Once again more than 70 paddlers will compete Saturday, August 17 through Sunday, August 18, at Wausau Whitewater Park. Event organizers are getting ready for competitors from around the Midwest who will compete for the Midwest Freestyle Championship titles.
Spectators are welcome and seating has been expanded along the course on the east channel of the Wisconsin River. Wausau Whitewater Park is located along River Drive, southwest of the Marathon County Public Library.
The kayakers, in their covered boats, will ride the wave while trying to complete complicated twist, turns, and flips, all the while maintaining balance in the rushing water and throwing in some artistic flare with paddle movements. Each competitor has only 60 seconds to impress the judges and score points.
Paddlers get started Saturday at 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There is a one-hour lunch break and the flips resume from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday’s schedule is similar with the lunch break falling at 11:45 a.m. Awards will be presented after Sunday’s competition.
