A Weekend Event for Everyone!
Celebrating the St.Lawrence River, and the unique way paddlers connect with it. Perfect for kids, beginners, seniors and competitive paddlers of all ages!
Building on the success of last years event, this weekend combines a fun day of learning in kayaks and concludes with a race on Sunday. All ages, abilities, individuals + families welcome. There will be learning clinics for adults and kids and race categories for recreational and competitive folks.
Last years attendance was over 200 and with your help we can exceed that this time. Local organizations attending next summers event include Parks Canada (St. Lawrence Island National Parks), the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve + many other local community groups.
Saturday June 25th
Paddling workshops and clinics for all ages!
Intro to Kayaking, Kids Paddling Games, Voyageur Canoe Tour,
Fitness Paddling, Kayak Rolling, Intro to Kayak Rescue.
Displays on sustainable, healthy living!
Presented from an array of local organizations.
Test paddling of new boats provided by Trailhead!
BBQ Lunch!
On shore kids area!
Sunday June 26th
Adventure of the Islands Race!
Race Events:
6k Sprint + 18k Open Water Race.
Boat Styles:
Sea Kayaks, Surf Ski Open Water, Racing Shells, Outrigger Canoes.
Saturday Clinic Costs:
1 Adult Clinic: $30
3 Adult Clinic: $75
1 Kids Clinic: $10
3 Kids Clinic: $25
Voyageur Canoe Tour: $15
Sunday Event Fees:
Kids Race $25
Adult Race $40
Tandem Race $50
OC6 or teams$180
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9-11am |
12-2pm |
3-5pm |
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Rotary Beach 14 Boats |
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Rotary Beach Tandems + Pungos |
Parents and Tots |
Parents and Tots |
Parents and Tots |
Kayak Dock B 20 boats |
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Kayak Dock C 20 boats |
Open Canoe |
Stand-Up Paddling |
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Boat Launch A 14 boats |
+ Dynamic Manouvers |
Kayaking for Fitness |
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Joel Stone Beach D ww boats + canoe club |
Sprint Boat 1 |
Sprint Boat 2 |
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Joel Stone Beach E 6 boats |
Rolling Clinic |
Greenland Clinic |
Greenland Rolling Clinic |
Voyageur Canoes F 2 canoes |
Voyageur Canoes |
Voyageur Canoes |
Voyageur Canoes |
Kids Program
Get the next generation involved in kayaking! All kids welcome to come on down to learn and get experience in kayaking. Let the fully trained professionals teach your child in a safe and fun environment. We have plenty of games and activities that are used to teach the basic skills. Come down and enjoy a great time on the water!
Intro to kayaking
This program covers two hours of the basics. If you have never tried kayaking before and are looking for skills to get you started, develop control of your boat and feel more comfortable, this is a good place to start. Learn about necessary kayaking equipment, basic strokes for boat control and improve confidence.
Stroke Improvement
Here we focus on technique for maximizing your efficiency on the water. If you have been paddling for a few weeks or a few years, we can help you move your boat with as little energy as possible. Develop edging techniques and push your paddling to the next level!
Intro to Kayak Rescue
Prepare yourself for the unpleasant but sometimes entertaining event of capsizing. Through our nationally certified instructors learn how to efficiently rescue yourself and help your friends out too! Kayaking is a fantastic way to explore areas, so take the time to learn how to stay safe so you can have more confidence while out on the water.
Intermediate Skills
If you have the basics down and want to progress your paddling to the next level this is the course for you. The intermediate skills course is a great way to learn new techniques and develop more effective strokes. Come improve your paddling and make it more enjoyable for the future!
Edging, Bracing + Dynamic Manoeuvres
Want to avoid capsizing? Want to turn faster with less effort? Want to look like a pro when you pull up to the dock? Learn all this and more in this intermediate course that focuses on some key fundamentals of kayaking. We'll have you spinning faster and have your boat on edge in no time. Come test your limits!
Rolling Clinic
Let's face it; rolling a kayak is just cool. Safety wise, this is the most effective self rescue technique on the market. Using white water kayaks, which are more agile and easier to learn this skill, you will learn this fantastic technique. Come learn the art of the roll in a safe controlled environment and enjoy your summer with a new trick to show your friends!
Race Rules:
Boats and safety gear will be inspected at registration.Inspection must be passed before your race jersey will be given to you.
Please ensure you can demonstrate you have equipped your boat with the following safety items:
All boats must be capable of floating when filled with water, float bags, self bailing boats and drain plugs are highly recommended.
This is an OPEN WATER event and exposed wave conditions can be expected
Coast Guard approved PFD's are required for every racer and must be accessible in your boat.
Racers may be required to wear PFD's if race directors determine the water conditions warrant it.
Expect to wear a PFD if winds are stronger than 20 km / hour especially if blowing from the South West.
A whistle is required, by law.Just attach it to your PFD
Wash riding is permitted as long as the boat being drafted is not impeded.
Overtaken boats have the right of way.
All racers must obey instructions from any safety boat or race official.
Paddlefest is held at:110 Kate St, Gananoque Ontario
For More Details Call Us: 613-329-6265 | For More Details Email Us: kayaking@1000ikc
A Special Thanks To:
Putting together a great festival takes lots of work! This festival would have never been possible without the hard work and dedication of Trailhead Kingston, Paddlefit Ottawa, and 1000 Islands Kayaking.