Posted By: adamscott
Every great river deserves a great festival and the Ottawa River is no
exception. However, unlike most rivers, the Ottawa is really two
different rivers depending on the season. May has exceptionally big
water on the Main Channel with giants like Bus Eater and Coliseum while
the Labour Day Weekend has summer water levels making the river fun
rather than ferocious.
Ottawa Kayak School is going to be hosting
the Ottawa River Festival 2011 with part 1 on the May Long weekend and
part 2 on the Labour Day weekend.
Both events will cater to every
level of paddling ability. Even in May, the 175 islands forming this
paradise offer opportunities from beginner to expert. With a day on the
beach learning the wet exit, strokes and concepts and the all-important
kayak roll, a run the down the Middle Channel can be done with
first-timers. By utilizing such beginner favorites as pinball and lost
channel, novice paddlers can have alongside intermediate boaters. There
is even enough on the Middle for the most advanced paddler but they will
probably be on Main with its world class features.
Although the
Ottawa is arguably the world’s best freestyle river, there are plenty
of river opportunities for white-water and flat water canoeing and sea
kayaking. Clinics will be available for every discipline and every level
of ability. The Festival will feature two days of clinics, Friday night
film festival, great food and of course, a wonderful party Saturday
night.
Information on the Ottawa River Festival Part 1 May Long Weekend is below: (Part 2 info coming soon)
Attendee Info and Prices – refer to
http://www.ottawariverfestival.com/pdf/attendee.pdfExhibitor Info and Prices – refer to
http://www.ottawariverfestival.com/pdf/exhibitor.pdfMore information coming on the
http://www.ottawariverfestival.com website.
If there are any questions please contact
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