Opening Day On the South Fork American - April 4th
American Whitewater invites paddlers to the 3rd Annual Opening Day of the South Fork American River Celebration organized by California Canoe & Kayak and Jackson Kayak. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 4th for a day full of whitewater clinics, free shuttles and BBQ/Party, complete with a raffle and chance to win some great river gear!
Proceeds from Opening Day will benefit American Whitewater (AW) and help injured River Champion, Bob Center. Here's more info about the day and how to participate...
Whitewater clinics: World Kayak is once again providing the best of the best to improve your paddling skills. Learn more about the clinics and sign up here today! Act quickly....clinics are selling out!
Coloma Shuttle: The shuttle will run at 9:00 for the Chili Bar Run, and at 11:30 and 4:30 for the Skunk Hollow Run. It will run for free, however donations to AW are encouraged. There is a 14 person limit per shuttle. To make your reservation, contact Liz at colomashuttle@gmail.com or 530-303-2404.
Post Paddle BBQ and Party! Come out for live music, Ben Stookesberry's film premier “Destination Torngat,” great food, Ninkasi Brewing, and the fabulous Raffle! A $10 donation is requested. Please RSVP on the facebook page so we can plan food quantities.
THE RAFFLE!!! Buy your tickets by calling 1-800-366-9804 by Friday, April 3rd. Tickets are $10 each, and only 500 will be sold. Prizes include loads of river gear, from paddles and drytops to helmets and pfds. One lucky person will even win a whitewater kayak of choice from Jackson! Proceeds benefit AW and Bob Center.
About Opening Day and Supporting American Whitewater and Bob Center
American Whitewater’s work to improve flows and protect rivers in California have paid off in this dry year. This spring, summer and fall, there will be over 30 releases on rivers such as the Mokelumne, Pit and Feather. The flows will be coordinated with flows that are used to generate hydropower, or deliver water to cities and farmers. Additionally, American Whitewater is responding to several proposals to construct new dams, which are heating up as the drought continues. Proceeds from Opening Day will benefit American Whitewater's work to protect and restore our whitewater rivers!
Proceeds from Opening Day will also support our dear friend and colleague, Bob Center. Bob is a long time river lover and supporter who has authored interpretive river guides, played a key role in restoring flows through the FERC relicensing process on numerous rivers throughout the state, and was the Excutive Director of Friends of the River. In short, California rivers are better because of Bob.
In February Bob was badly injured in a road bicycle accident. He is currently in recovery and is showing the spark, intensity and fortitude that all who know him recognize. Reflecting the supportive community that paddlers are known for, CCK, AW and Jackson Kayak are thrilled to pledge a portion of the proceeds towards Bob’s full recovery.
Join us for Opening Day on the River 2015, April 4th, CCK Outpost, Coloma! Special thanks to all of our sponsors for their generous contributions and to all of you for coming out and participating in this fun and memorable whitewater event!