This week in whitewater news: Three awesome events to get you excited this spring, including Level Six’s Capital Cup, Hell or High Water and Sky Fest.
Level Six’s Capital Cup Competition Kicks Off
Level Six’s Capital Cup, a freestyle kayak competition, takes place on Saturday, April 27th at the Champlain Rapids, Bate Island, Ottawa. Canada’s top amateur and pro kayakers will be competing on the Ottawa River and hanging out at the festival.
Led by Ottawa’s own Sydney Olympian, Tyler Lawlor, and his clothing and gear company ‘Level Six’ and partnered with MEC, Wilderness Tours, Ottawa Kayak School, Owl Rafting, Madawaska Kanu Centre, Trailhead Paddle Shack and a dedicated group of local kayakers, the Level Six Capital Cup will be exciting for participants and a thrilling display of athleticism and sport for spectators. Via www.levelsix.com.
Film Fest at Hell or High Water
As part Hell or High Water, the Town of Petawawa invites everyone to celebrate Canada’s rivers and recreation opportunities they provide us by attending the Reel Paddling Film Festival. Much more than just whitewater action, the films are divided into 10 categories and showcase the world’s best paddling films to audiences worldwide, inspiring more people to explore rivers, lakes and oceans, push physical and emotional extremes, embrace the lifestyle and appreciate the heritage of the wild places we paddle. The festival will take place on Friday, May 10 at 7:00 pm at the Petawawa Civic Centre. All proceeds from the Film Festival go back into the community to help support new paddlesports activities and programming. Via www.HOHW.ca.
Multi-sport Sky Fest
Whet your appetite, no matter what your favorite sport. Washington’s Sky Fest features whitewater kayaking and canoeing, mountain biking, climbing, fishing and activities just for the kids. When your arms and legs give out, take in some of the presentations, including talks on water survival, conservation, boat pins, beer brewing and Dutch Oven cooking. The fun runs from July 4-7th. Via www.skyfest.org.
