Great Falls, MD and VA – July 11-13th
This summer, beat the heat with a refreshing cocktail of whitewater paddling at the 18th Annual Potomac Whitewater Festival. The spectacular race over Great Falls will make your heart rush as world-class paddlers venture down the rough waters of the mighty Potomac.
The Festival will also bring together paddlers of all skill levels through a number of events such as on-water clinics, the classic attainment (paddling upstream against the clock) and squirt boating events, the ever exciting boater-cross, the gravity- defying freestyle competition…etc. All paddlers are also welcome to wear their most creative costumes to participate to the Community Downriver Paddle. Prizes will be given to the wildest and most original attire.
This festival supports American Whitewater and is organized for and by the paddling community of the Washington DC area, with the collaboration of the C&O Canal National Heritage Park (MD) and Great Falls National Park (VA). Beyond the weekend events, paddlers and non-paddlers will be able to enjoy the amazing environment surrounding the Nation’s River. Escape the city for an active or relaxing weekend in this little paradise located only miles away from the US Capital!
Visit the website: http://www.potomacfest.com/
For more information contact Sandrine Deglin Potomacfest08@gmail.com (303-241-5595) or
Risa Shimoda risa@theshimodagroup.com (301) 502-6548.
Photo Credit: Thilo Rusche