Canoe & Kayak Festival
Demo boats, paddles, and accessories, paddling classes, beginner classes, paddling trips, SUP race, fishing tournament, and more.
East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival
April 20-22, 2012
James Island County Park
Charleston, South Carolina
Here are some of the events for this canoe & kayak festival.
According to their website:
They will have lectures, on water classes, and demonstrations directed to the novice and experienced paddler.
There will be commercial exhibitors that will give you a chance to try before you buy. You will be able to test boats, paddles, and accessories on the water at the festival site. You will also have the opportunity to speak with equipment designers and manufactures throughout the weekend.
Beginner classes: Sea Kayaks, Canoes, and Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP)
Sunrise and Sunset paddling Trips. These trips are intended to get paddlers together to enjoy some of the great paddling found in Charleston.
Kayak Fishing Tournament
The objective is to photograph the longest slam for your category.
Categories:
Novice: Photograph one Whiting, one Atlantic Croaker and one Spotted Seatrout per angler.
Expert: Photograph one Sheepshead, one Red Drum and one Flounder.
Bodhi’s Revenge SUP Race – April 22
Folly Beach
Intermediate route: One loop with a beach sprint
Elite route: Two loops with two beach sprints
Pre-festival programs- take a course from one of the presenters prior to the festival
Post-festival programs – take a course from one of the presenters after the festival
Registration packages:
Full Weekend Complete Festival Package
Daily (Friday, Saturday or Sunday)
Sample Day Pass- Good for beginners
Pre-registration and fees on many events & classes.
Click here to go to their website and find all the information for this canoe & kayak festival.
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