2003 AW Gauley Festival
August 28, 2003
2003 GAULEY FESTIVAL POSTERThanks to John Hoffman of Discographics for this exceptional design (Hmm! Wonder what rapid that is?) www.discographics.com
2003 GAULEY FESTIVAL POSTERThanks to John Hoffman of Discographics for this exceptional design (Hmm! Wonder what rapid that is?) www.discographics.com
Lotus Designs is proud to present the Ladies on the Lower G to benefit AW. On Friday, September 19th, the day before the AW Gauley Fest, the women of Lotus Designs will be hosting a paddle down the Lower Gauley River. Any woman who is comfortable paddling the Lower Gauley, and would like to join some of the most influential women in the sport of kayaking, are encouraged to sign up for what promises to be a wonderful event. The
Join us on September 20th at the year’s biggest celebration of all things whitewater. Ø Loads of vendors with tons of good stuff Ø A mixed bag of bands – blue grass, reggae and rock Ø Back and better than ever – the 2003 ir BIG GUN SHOW Ø Gigantic Silent Auction of tempting merchandise Ø Jam-packed Raffle of super stuff Ø Award winning videos from the National Paddling Film Festival Ø Some of the best home cookin’ you ever scarfed And so much more… Click
WANT A FUN AND EASY WAY TO BE A PART OF WHAT MAKES IT HAPPEN?IN ADDITION TO AW’S GRATITUDE, WE’LL PRESENT YOU WITH A LIMITED EDITION “VOLUNTEER’S ONLY” SHIRTThe 2003 Gauley Festival is going to be the best yet. It’s a showcase for AW and the top vendors in the whitewater culture. It’s a place to catch up with old friends, make new ones and have a high old time. Sign up for 2 hours (or more) to become a
Would your club like to win a private demo and paddling clinic with the members of Team Dagger? If your club has the most AW members at the AW Gauley River Festival , your club will win a private kayak demo and paddling clinic with the members of Team Dagger. This paddle with Team “D” event could be a great opportunity for your club to organize a fundraiser or membership drive. In order for each of your club members to
Would your club like to win a private demo and paddling clinic with the members of Team Dagger? If your club has the most AW members at the AW Gauley River Festival , your club will win a private kayak demo and paddling clinic with the members of Team Dagger. This paddle with Team “D” event could be a great opportunity for your club to organize a fundraiser or membership drive. In order for each of your club members to
Would your club like to win a private demo and paddling clinic with the members of Team Dagger?If your club has the most AW members at the AW Gauley River Festival , your club will win a private kayak demo and paddling clinic with the members of Team Dagger. This paddle with Team “D” event could be a great opportunity for your club to organize a fundraiser or membership drive. In order for each of your club members to count
Summersville, WV September 20thþ The Gauley Festival is a critical fundraiser for American Whitewater.þ A successful Gauley Festival is essential to the AW Mission.þ The AW Mission involves tireless work towards conservation and access victories. How can you help?Join us on September 20th and have a blast with your friendsat the largest river festival in the world – a huge celebration of all things whitewater.This year’s event promises to be the best ever.Ø Loads of vendors with tons of good stuffØ
Announcement from WVRC: Reminding you that you do not need to carry your boat up the hill from the Upper Gauley takeout at Mason’s Branch. The annual Gauley River Shuttle begins September 6, 7 and will run until the last weekend of Gauley season October 11, 12. We will be running the shuttle Friday, Saturday and Sunday during Gauley Festival weekend September 19, 20, & 21. The shuttle is easy for you to use. We have secured a grassy field
Reliant Energy reports that the Stone Valley section of New York’s Raquette River (AW id 1387) is expected to experience an increase on Saturday, August 16, from the scheduled 750 cfs to 2000 cfs. Your author has been unable to obtain reliable information on how this is likely to affect this class IV-V section but boaters are advised to exercise extreme caution as the rapids are virtually non-stop for the entire three mile length. American Whitewater thanks Tom Skutnick of
Help Stop Attacks on the Clean Water Act Several congressional representatives have taken the lead in getting the Army Corps of Engineers and the EPA to withdraw damaging new jurisdiction guidelines that were issued in January and prevent the administration from going forward with rule changes that would eliminate Clean Water Act protections for tens of millions of additional acres of wetlands, lakes, ponds, and streams. Four members of the House of Representatives, Reps. Dingell (D-MI), Leach (R-IA), Oberstar (D-MN)
On Thursday, August 7th, Senator Cantwell (D-WA) will hold a press conference announcing the introduction of legislation to designate approximately 20 miles of the Upper White Salmon River in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest as part of the National Wild and Scenic River System. Maria Cantwell’s bill will be the Senate companion piece of legislation complimenting Congressman Brian Baird’s (D-WA-3rd) introduction of similar language in the House earlier this year.The White Salmon river is located in South-Central Washington in Baird’s
Paddlers from near and far joined AW and its band of dedicated volunteers to enjoy one of the best Deerfield River Festivals ever hosted. Well over a thousand paddlers came out to Charlemont, MA to enjoy the camaraderie of other paddlers, listed to some great music, and gander at the wares of thirty-two different vendors. The fickle weather cooperated with the prayers of the Deerfield River Fest organizers and granted a reprieve from the previous day’s deluge. Some bleary eyed
What would possibly lure you into paddling 99 miles in a single day on Colorado’s Arkansas River? The 99 Basic was not a race; but it was an event. Advance promotional materials emphasized “THIS IS NOT A RACE! The 99 basic is a one day paddle in kayaks down the class II-V Arkansas River to raise money for River Access in Colorado.” At daybreak on June 4, 2003 twenty paddlers gathered at the put-in for the Numbers section, two miles
American Rivers reported today that the Senate, in a surprise move, passed a comprehensive energy bill by a vote of 84-14. According to American Rivers: In an agreement between the Republican and Democratic leadership, this year’s bill (S. 14) was replaced as a whole by unanimous consent with S. 517 from the 107th Senate. The next step for S.14 will be the House-Senate conference committee where the two bills will be merged and then returned for an up or down
On July 16, 2003 Senator Larry Craig (R-ID) introduced a bill (S 1420), which would give outfitters in the Forest Service (USFS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) the same privileges enjoyed by outfitters in the National Park System.American Whitewater has followed similar bills closely over the past 7 years and even provided oral testimony to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on this topic. As in the past, American Whitewater’s two primary interests in an Outfitter
Six Reasons Not To Miss the Fest1. Free drinks for AW membersOne free Red Hook Beer or Red Bull Energy Drink to each current AW member who visits the AW booth.2. Great music by the Hemlock Gorge Boys and the SymptomsThanks to Jeff Campbell and all of his band buddies who provide great music for the fest.3. Great children and family activities on Saturday afternoon4. Lots of new food options by the McCuskers Store of Shelburne FallsWord has it that
In the summer of 2004, American Whitewater will honor the people who have shepherded whitewater paddling from its infancy as a fringe activity characterized by homemade equipment and backcountry accomplishments into the sport and industry it is today. The event is set to take place in the Rockies during the summer paddling season. A weekend of paddling, informal get togethers, and seminars will culminate with AW’s 50’s Anniversary Gala. During the evening, attendees will join their fellow river enthusiasts for