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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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Here are a few kayaking & canoeing events in Florida for February.

What are you doing President’s Day weekend? Want to go paddling?

How about a 42 mile paddle down the Peace River?

Peace River Paddle

February 17-20, 2012

According to their website:

The Peace River Paddle is a three day, 42 mile paddle along the Peace River Canoe Trail, which is part of Florida’s statewide trail system managed by the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection Office of Greenways and Trails.

The Peace River is a serene, slow moving river isolated from civilization. Paddling is between high banks and round sweeping curves among tiny islands.

Registration Deadline: February 3, 2012

Annual Everglades Paddle-In

February 11, 2012

7 am – 4 pm paddle-in

Chokoloskee, FL 34138

According to their website:

The Annual Everglades Paddle-In is a casual event to bring together paddlers for a day of family oriented fun.

Paddle with the assistance of the tidal current to a beach site on “Indian Key” in Indian Key Pass. You should allow 1 1/2 to 2 hrs for the paddle but that depends on your pace.

Admission: Free – donation accepted. This year’s beneficiary will be the Friends of Fakahatchee.

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