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BWA Events Calendar
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Pool Roll Sessions
Winter Sessions start in Nov or Dec.
Learn to roll your canoe or kayak !
New in the sport and need to learn how to roll your canoe, kayak, or C-1?. The Bluegrass Wildwater Association can help you. Each winter & summer BWA members volunteer their skills to help paddlers lean how to roll their boat when they flip. This is a must learn skill if you paddle whitewater.
Everyone is welcome...even if you have never paddled before. Roll sessions are informal with shared BWA member's boats and equipment available on a first come first served basis. For assured equipment bring your own gear. Experienced BWA paddlers will be volunteering their time to help you get started.
Tell your friends and neighbors...come on out and learn to be a safer boater.
$5 members, $10 non-members
Instructors that agree to instruct for 1 hr free
School age or younger kids 12th grade free with paying adult (limit 2)
Let's continue our great turnout that
we had at summer sessions. Bring your
friends and we will need our devoted instructors!!!!
Check for updates..
Wash your boats.
Study technique and get your boats outfitted before you arrive at the pool, so that our precious pool time is better spent.
We need skirt donations. We are only rarely short on boats and paddles but we are often short on skirts.
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Swiftwater
Rescue Class
was held August 21-22, 2010
Course Objectives: To teach effective skills for swiftwater rescue, including self rescue techniques, rope handling skills and approaches for dealing with boat pinning and entrapments. Special attention is given to teaching simple, effective skills that use the limited gear that most whitewater paddlers carry.
Safety: Students will be taught that rescue, like river running, requires good judgement. Participation in the exercises is voluntary, depending on the students own self assessment.
The course will use in the water simulations to help the student develop an effective response to commonly encountered problems on the river. Each exercise will utilize techniques to protect the rescuers and provide safety backup.
Prerequisites: Any adult BWA member can attend. The Student should be at least an intermediate paddler capable of ferrying and catching eddies in Class II water. You should have decent swimming skills , not be afraid to go underwater, and be in decent physical condition. You should dress for swimming and prolong immersion. A farmer john or neoprene paddling pants are recommended for warmth and protection from bumps, cuts and bruises. Closed toed shoes, booties and sandals are not appropriate.
This is not a paddling weekend, but you do need to bring a boat. You
do need helmet, PFD and all other appropriate river gear, including
a paddle. The paddle will be treated roughly, so leave the Silver
Creek at home. You will need a throwbag, 12’to 15’ of tubular
webbing, two locking carabiners, and two 6’ lengths of 4mm (preferred)
to 6mm accessory cord.
Location: Ratliff's Hole Access on the Russell Fork outside of Elkhorn City, KY
Cost:
The cost of the class is around $85 per student. ACA members are eligible
for a $5 discount. PayPal (BWA website), check, cash, and money orders
are accepted. Make check payable to BWA.
Meals / Lodging: Students are responsible for their own meals and camping.
Application Deadline: Applications and payment must be received by
TBD.
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Swiftwater
Rescue Class Application
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Novice Trips
Each year, generous members, out of the goodness of their hearts, volunteer to lead trips for Beginners and Intermediates alike. These trips go when and where the leaders choose but could include such locations as the Hiawasee, the Nantahala, the Emory-Obed System, the Big South Fork, the New River and the Lower Yough. Usually informally announced during meetings, on the forum or in the newsletter, these trips provide the opportunity for newer paddlers to continue to glean pearls of wisdom from more experienced paddlers, like where and when to go and what to do when you get there.
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The BWA Spring Beginner's
Canoe & Kayak Clinic
Was Held May 15-16, 2010
Contact: Clinic Coordinator
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For over 30 years the Bluegrass Wildwater Association has hosted an annual weekend beginner whitewater clinic for kayak, canoe and C-1 (decked canoe) paddlers.
This year's clinic will be held on the beautiful Big South Fork of the Cumberland River where a wide selection of whitewater sections offer a variety of opportunities for boaters of differing skill levels. Classes are grouped according to experience and skill allowing students the opportunity to share their learning experiences as well as benefit from the experience of the instructors.
Accommodations: The clinic will be held at the Bandy Creek Campground near Oneida, TN. The cost of camping is included in your registration fee.
Food: Saturday breakfast, Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast are included in the price of registration. Lunch on the river for Saturday and Sunday is the responsibility of the student. Please refer to the student literature for recommendations.
Entertainment: Saturday night will feature the clinic talent show. Prizes to be announced, so dust off your hidden performance skills and join in the fun.
Non-students: If you want to bring along a non-paddling friend, significant other, or entire family to enjoy the weekend, that's okay. There are plenty of other things to do at the Big South Fork and for a small additional fee, they can get in on the BWA group discount and meal plan.
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2008 Spring Paddling Clinic on the Nolichucky Photos
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Our 28th Annual NPFF,
We celebrate 28 years of promoting River Conservation & Causes
through "The Best in Paddlesport Video and Image Competition".
For 27 years, the volunteers of the NPFF have strived to make your film, photo presentation and viewing experience the very best possible. Thanks to the suggestions by you, filmmakers, photographers and sponsors the festival continues to be the best and most recognized film competition supporting river conservation in the world.
Winners of the 2010 National Paddling Film Festival:
Amateur General (tie)
Accomplished General
Accomplished Documentary
Professional General
Professional Documentary
Professional Instructional/Safety
Best of Festival
Best Still Image
Paddlers' Choice
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Prototype: An Advanced Film
about Intermediate Kayaking
The Gnar Gnar
Cali Love Tour 2009
Liquide Norway Vs. Massive White Nile
Into Perpetual Ice
Dougie Down the Pet
Sea Kayaking with Gordon Brown
Cali Love Tour 2009
Commitment
Cali Love Tour 2009
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Josh Turner
John McConville
Evan Garcia
Ben Jung
Olaf Obsammer
Justin Curgenven
Simon Willis
Evan Garcia
Chris Bell
Evan Garcia
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National Paddling Film Festival Web Page
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Information on Other BWA Events will be added to this page as needed.
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