For Fun
70% of the earth is water so dive in and play!
Recommended Videos
NOT ALL VIDEOS ARE INSTRUCTIONAL. DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY OF THE STUNTS IN THE NON-INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS.
Kayak 101 Mastering the basics
By Joe Holt
Done in 1985. The name says it all.
Seventh Drop in God's Country
Red Rooster Productions
Fun to watch. Filmed in B.C with a few quirks and crashes.
Twitch series 1-4
Videolink Productions
A series of hair boating steep creeking and extreme stunts. Today's top creek boaters search the globe for first descents and new records.
Recommended Reading
KAYAK
By Wiliam Neally
This book contains valuable information on river reading and safety. It is written in the off the wall humor Nealy is famous for.
Whitewater Trips
By Betty Pratt-Johnson
This series of 5 guidebooks was written in 1986,so be aware some of the runs will have changed. Still a very useful book for whitewater trips and other points of interest along the way.
Whitewater in B.C's Southwest
By Steve Crowe & Jim Hnatiak
This is a more up to date guidebook. Not quite as much detail as "Whitewater trips" but it goes along nicely with those books.
Whitewater in Southwest British Columbia
By Claudia Schwab
This book covers 79 river runs and play spots. You will find detailed directions, descriptions and maps. Included are also suggestions for non-paddling activities for each area, ideas for road trips and lots of other useful information for anybody kayaking in British Columbia . www.wetcoastpublishing.com
Events
Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race
The Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race is a true expedition, taking teams of four through lands previously unknown to the human eye. Racers receive minimal assistance as they traverse through the pristine southern Patagonia by means of trekking, climbing and related rope work, kayaking, mountain biking, and backcountry navigation. They often cover hundreds of kilometers without seeing a soul
www.patagonianexpeditionrace.com
Throwdowns
Throwdowns are a series of FUN events aimed at bringing communities of recreational boaters together in the spirit of simple competition. These events allow for simple scoring and keep things light and fun. The categories allow for anyone to do well and we all judge each other. Prizes are not given to top rides, but are raffled off to all participants like door prizes.
Visit our Throwdown page for details and dates
Kayaking Links
Aquabound Paddles
B.C. Water Pages
Kayak online
World Kayak
Dream Flows
River App
Kayaking Forums and Clubs
Vancouver Kayak Club
Chilliwack Links
Chilliwack life.com
Chilliwack Life.com is a listing directory created to showcase Chilliwack , BC Canada ,including Accomodations, Entertainment, Outdoor Activities, Life, People, Weather and Photos.
Tourism Chilliwack
Discover Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Chilliwack Vedder River Cleanup Coalition
Our goal is to keep this magnificent river clean so its beauty will still be appreciated by many generations to come.
The Valley Voice
A online News paper serving the Chilliwack Area
