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 For the second April in a row, commercial outfitters and individual kayakers will be racing all three forks of the American River, competing for the best on-water time of under twelve hours. Stephen Liles, race coordinator and president of W.E.T. River Trips, says this is an expansion of last year's first race where his team navigated the usual commercial runs of the North, Middle, and South Forks in 11 hours. "This race is for fun," he described, and a perpetual trophy will go to the raft team with the best time that's measured on-river only -- "No shuttle races!" The date has been set for April 20, when the conditions should be right, especially with regard to North Fork flows. Registration is April 19, at Holiday Market in Cool (Highways 49 & 193), at 6pm. Liles is hoping for 6-10 outfitters to participate in the race, at a $50 entry fee per boat, one boat per company, with a maximum of 7 paddlers per boat. Kayakers are invited to compete for $10, and there will be a short and a long boat category. The race starts at 6am at Mineral Bar/ the Iowa Hill Bridge on the North Fork. Spectators may be able to see North Fork action at Yankee Jim's Bridge / Shirttail Canyon, and the takeout at Ponderosa Way Bridge. Middle Fork viewing and cheering can happen at the Old Greenwood Bridge take-out. Folks can also go to the South Fork start at Camp Lotus and grand finish at Salmon Falls. Race footage will be available on You Tube (check out last year's footage on You Tube). There will be an after-party, location to be announced, open to everyone. Come join the excitement and bring in the whitewater boating season. For more information, see the 2009 Triple Crown 3 Forks American Whitewater Race Facebook page. Or contact Stephen Liles at liles.stephen@gmail.com or (916) 616-1357. Labels: 3 forks, American River, event, Triple Crown, whitewater kayaking, whitewater race, whitewater rafting
 Join El Dorado County Parks for a River Bottom Clean Up on Thursday, September 25, 2008. What: Low Water River Clean Up on the South Fork of the American River Where: Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park to ????? Time: Meet at Henningsen-Lotus Park at 8:30 am Who: Anyone comfortable swimming in the river (Class II+) This river clean up will be focusing on getting trash out of the river, not on shore. So be prepared: wear good footwear, a wet suit and bring a mask and snorkel. Inflatable kayaks and small rafts will be needed to put trash in and to safely float the rocky shallow rapids. A lunch will be provided after the clean up. To sign up or for more infomation, please call the County River Patrol at (530) 626-7225 or email Noah Rucker-Triplett. Labels: clean-up, event, river conservation, South Fork American River
 The 27th Annual American River Festival is expanded with shore activities, more fun for families, as well as more activities and competitions for seasoned and beginning paddlers. Come watch and participate in this fun weekend on water and land! Centered in Henningsen-Lotus Park (HLP), in Lotus, CA, land activities include games, food, music, nonprofit and exhibitor booths, and great spectator seats. River games and activities include races for those of all abilities, including a rodeo at First Threat, slalom races at Chili Bar, and raft and Topo Duo kayak races that end at HLP. Kids can participate in up to three fun fests on Saturday and Sunday! The weekend kicks off on Friday night with a free dinner and movie showing at The River Store, 1032 Lotus Road in Lotus, CA 95651. Registration for weekend events is available there ($5-$15 per event, with a package discount), and on Saturday & Sunday mornings at HLP. Saturday night is the big party at EarthTrek - dinner, live music, auctions, and an awards ceremony. Tickets for the party are $25. Call or visit The River Store at 530-626-3435, or email robin@TheRiverStore.com, for party tickets -- and also if you would like to volunteer to help this great event be as fun as it possibly can. The ARF benefits several river-focused nonprofits. Weekend schedule and prices are available on the festival's website, www.AmericanRiverFestival.org. Come on down! Labels: American River Festival, event, South Fork American River, whitewater kayaking, whitewater rafting
 Memorial Day weekend, May 24-25, 2008, there will be a series of kayak races and an outdoor BBQ dinner party on the beautiful South Fork of the American River, all to benefit First Descents, a kayak and outdoor experience for Young Adults with Cancer.  The "Paddle with the Pros" event will feature a boatercross race, men's and women's downriver races, a free roll clinic, a class III+ Poker Race, and an after-party with the pros featuring a dinner, video premiere and raffle. Amateur paddlers will rub shoulders with some of the true legends of the sport, including Brad Ludden, Eric Jackson, Corey Nielsen and members of the Jackson Kayak Team. Don't worry, they won't be racing — they'll just be there to wreak a little havoc on the water while the amateurs compete in class II boatercross and downriver races and a Class III+ poker race. The event will benefit a program founded in 2001 by Ludden to empower young adult cancer survivors through kayaking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing and other outdoor activities. Additional event information and registration forms are available at Paddle with the Pros. Labels: event, South Fork American River, whitewater kayaking
The 10th annual American River Salmon Festival will be held next weekend on the lower American River. Venues include Lake Natoma and Nimbus Hatchery. A wide variety of events includes many aimed at children and families. Funds generated by the Salmon Festival help protect salmon and the American River. See the website for more information. Labels: event, Main American River, river conservation, Sacramento
Just got this word from Dan Crandall:
Free to all who make it there between 4 and 6 pm! Ice Cream and Fresh Fruit!!.
A COOL end to a warm day and an all too short summer!! Come join friends and neighbors for a bowl or two and talk about fall boating opportunities! There might be a couple of Olympians ( and really cool guys) there as well in the form of Slalom Gold Medalist Joe Jacobi and former US Olympic Slalom Coach Bob Campbell, as well as US Junior Development coach Tom Long. They're in town teaching our Gold Medal Camp and apparently like ice cream! (<: Oh Yeah, the River Store has a storewide sale going on if you want to step inside and check it out! (<: (<: Cheers! Dan Dan Crandall Labels: event, River Store, South Fork American River, whitewater kayaking
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For the second April in a row, commercial outfitters and individual kayakers will be racing all three forks of the American River, competing for the best on-water time of under twelve hours. Stephen Liles, race coordinator and president of W.E.T. River Trips, says this is an expansion of last year's first race where his team navigated the usual commercial runs of the North, Middle, and South Forks in 11 hours. "This race is for fun," he described, and a perpetual trophy will go to the raft team with the best time that's measured on-river only -- "No shuttle races!"
