (Reno), Kokatat, At Paddles Biography: Having spent well over half the days of his life on the water, Jays love has always been with the river first. His kayak has simply been what he believes to be the best way to maximize the fun that he has in that environment. text/html 2006-03-09T09:06:06-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:ambassador_levesque?rev=1141913166&do=diff Hometown: Asheville, NC Sponsors: Dagger, Shred Ready, Lotus Designs, Smith, Nike, AT Paddles, and Mountain Surf Favorite River: There are too many to choose from! Biography: Levesque is a world-class kayaker, a member of the famed Team Dagger, and a Nike ACG athlete whose personal drive has taken her from the reception desk of a Canadian rafting company into the rarified water of international competition, monumental first descents, and the chance to give something back to the sport of wo… text/html 2006-09-13T07:57:08-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:ambassador_robertson?rev=1158148628&do=diff Hometown: Chico, CA Sponsors: Dagger, Subaru, AT, Sweet, Kokatat Favorite River: Dinkey Cr. CA Biography: Taylor Robertson, age 27, of Chico,California has been in a kayak since he was 10 years old. He travels extensively, paddling prestigious rivers around the world. Currently, his focus is expedition kayaking and 1st descents, as well as promoting the sport through his photography. Taylor has numerous 1st descents credited to his name and he continues to push the limits of runnable whit… text/html 2006-02-27T12:04:19-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:ambassador_selby?rev=1141059859&do=diff Hometown: Buena Vista, Colorado Sponsors: Wavesport, MTI, Palm USA, Woody Custom Paddles Favorite River: Arkansas River in Buena Vista, Colorado Biography:Katie is Co-Founder of South Main Development, Inc., the organization currently in the process of implementing the South Main River Park project in Buena Vista, Colorado. After graduating first in her class at the Fort Lewis College School of Business, she traveled extensively and resided in locations as remote as Girdwood, Alaska. Katie… text/html 2006-01-10T12:59:31-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:ambassador_shuman?rev=1136915971&do=diff Hometown: Fayetteville, WV Sponsors: Wavesport, Lotus Designs, Werner Paddles, Teva, Patagonia Favorite River: Not sure Biography: Tanya Shuman is a National Champion and two-time World Champion in Aerial Freestyle. She has represented the US Freestyle Kayak Team since 1999. She is ranked top five in the World and over the past several years, podium time and time again in both national and international competitions. This season, she was nominated as Freestyle Kayaker of the Year. text/html 2006-10-04T13:23:45-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:ambassador_wright?rev=1159982625&do=diff Hometown: Rock Island, TN Sponsors: Jackson Kayak, Patagonia, Lotus Designs Favorite River: Rock Island Biography: I was raised by a whitewater canoeing family, so I got started young. Too small to carry even one end of a canoe, I lucked out and got to kayak instead! I was a weekender / club boater with the Central Georgia River Runners through high-school, went to ‘higher education’ 30 minutes from Woody Calloway and Risa Shimoda’s house in NC, then became a video boater on the Gauley Rive… text/html 2008-02-26T16:38:45-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:bequests?rev=1204061925&do=diff You can establish a legacy that will reflect your concern for whitewater rivers by including American Whitewater in your will or living trust. Bequests to American Whitewater are generally exempt from federal or state inheritance taxes and subject to an unlimited deduction. text/html 2005-12-08T09:59:47-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:board?rev=1134053987&do=diff The American Whitewater board consists of 9 to 30 voting members, who serve three year terms. There are no term limits. Committees include an Executive Committee comprised of the officers, Executive Director and two at-large board members elected by a vote of the larger board. Each board member is asked to serve on at least one committee during his or her first year, thereafter take on a major initiative and in the third year be prepared to chair a committee or subcommittee. text/html 2005-08-09T18:41:10-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:boat_donations?rev=1123627270&do=diff One example of an asset that almost all boaters have is a used boat. Consider donating your boat to American Whitewater. Your donation is tax deductible and all proceeds go to protect America's rivers and your access to them. If you are interested in the program, call AW and we will help you find the boat donation center closest to you. Simply, drop off the boat and receive a receipt for your taxes. text/html 2008-02-27T10:22:32-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:charitable_remainder_trusts?rev=1204125752&do=diff One of the most commonly used forms of charitable tax planning is called the charitable remainder trust. It is a way you can convert a highly appreciated asset (such as real estate or stocks) into a lifetime income while minimizing income and estate taxes. You can benefit from a charitable remainder trust if you own a highly appreciated asset, are in a high income tax bracket, would like to enjoy your profits now but want to avoid capital gains and estate taxes, and you wish to support American … text/html 2007-02-09T12:36:14-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:chattooga?rev=1171042574&do=diff ArrayThe Chattooga River, which starts in the mountains around the Cashiers/Highlands area and flows south to form the border between Georgia and South Carolina, was designated a Wild and Scenic River in 1974. Two years later the United States Forest Service made a decision to prevent boating on the upper reached of the river, specifically about the Highway 28 Bridge. American Whitewater has been working for over ten years to reverse this ban which violates the Wilderness Act and the Wild and … text/html 2007-01-16T19:58:21-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:chattooga_faq?rev=1168995501&do=diff Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Chattooga Headwaters: Will opening the upper Chattooga to paddling allow commercial use? No. Paddlers are requesting access for non-commercial use only. Commercial permits for use of public lands and waters are an entirely different matter. More importantly, the upper Chattooga will not support commercial use due to its flashy hydrology, stream size, and difficulty. Commercial outfitters have openly stated that they have no interest in rafting on … text/html 2006-09-15T08:21:36-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:chattooga_groups?rev=1158322896&do=diff Players in Chattooga Issue American Whitewater Lead organization advocating for federal compliance with the Wilderness Act and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act through the lifting of the boating ban on the Chattooga Headwaters. AW is a national 501(c3) non-profit organization of primarily non-commercial whitewater paddlers that focuses on volunteer activities, river conservation and restoration, river access, and safety. AW has been seeking nationally consistent river management on the Chattoog… text/html 2009-01-13T15:02:59-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:chattooga_history?rev=1231876979&do=diff Background Information Timeline of Critical Actions 1971:Local USFS personnel conducted a study of the Chattooga’s suitability for protection under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The Study recommended that Congress include all sections of the Chattooga River in the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, based in large part on the Chattooga’s outstanding recreation opportunities—specifically whitewater boating on the Headwaters Section. 1974: [Congress in 1974 included the Chattooga among the first … text/html 2007-01-29T10:38:38-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:chattooga_media?rev=1170085118&do=diff Recent Media Attention on Chattooga January 15, 2007 LVM TV Podcast Interview with Don Kinser after the boater trials on the Chattooga August 13, 2006 Chattooga River access debated AP News Story August 9, 2006 Give everyone time on the river Crossroads Chronicle story by Sean McCambridge text/html 2007-05-30T10:59:38-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:chattooga_photo?rev=1180537178&do=diff Photo Galleries * Chattooga Cliffs Reach Description and Photos * Ellicott Rock Reach Description and Photos * Rock Gorge Reach Description and Photos Array text/html 2007-02-09T12:38:04-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:chattooga_suit?rev=1171042684&do=diff Paddlers File Suit Against US Forest Service to Gain Access to Wild and Scenic Chattooga River May 18, 2006 GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA - American Whitewater, the nation’s leading non-profit whitewater river conservation organization, filed suit today to restore the public’s ability to paddle the headwaters region of the 52-mile Wild and Scenic Chattooga River. The American Canoe Association, Georgia Canoeing Association, Atlanta Whitewater Club, Western Carolina Paddlers, and the Foothills Paddli… text/html 2006-08-07T15:53:15-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:chattooga_testing?rev=1154980395&do=diff The Chattooga River, which starts in the mountains around the Cashiers/Highlands area and flows south to form the border between Georgia and South Carolina, was designated a Wild and Scenic River in 1974. Two years later the United States Forest Service made a decision to prevent boating on the upper reached of the river, specifically about the Highway 28 Bridge. American Whitewater has been working for over ten years to reverse this ban which violates the Wilderness Act and the Wild and Sceni… text/html 2007-07-03T13:49:51-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:chattooga_usercapacity?rev=1183484991&do=diff Upper Chattooga User Capacity Analysis American Whitewater appealed the 2004 forest plan for the Sumter National Forest (SNF) that renewed the boating ban on the Wild and Scenic upper Chattooga River. In April of 2005 the Washington Office of the USFS agreed with AW that there was no basis for a ban on boating or any limits to any users of the forest. The Washington Office gave the Sumter National Forest 2 years to carry out a User Capacity Analysis and reach a new decision on the manageme… text/html 2008-05-15T10:26:48-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:club_affiliates?rev=1210861608&do=diff AW was formed in 1954 by clubs, for clubs. Please check with your club and see to it that it supports AW with a Club Affiliate membership. Current clubs affiliates are able to offer their members a $10 savings on individual AW memberships. http://www.americanwhitewater.org/membership Check with your club officers today. text/html 2007-08-14T15:51:20-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:combined_federal_campaign_cfc?rev=1187121080&do=diff Federal employees, including federal civilians, military personnel, and U.S. Postal Service workers, can donate to AW through the federal government's Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). The CFC is a once a year charitable fund raising program. If you are a federal employee, please look for AW (Agency #11351) in the official CFC listing of eligible donors. text/html 2006-05-18T09:19:56-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:community?rev=1147958396&do=diff Volunteer Opportunities ArrayThe volunteer page is your one stop shopping for volunteering information at American Whitewater. AW is always seeking folks to help with river stewardship work along with membership and events volunteers. Affiliate Clubs The affiliate club page is your connection to local whitewater clubs nationwide. Get involved with a club in your area to make new friends, run new rivers, or to learn how to paddle. Members of American Whitewater affiliate clubs also get di… text/html 2006-04-05T07:51:28-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:deductions?rev=1144237888&do=diff American Whitewater Tax Deductible Information American Whitewater is a non-profit organization and therefore your dues and donations are tax deductible. If you choose a membership level of Ender Club, Platinum Paddler, Legacy or Lifetime, you will receive a formal tax receipt by mail. If you have any questions about the tax deductible amount of your dues or donation, please call us toll free at 866-262-8429. We provide a tax receipt for all dues and donations of $100 or greater. The IRS requir… text/html 2005-11-18T04:29:30-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:donation_form?rev=1132306170&do=diff You may use this form to make an online contribution. You will be emailed a receipt to use for your tax purposes. We take your security very seriously. After filling out your basic information here, you will be taken to our secure credit card partner, Authorize.Net, to complete your transaction. text/html 2005-08-09T18:36:53-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:employee_giving?rev=1123627013&do=diff Many employers will match your donations to non-profit organizations dollar-for-dollar. This includes membership payments. Some companies match only a percentage of your gift. Check with your employer to see if your company has a matching program. For example, the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) for Federal Employees. text/html 2006-07-03T02:36:33-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:event_support?rev=1151908593&do=diff American Whitewater RiverFests AW has limited staffing to support an events program—we believe your membership dollars should be targeted toward our stewardship work—and we only coordinate a limited number of events that provide substantial fundraising potential for the organization. In recent years these events have included Gauley Fest, Deerfield Festival, and an annual fundraising dinner to celebrate an important stewardship success. text/html 2005-12-01T14:23:40-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:events?rev=1133465020&do=diff River Festival Information American Whitewater and F.L.O.W. started the Deerfield River Festival in 1994 to celebrate the successful dam relicensing process that took place in 1993. The event focuses on bringing people to the area to enjoy a weekend of outdoor activities while showcasing whitewater paddlesports and raising funds and membership for American Whitewater. The main festival activities take place on Saturday afternoon/evening and provide entertainment for both paddlesport and non-pa… text/html 2006-03-14T09:56:42-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:events_cheoah?rev=1142348202&do=diff [Array]Get your online invitation here After 40 years of dam-induced dryness, the Cheoah River, located near Robinsville, N.C., flowed on Saturday, September 17, 2005. About 1,500 CFS of water surged down a stretch of the Cheoah, carrying hundreds of boaters who came from all over the Southeast to experience this historic run. 2006 will bring the first full season of releases to the Cheoah River with 18 releases spanning the spring and fall months. text/html 2006-03-14T09:57:41-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:events_cheoah_invite?rev=1142348261&do=diff Link to Cheoah Festival Page ---------- ---------- Back to Cheoah Festival Page text/html 2009-07-20T16:26:31-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:events_deerfield?rev=1248121591&do=diff River Festival Information American Whitewater and F.L.O.W. started the Deerfield River Festival in 1994 to celebrate the successful dam relicensing process that took place in 1993. The event focuses on bringing people to the area to enjoy a weekend of outdoor activities while showcasing whitewater paddlesports and raising funds and membership for American Whitewater. The main festival activities take place on Saturday afternoon/evening and provide entertainment for both paddlesport and non-pa… text/html 2005-12-01T14:55:06-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:events_deerfield_camp?rev=1133466906&do=diff Camping and Lodging Camping There are a number of campgrounds located within close proximity to the river. Here is a partial list: * Mohawk Park Campground (413-339-4470) * Mohawk Trail State Park (413-339-5504) * Country Air Campground (413-625-2996) * Savoy State Park (413-663-8469) * DAR State Park (413-268-7098) * Zoar Outdoor (800-532-7483) text/html 2009-07-17T17:28:46-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:events_deerfield_driving?rev=1247866126&do=diff The festival location has moved for 2009! The Deerfield Fest will now be located in the town of Charlemont's Fairgrounds approximately 1.5 miles from the old field location of years past. [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Park+st+charlemont,+ma&sll=42.630801,-72.865791&sspn=0.00982,0.022724&ie=UTF8&ll=42.63088,-72.867057&spn=0.00982,0.022724&z=16&iwloc=A] Google Maps Directions to the Fairgrounds text/html 2009-07-20T16:00:07-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:events_deerfield_raft_guide_olympics?rev=1248120007&do=diff Open to teams of 4 competing in 3 events. The team with the most total points wins. Event 1: The boat stack and climb Four boats need to be stacked, strapped, down and climbed over. The NRS straps must go through the D-rings of all four boats, and during the climb only one person can be off the ground at a time. Fastest time wins. text/html 2008-06-27T08:06:21-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:events_deerfield_river?rev=1214568381&do=diff Deerfield River Monroe Bridge The Monroe Bridge Section (aka the”Dryway”) offers exciting class III-IV boating for intermediates and experts. The crux of the run is Dragon's Tooth Rapid (Class IV), “The Tooth” is the site of a yearly freestyle competition at the festival. For more information on the Monroe Bridge Section, including gauges, maps, shuttle, and pictures, check out the AW StreamKeeper River page. text/html 2009-07-21T19:27:09-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:events_deerfield_sched?rev=1248218829&do=diff Saturday July 25th 9:00 AM - Vendor Setup Begins in Festival field 10:00 - Dryway release begins 1:00 PM - Festival Marketplace opens 3:00 - AW membership Drive begins 3:00 - Dryway release ends 5:00 - Silent Auction Opens 7:00 - Raft Guide Olympics 8:00 - Band “Broadband” starts 9:30 - AW Membership Drive Closes 9:30 - Silent Auction Closes 9:45 - Boat Raffle for AW membership drive announcement text/html 2009-06-23T15:36:24-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:events_deerfield_vendor?rev=1245785784&do=diff The American Whitewater Marketplaces have become an institution in the whitewater and outdoor industries. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to these showcases to view product demonstrations, interact with manufacturer representatives, and purchase vendor wares. text/html 2009-06-23T15:39:25-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:events_deerfield_volunteer?rev=1245785965&do=diff Festival Volunteers Needed American Whitewater needs your help! Volunteers are only asked to donate a minimum two hours of their time leaving plenty of room for that river run or late night fun. This is one of the easiest ways to help American Whitewater's river stewardship work. text/html 2009-09-02T16:06:44-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:events_gauley?rev=1251922004&do=diff Note: Gauley Fest this year is NOT the third Gauley release weekend, it is the second (Sept. 18-20). Gauley Fest just keeps getting bigger and better! Started in 1983 to celebrate the derailment of a hydro-electric project that would have disrupted the flows on the Gauley River, Gauley Fest has grown to become the largest river festival in the world. text/html 2009-10-16T12:00:05-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:events_gauley_camp?rev=1255708805&do=diff Gauley Festival Camping Rules * No beer is sold on the premises. People bringing their own should do so discreetly -i.e. cans in neoprene beer holders or in cups. * Dogs are discouraged at the festival but permitted. There is a $5 festival entry fee for dogs (really!). * All dogs must be on a 6ft leash (or smaller) at all times, and you must clean up after your dog. We are using a children's play area. * Dangerous or aggressive dogs will be immediately impounded by a dog warden at… text/html 2008-08-22T13:34:12-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:events_gauley_driving?rev=1219426452&do=diff Driving Directions From the north: Take I-79 south out of Morgantown. Take exit #57 for US-19 south towards Summersville. Follow US-19 south into Summersville, WV. Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park is on your left as you come into Summersville. text/html 2009-08-27T14:27:59-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:events_gauley_music?rev=1251397679&do=diff Full Schedule Festival (including bands) [:aw:sol_driven_train-300px.jpg]Sol Driven Train is a band in motion. Perpetually piling on and off the bus, the momentum of their hard work and heart-felt music propels the group upward. At shows, the band members bounce to the pulse of the music along with the crowd. Stylistically the band “seamlessly mixes Allmanesque Southern rock, languid world-beat, swampy funk and downright catchy melodies as they swap lead singers and instruments. All that sweat… text/html 2007-08-16T09:30:36-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:events_gauley_river?rev=1187271036&do=diff The Gauley River West Virginia’s Gauley River is legendary. Featuring multiple sections of world class whitewater, the Gauley offers paddling opportunities for boaters of all ability levels. For intermediate and expert boaters, the upper, middle, and lower sections of the Gauley offer classic West Virginia style whitewater. For beginners and budding intermediates, the Gauley offers several sections of class I-III whitewater upstream of the more popular intermediate and advanced sections. Boater… text/html 2009-09-11T11:31:19-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:events_gauley_sched?rev=1252683079&do=diff Thursday September 17, 2009 * 12:00 PM Festival Campground Opens Friday September 18, 2009 * 5:00 PM Festival Marketplace Opens * 7:00 PM Volunteer Recognition Dinner * 7:00 PM Free Yoga at River Gypsies Booth * 8:30 PM Halftime String Band * 9:30 PM LVM Video Premiere * 10:15 PM Halftime String Band * 12:00 PM Noise limits begin text/html 2009-07-07T11:55:07-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:events_gauley_vendor?rev=1246982107&do=diff Gauley Vendor Marketplace The American Whitewater Marketplaces have become an institution in the whitewater and outdoor industries. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to these showcases to view product demonstrations, interact with manufacturer representatives, and purchase vendor wares. American Whitewater offers a terrific opportunity to vendors who wish to reach a broad demographic and generate additional sales for their business. text/html 2009-07-01T18:49:00-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:events_gauley_volunteer?rev=1246488540&do=diff Gauley Fest can't happen without your help! Please sign up for 2 hours (or more) and become a part of the Gauley Fest Volunteer Team! It's a fun and easy way for you to be a critical part of an amazing festival. For your time you'll be given a “volunteers only” Gauley Fest T-shirt, invitation to a private “volunteers only” dinner (with great beer!), tickets for a “volunteer only” raffle for a brand new Jackson Kayak of your choice, plus the feeling of knowing that you help make Gauley Fest… text/html 2006-10-31T19:23:31-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:events_overview?rev=1162340611&do=diff American Whitewater's leadership and membership support river events as a fundamental component of the organization. Our events strategy focuses on achieving four goals: * Increasing membership for the organization, * Focusing the media and the public on significant conservation, access and safety issues, * Motivating passive members to become active stewards, and * Serving likeminded groups who support American Whitewater in order to reach mutually beneficial goals. text/html 2005-11-18T10:08:22-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:gift_memberships?rev=1132326502&do=diff Do you know someone who appreciates and enjoys rivers as much as you do? When you give your friend an AW gift membership, they become part of the only organization working full time to protect our country's whitewater rivers. As an AW member, our rivers and your friend will benefit: text/html 2006-05-03T08:33:28-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:incentives?rev=1146659608&do=diff Thank you for your support. American Whitewater relies on your financial commitment as we work towards our mission statement, “To conserve and restore America's whitewater resources and to enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely.” In an effort to recognize our supporters American Whitewater in coordination with our business partners has the following thank you items for our major donors. text/html 2007-02-07T11:02:58-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:intheriver?rev=1170864178&do=diff Learning to paddle Equipment Like any sport whitewater has specifically designed equipment. Paddling has unique boat designs, specific clothing, safety equipment and here is your basic guide so you can understand what you need and where you can get. text/html 2009-04-18T19:06:28-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:join_levels?rev=1240095988&do=diff Ender Club Membership ($100)Join American Whitewater as an Ender Club member and receive a free Ender Club T-shirt. Awesome. [:aw:2009_ender_tee_person_-_front_and_back-200px.jpg] Platinum Paddler Membership ($250)American Whitewater has teamed up with Immersion Research to provide our Platinum Paddlers with a free IR Thin Skin, including the AW Logo! The Thin Skin is soft, stretchy and wicks exceptionally well. It's an essential paddling piece worn alone for warm weather paddling or as a base… text/html 2006-06-07T11:46:48-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:join_or_donate?rev=1149695208&do=diff ====== Join Or Donate ====== Join AW Now ==== How You Can Help Support River Stewardship! ==== None of the work American Whitewater does is possible without your support. There is a membership level for everyone. Individual paddlers will find anything from a Standard one year membership to a Lifetime membership. text/html 2009-07-21T20:55:25-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:journal_article_submission?rev=1248224125&do=diff The American Whitewater Journal is a volunteer publication and is interested in your stories and photos. Please read the guidelines for contribution and contact <editor@americanwhitewater.org> for more information. You are welcome to submit an article on any topic at any time, but submissions that match-up with our editorial calendar are especially appreciated. text/html 2005-12-07T11:04:27-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:journal_localfav?rev=1133971467&do=diff Local Favorite Column Guidelines Length: 1000 - 2000 words Appearance: Each issue Concept: This column will highlight a section of river that may not have the fame of the well known paddling destinations. That’s it—very simple. For some writers, their favorite section will be a backyard creek, for others, a local play run—regardless, we want to know why you value this stretch of river. In most cases, we are want to hear about runs that have a long season and are accessible to a majority of … text/html 2008-02-27T08:58:52-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:life_income_gifts?rev=1204120732&do=diff There are a variety of plans through which you can transfer assets to American Whitewater and receive income. Generally, a life income gift pays income to you or your chosen beneficiary for a term of years or for life. After the conclusion of the term, or upon the death of the last income beneficiary, the remainder left in the life income gift is distributed to American Whitewater. Life income gifts, funded with cash, securities, or real estate, may by made during the donor's lifetime or at deat… text/html 2005-12-13T11:30:42-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:lifetime_memberships?rev=1134491442&do=diff Join as a Lifetime Member and you will never receive a renewal, again. Not only will you save AW hundreds of dollars, you'll be able to sleep every night for the rest of your life knowing your AW Membership is current. Since we initiated this program our Lifetime Member ranks have grown beyond our expectations! It has been exciting and rewarding to hear from a select few who have staked a claim to our mission, endorsed our work and celebrated our accomplishment in joining at this level. text/html 2008-11-26T10:16:42-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:logos?rev=1227712602&do=diff These files are the official versions of the American Whitewater Logo. These files cannot be modified without American Whitewater's permission. Official Colors * Green - RGB: 157 169 126, CMYK: 42 24 59 1, Web: #9DA97E, PMS 5777 * Blue - RGB: 60 86 110, CMYK: 82 62 39 20, Web: #3C566E, PMS 5405 * Black - RGB: 0 0 0, CMYK: 0 0 0 100 text/html 2006-01-12T10:22:37-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:member_benefits?rev=1137079357&do=diff We invite you to join AW, because you care about America's rivers. No one knows better how to protect and restore rivers than the people who enjoy them, like yourself. As a member, you will receive: * Six exciting issues of the American Whitewater magazine. * Our monthly online electronic newsletter “AW Beta” featuring the latest whitewater news! * 10% off on outdoor equipment from Nantahala Outdoor Center, Colorado Kayak Supply and others. * 40% off the subscription price of “Kaya… text/html 2006-04-11T11:55:38-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:membership_form?rev=1144770938&do=diff You may use this secure form to Join or Renew as an Individual, Affiliate Club, lLifetime Member or Industry Partner. You may also give a Gift Membership to your fellow paddler here. We take your security very seriously. After filling out your membership information here, you will be taken to our secure credit card partner, Authorize.Net, to complete your transaction. text/html 2006-01-17T13:04:21-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:merchandise_form?rev=1137521061&do=diff You may use this form to order American Whitewater merchandise. For Canadian, international, expedited, or over-the-phone orders, please call 1-866-BOAT-4AW M-F 8-3 MST. We take your security very seriously. After filling out your order information here, you will be taken to our secure credit card partner, Authorize.Net, to complete your transaction. text/html 2008-02-27T10:37:27-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:monthly_giving?rev=1204126647&do=diff As a member of American Whitewater’s monthly giving program, you can play a vital role in ensuring that we have the resources we need for all of our ongoing efforts. With your minimum monthly gift of $10 via credit card or electronic funds transfer from your checking account, you’ll help us move quickly when a threat to one of your favorite rivers arises unexpectedly. text/html 2006-05-18T09:20:10-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:multimedia?rev=1147958410&do=diff Photo and Video Archive Array The American Whitewater photo and video archive is your place to share or look up photos of rivers anywhere in the United States. With over 10,000 photos and videos in the archive this is the largest collection of whitewater photography anywhere. text/html 2007-08-09T17:00:08-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:other_assets?rev=1186693208&do=diff You may be eligible to receive tax benefits for gifts of real property. Art, jewelry and other types of personal property are examples of items that may be eligible. Interested donors should check with your financial and tax advisors and American Whitewater on the feasibility and tax considerations of such gifts. text/html 2007-08-15T14:16:15-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:outdooralliance?rev=1187201775&do=diff ArrayAmerican Whitewater is a founding member of the Outdoor Alliance, a coalition of user groups that work to ensure the conservation and stewardship of our nation’s land and waters through the promotion of sustainable, human-powered recreation. text/html 2005-11-28T13:42:39-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:paddling_community_partners?rev=1133203359&do=diff American Whitewater makes whitewater happen: if your business depends on healthy and accessible rivers and river users then you depend on a vigilant AW. Your partnership helps AW to create and protect rivers, for the use of your customers. Completely new markets have been opened by AW and its partners. The Deerfield River, the Ocoee River, and the North Fork of the Feather are just a few of our success stories. text/html 2008-09-29T11:34:37-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:partnership?rev=1222702477&do=diff [:aw:aw_logo-vertcolor_small.gif]American Whitewater’s work on rivers throughout the country is endless, but our funding isn’t. As part of our effort to serve the paddlers of this country, AW is seeking support from members of the paddlesport community at all levels. text/html 2005-09-09T09:53:51-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:ride_share?rev=1126274031&do=diff In an effort to save gas and driving expense, AW is posting this ride share board for the Gauley Festival, September 23 – 25. Be good to the environment and your wallet, use this service to carpool to the event. text/html 2005-12-28T10:42:01-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:safety_program?rev=1135784521&do=diff Whitewater safety is central to our mission. Accident analysis (AW Accident Database) is the keystone to our success in focusing awareness on the most current whitewater safety issues and to providing ever evolving, safety guidelines (AW Safety Code). The AW Journal and now this web site, share the lessons learned from accidents and have been one of whitewater's primary sources of information on the latest safety equipment and rescue procedures since 1954. We regularly advise legislative bodies … text/html 2007-08-25T09:12:33-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:safety_statement?rev=1188047553&do=diff Safety has been a core issue for AW since 1954, and today we are leaders in accident analysis and safety education based on that research. We regularly advise legislative bodies and river managers on the best ways to educate whitewater users, which helps everyone enjoy our rivers safely. Formal risk management is part of all our programs enhancing safety and reducing liability risks for all. text/html 2005-08-09T18:39:40-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:securities?rev=1123627180&do=diff Donating appreciated stock to AW benefits both the donor and whitewater rivers. The donor receives two tax-related benefits. First, the gain on the stock is not subject to capital gains taxes. Second, the donor can deduct the value of the stock as a charitable contribution. AW can sell the stock and put the money quickly to work to help whitewater rivers and their users. (As a non-profit group, we're also exempt from capital gains taxes.) The net result: you can make a larger gift to AW because … text/html 2006-08-28T17:57:13-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:shop?rev=1156802233&do=diff * Join/Donate * Become a Volunteer * AW Store * Industry Partner Program * Advertising Information text/html 2007-11-27T08:18:10-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:site?rev=1196169490&do=diff Who are you? To get the most out of the AW website you first need to have a user name. This will allow the website to recognize you, where you are from, what rivers you are interested in, etc. Creating a user ID is free and easy to do. Creating a user ID Under the login drop down menu, click on the new account option. Simply follow the basic steps and a verification email will be sent to you. Once you receive the email and verify that it is correct you are ready to go. text/html 2009-10-06T10:19:44-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:sponsorship?rev=1254838784&do=diff American Whitewater is facing new challenges each day that threaten our whitewater rivers. To aid us in this fight the whitewater industry has stepped forward to support our conservation and access work. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, or learning more about partnership levels please contact Jeff Paine via email at <jeff@americanwhitewater.org> for more information. text/html 2009-04-02T19:45:07-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:sponsorship_levels?rev=1238715907&do=diff Your partnership guarantees your role as stewards of the nation’s whitewater rivers. Eddy Wave Boof Class II Class III Class IV Class V $1,000 $2,500 $5,000 $7,500 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 + Custom AW Program Work with AW to create a custom program to meet the marketing and communication needs of your brand X Event Space at All AW Events Receive a free Premiere booth at Deerfield Fest, Wenatchee River Fest and Gauley Fest … text/html 2005-08-08T22:56:12-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:start?rev=1123556172&do=diff * Join or Donate here today. text/html 2009-06-02T20:17:02-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:tos?rev=1243988222&do=diff Effective December, 2008 This statement describes American Whitewater practices in connection with this website. General Statement American Whitewater (AW) fully respects your right to privacy. We collect information that you voluntarily provide, such as when you send us an email message or submit information through one of our on-line forms. We only use this information in accordance with the purpose for which you provided it. In particular, AW will not share your email address with any thi… text/html 2005-08-09T18:43:46-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:vehicle_donations?rev=1123627426&do=diff Here is a free and easy way to turn that extra car, truck, or RV into a tax deductable donation benefiting American Whitewater. Our service is totally free and includes convenient pick-up of your car, truck, or RV anywhere in the U.S. You are eligible for an itemized tax deduction of your vehicle's Retail Fair Market Value. For more information about this program visit: <http://www.v-dac.com/org/?id=237083760> text/html 2006-01-23T03:31:22-05:00 /content/Wiki/aw:website?rev=1138005082&do=diff American Whitewater's website is the largest collection of whitewater information in the world. It has many valuable tools to help you get out on the rivers safely. Here is your tutorial on how to take advantage of our website. Log In Logging in to the website is the first step to unlocking the full potential of the site. It's simple, easy and free. In the top right hand corner of the screen you will see the word login, go ahead and click on it. If you already have a user name and password…