Events from February 8, 2025 – May 2, 2025 – American Whitewater https://www.americanwhitewater.org Advocates for U.S. whitewater rivers, uniting recreation with science for protection. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:17:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://site-media.americanwhitewater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/12160208/am-site-icon-150x150.png Events from February 8, 2025 – May 2, 2025 – American Whitewater https://www.americanwhitewater.org 32 32 Cheoah River March Release (NC) https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/cheoah-river-march-release-nc/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.americanwhitewater.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=73076 March Cheoah releases are at 1000cfs 8am-4pm and 600cfs 4pm-12am on day 1, and on day 2 at 600cfs 12am-12pm and 300cfs 12pm through the following day.

]]> Bear River Black Canyon Dam Releases (ID) https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/bear-river-black-canyon-dam-releases-id/2026-03-28/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.americanwhitewater.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=73078 American Whitewater negotiated releases on Idaho’s Class IV-V Black Canyon of the Bear River, and works to schedule them with other stakeholders each year. On scheduled days, flows of 900 cfs or inflow, whichever is greater, will be provided on each day. Between adjoining release days, night-time flows of 200 cfs will be maintained. 

]]> Bear River Black Canyon Dam Releases (ID) https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/bear-river-black-canyon-dam-releases-id/2026-03-29/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.americanwhitewater.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=73078 American Whitewater negotiated releases on Idaho’s Class IV-V Black Canyon of the Bear River, and works to schedule them with other stakeholders each year. On scheduled days, flows of 900 cfs or inflow, whichever is greater, will be provided on each day. Between adjoining release days, night-time flows of 200 cfs will be maintained. 

]]> North Fork Fest https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/north-fork-festival/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.americanwhitewater.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=73041 A Celebration of the History and Heritage of the North Fork of the French Broad River and WNC Whitewater Community

Fundraiser Event to support a Live Cam at Mile 0 on the North Fork of the French Broad River!

Educational Booths (TBA) – Vendor Booths (TBA) – Clinics-  Gear Swap/Sale- Food Truck- Live Music- Taproom- Raffle Prizes- Throw Rope Competition- and More!

]]> Tallulah Gorge Releases (GA) https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/tallulah-gorge-releases-ga/2026-04-04/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://new-site.americanwhitewater.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=70257 American Whitewater and our affiliate club partners negotiated 10 annual releases on the Class Tallulah Gorge and public access to the river, which began in 1997. Saturday releases are at 500cfs, and Sunday releases are at 700cfs. The releases occur on the first two weekends in April, and the first three weekends in November, and have become a treasured recreational opportunity. Regional paddling clubs organize dozens of volunteers each year to make the releases possible.

]]> Collegiate Whitewater Fest, WA https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/collegiate-whitewater-fest-wa/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.americanwhitewater.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=73376 The Collegiate Whitewater Fest was created to give student boaters a chance to connect, learn, and race. The event starts with registration at the River House in Index, WA. The afternoon features an intermediate race from the confluence to Boulder Drop and an advanced race from Boulder Drop to Split Rock. The evening finishes off with a BBQ and awards back at The River House in Index. This is an inclusive event designed for current students, whether you’re in K-12 or enrolled 1/2 time or more in higher education.

 

]]> New Haven Ledges Race https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/new-haven-ledges-race/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.americanwhitewater.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=73431 The New Haven Race has been a staple of the northeast whitewater scene since 2009. Born as an event for locals to challenge each other for bragging rights, the race has grown into a region-wide attraction. The current day version sees paddlers from all over the northeastern US, Quebec and southern Ontario show up for a shot at the podium. While it has varied in format, course length, and water levels, what always remains a guarantee is that it will be a day of excellent whitewater with a great community well attended by spectators from across the region.

]]> 2026 Top Yough Race https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/2026-top-yough-race/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.americanwhitewater.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=77089 The Top Yough is a Class IV-V whitewater run and the race is meant for advanced boaters only. The race will be timed, with boaters launching at 60 second intervals. The race course starts on river left just above Swallow Falls and concludes in the eddy below Suck Hole rapid.

]]> Tallulah Gorge Releases (GA) https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/tallulah-gorge-releases-ga/2026-04-05/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://new-site.americanwhitewater.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=70257 American Whitewater and our affiliate club partners negotiated 10 annual releases on the Class Tallulah Gorge and public access to the river, which began in 1997. Saturday releases are at 500cfs, and Sunday releases are at 700cfs. The releases occur on the first two weekends in April, and the first three weekends in November, and have become a treasured recreational opportunity. Regional paddling clubs organize dozens of volunteers each year to make the releases possible.

]]> TSRA Rendezvous https://www.americanwhitewater.org/event/tsra-rendezvous/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.americanwhitewater.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=77036 TSRA’s annual Rendezvous is a four-day outdoor event paddling free-flowing streams on the Cumberland Plateau and ending with an auction on Saturday night to raise funds for river conservation projects.  Pre-registration required.

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