Save the Date May 15, 2010

Thanks to all those who participated in or helped with the 2nd Annual Paddlefest. The planning for 2010 Paddlefest is in the works. There are several new exciting activities we are considering for next year's festival.

The HRL Paddlefest website will go into hibernation mode possibly until 2010. We will keep our Twitter Link active to notify you of any upcoming Changes. Remember to check our Twitter Grid on the right sidebar of the site for the latest news about Paddlefest.

In closing I can't say enough good things about our Scouts from Troop 448 of the Central District who helped with Paddlefest. Special thanks also to the other Scout Leaders from the Central District who were involved. The energy, enthusiasm the Scouts bring is always like breathe of fresh air.

We always need volunteers and people with ideas on how to make our 3rd HRL Paddlefest even better. If you would like to help for 2010, please email us at hrlpaddlefest@gmail.com. Our planning sessions will start in October and continue up to the day before the festival.

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Tomorrow is the Day, Bring your Canoe or Kayak with you or try one of the many we will have on site

We have lots of fun for everyone, so come on down. Thanks to the High Point Enterprise for Today's Coverage.

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Deep Water Rescue Classes Saturday

If you only took one class about paddling "Deep Water Rescue is the most important one you could ever take. No one plans to tip over in a canoe or kayak, but unexpected spills happen. Could you help someone get back into their boat without flipping your in the process? What are the first things you should do and What should you avoid doing? There are 100's of scenario that can play out in any rescue. Knowing a few of the basics will go a long ways in preparing for when it does happen. All paddlers eventually end up in the water, it's how they recover that can make the experience more tolerable.

Due to a the death of a close Friend. Banks Dixon of Frog Hollow will be unable to attend. He will missed, but in his place we an equally good paddler and instructor. Edgar Peck who has written a book kayaking will teach our Deep Water Classes Saturday. He brings a lot kayaking experience to the table. Classes start at 10:30 and run1.5 hours. The cost of the class is $12 which is a bargain for course that normally cost around $100. An additional class may be offered from 12:30-2:00 If you liked to know more about Edgar click here and read last years Bio.

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2 Instructors from National WhiteWater Center will Teach Classes

Saturday we will have 2 instructors from the National WhiteWater Center to teach Roll Classes & Paddling Techniques.

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Schedule of Events for Saturday's Paddlefest- May 16

Feel free to Bring your Canoe or Kayak so you can paddle on High Rock Lake

For Directions to Camp Walter Johnson Click Here

7:00 am Kayak Fishing Tournament- CWJ Dock -Entry Fee $20 includes * OWPF Bracelet. No checks or credit cards, pay entry fee on tournament day

9:00 am Canoe/Kayak Race 5.38 miles- Non Sanctioned (free event but does require you have paid the one time $5 on water activity fee which is good for both days)

10:00 am Boat Demos Open- Free Activity- all on water events require paddlers to pay a one time$5 activity fee for the weekend.

10:00 am Swap Meet- Free Activity -Great time to sale your canoe/kayak or Paddling accessories Only those with attendees *OWPF Bracelets can demo Swap Meet Boats.

10:00 am- Putt- Putt Putt Golf- FREE

10:00 am- Peddle Car Racing- FREE

10:00 am- Introduction to Geo- Caching- FREE Class

10:00 am- Geo Caching – 100 Geocaches scattered for you to find. There will prizes with some. Limited number of Rental gps's will be available for those who don't have them

10:00 am -1:00 PM– Kids fishing Derby ages 5-12 (catch & release) Free Activity with prizes. Kids will have 15 minutes to catch a fish from Camp WJ Lake Pier . Prizes will be awarded after Cardboard boat race. Barbless hooks will be used.

10:30 am Building a Wood strip Kayak- John Pledger- this is a free seminar

10:30am – 12:00pm Deep Water Rescue Class -CWJ Dock* Brandon Dixon- Frog Hollow Outdoors * $12 fee required for 90 minute class, space is limited in addition to the "one time required on water activity Fee".

11:00 am- 12:00 How I got into Kayaking, The best way to Start, The Waters around you. Float Plans and other Need to Information for newbies-

12:00 pm Kayak Roll Classes- Camp Swimming Pool- limited Space-$12 fee required- *OWPF Bracelet required Bring your Boat!

12:30 pm- Cardboard boat building begins, Entrants have 90 minutes to build their boat. Free Event *OWPF Bracelet required. Limited Supplies Available, Free Activity.

1:00 PM Kayak Fishing Tournament Ends

1:00 Weigh In at the Conference Center (Pictures only) This should be fun and we will do our best to let the fisherman bragg a little, but they have to quit at 2:00

2:00 Pm- Card Board boat races( demos area limited on the lake during event) 70% of the boats sink so bring a change of clothes if you are entering the event.

3:00 PM Featured Speaker “Trading Path” of NC

4:00-4:30 PM Awards Ceremony immediately following Cardboard Boat Race for days events.

4:30-5:00 PM "Let's Race" Kayakers or Canoeist Can Race each other on the Camp's Lake. No Prizes just Fun. Friends & Family Can Race Each Other!





5:00 PM Music & Concert in the Park –admission is free- location Harrison Park, Town of Denton

6:00 pm Sunset Paddle on High Rock- free paddle- rentals available- must have *OWPF Bracelet

6:30 pm to 8:00 Free Paddle for Clubs

9:00 PM Movie in the Park- admission is free- Harrison Park

*OWPF- $5 On Water Participation Bracelet- Good for 2 day Event

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