Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe Spring Paddle Festival returns this year as a jam-packed, one-day event on April 25th at Vancouver Lake! We are offering on-land clinics with industry reps, on-water classes with our amazing instructors, and free demos of kayaks, SUPs (stand up paddle boards), and canoes all day long.
Clinic & Demo Schedule:
– 10:00 AM: Car Topping Your Boat w/ Thule
– 10:00 AM: Forward Stroke Clinic
– 10:30 AM: Dressing for Conditions w/ Kokatat
– 11:00 AM: Solo Canoeing Skills w/ Northstar Canoes and Wenonah Canoes
– 11:00 AM: Choosing the Perfect Paddle w/ Werner
– 11:30 AM: Packing a Kayak for Multi-Day Trips w/ ACKC
– 12:00 PM: Rescues & Re-Entries Demo/Q&A w/ ACKC
– 12:30 PM: Dressing for Conditions w/ Level Six
– 1:00 PM: The Ins and Outs of Inflatable Kayaks w/ Spinera
– 1:00 PM: Forward Stroke Clinic
– 1:30 PM: Setting Up Your Fishing Kayak w/ Jackson
– 2:00 PM: Rescues & Re-Entries Demo/Q&A
– 2:00 PM: Car Topping Your Boat w/ Malone Racks
– 2:30 PM: Dressing for Conditions w/ NRS
– 3:00 PM: Choosing the Perfect Paddle w/ Aquabound
Ongoing Classes (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM):
– First Strokes Kayak: 1-hour Intro to Kayak
– First Strokes Canoe: 1-hour Intro to Canoe
– First Strokes SUP: 1-hour Intro to SUP
– Which Boat is Right for Me?: 30-minute consultation w/ ACKC
We look forward to seeing you on the water!
PLEASE NOTE: There is a parking fee to park at Vancouver Lake, pay at the entry station. Free to walk or bike into the park.