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4th Annual Puntledge River Paddle Festival
May 30 - June 1/08, Puntledge and Browns Rivers, Courtenay, BC
Mike Neville at Tarp and Play (2007) © Wayne Barson
Itinerary:
Friday:
- 5:00-9:00 pm late registration at the Maple Pool Campground.
Saturday:
- 8:00-12:00 am late registration at the Maple Pool Campground.
- 8:30 am event meeting for all participants to review safety, festival activities, and to arrange shuttles. Meet at the registration desk.
- 9:00 am 65 Cubic Meters a Second. Ramp up to 85 CMS from 12 - 2:00 pm.
- 9:00 am first shuttle of the day depart Maple Pool Campground for power lines (guided intermediate run).
- 9:00 am beginner clinic with Warm Rapids Inn meets at registration desk at Maple Pool Campground.
- 9:30 am second shuttle of the day depart Maple Pool Campground for power lines (guided intermediate run).
- 10:00 am shuttle for Hatchery (beginner with a roll/intermediate).
- More shuttles depart the Maple Pool Campground throughout the day as needed (roughly every hour).
- 12:00 pm guided beginner trip from Maple Pool Campground to Lewis Park.
- 2:00 - 5:00 pm 85 Cubic Meters a Second.
- 3:30 pm freestyle clinic with Rob Cartwright meets at Tarp and Play.
- 7:00 pm-ish start of BC Creek Protection Society presentation, video, raffle, draw, and prize give a ways, at the Maple Pool Campground.
Sunday:
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 110 Cubic Meteres a Second.
- 10:00 am first shuttles of the day depart from Maple Pool Campground for Stotan Falls (strong intermediate) and the lower Fish Hatchery (intermediate). More shuttles depart the Maple Pool Campground throughout the day as needed (roughly every hour).
- 10:00 am mini slalom at either Condensory Bridge or Puntledge Park. Inquire at registration.
- 11:15 am shuttle(s) departs for Tarp and Play to get to viewing spot for "Expression Session" at Tarp and Play (no boats).
- 12:00 am "Expression Session" (or low key freestyle competition) at Tarp and Play feature. Experienced paddlers only. Follow signs to the end of Power House Road and walk from there (about 500 meters).
- Following "Expression Session". Freestyle clinic with Rob Cartwright meets at Tarp and Play.
- 1:00 pm final shuttle(s).
- 3:00 pm event conclusion (last take out at Maple Pool Campground).
James Mole some where on the Puntledge (2007) © Wayne Barson
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