Citizen Paddle Rodeo session I

Hey Paddlers!

Its almost time for the end of season competition! The event will consist of three scored events which will round up to a triple crown winner. Points from each event will be added together to determine the winners for the Men's and Women's division.

*There will be prizes for first, second, and third place finishers in both divisions*

The first event will be held on Wednesday, August 2nd at 6:00 PM in the Salida playpark. Participants will have one 45 second run in the upper playhole, and one 45 second run in the lower playhole. Scores will be added together for relative placement. The second part will be a DOWNRIVER SLOLAM RACE in playboats. Again, the fastest time will take 1st place and the placing will be relative to how well everyone else does.

Scoring goes as follows:

1st place - 100 points
2nd place - 90 points
3rd place - 80 points
4th place -75 points
5th place - 70 points

and so on in 5 point increments.

The Salida Session has two events to score points in. The final event will be held at the Buena Vista Session the following Wednesday at 6:00 PM. The throw down will be a two 45 second ride event with scores added together to determine placement.

Once all three events are finished, points will be added up, winners will be decided, and prizes will be handed out.

Join us for the after party at the Lariat Tavern on Main Street in Buena Vista after the BV rodeo event. The theme will be disco night!

Sign up for the rodeo is at the Colorado Kayak Supply in Salida. Entry fee is $15 dollars per person. Sign up can be by call in at 719.539.2920 or by walk in at the Salida CKS.

Feel free to call if you have any questions!

Hone in on those playboating skills, and we will see you at the rodeo!

Kid's Paddle Day

Hey Paddlers,

Want to get your kid introduced to the water? Your kid have a roll and want to get into some playboating?

The kid's paddle is a great way to have your kid paddle with some experienced guides from Colorado Kayak Supply and the Rocky mountain outdoor center. This provides a safe environment for youngens to take their paddling to the next level.

The event will take place on Saturday & Sunday, July 29th/30th from 1:00-3:00 PM at the Salida Whitewater park. Meeting place is the courtyard between the Headwaters building and RMOC building in Salida.

Cost of event is $10 in advance or $15 "at the door." The sign up sheet is located in CKS Salida, which can be reached by walk-in or at 719.539.2920

Spots are limited so dont hesitate to sign up!

No gear? No problem. All the gear your kid needs to enjoy the water can be rented through CKS at an additional $25

See you on the water!

Intermediate Paddle Wrap-up

Hey Paddlers!

The intermediate downriver paddle on Sunday was a blast. We had a great turnout of some really awesome people.

Everyone did great, with a few flips and only one swim. We even had the opportunity to worry a bit about the lightning and hail consuming us. Minus getting pegged in the arm with ice and the worry of getting jolted, it was a great time. Attached are some pictures to prove it!

If you missed out on the paddle there is still time to join the festivities! Next week is the kid’s paddle, and following that is the free on-water boat demo. Check back for updates and details closer to the day of the event!

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Instructional Intermediate Downriver Paddle

Citizen Paddle Club event III

Hey Paddlers! Come out Sunday July 23^rd at 1:00 PM and join guides from the CKSquad and RMOC on an instructional intermediate river run. Guides will provide paddling tips and suggestions as well as river running instruction. This is a good opportunity to improve your paddling at a very low cost, so don’t miss out!

Meeting spot is at the CKS Buena Vista store. We will be putting in just below frog rock and taking out at the Buena Vista playpark. The section is a class 2+ run with a few class 3s for everyone’s enjoyment!

Pre-requisites: A decent roll with class 2, 2+ river running experience

Cost will be 15 dollars “at the door,” or 10 dollars in advance. Spaces are limited so don’t hesitate to sign up!

Early sign up is available at CKS Salida, and can be filled out at the store or over the phone at 719.539.2920

No gear? No problem. Gear can be rented through CKS at an extra $25 for everything you need to enjoy the paddle.

See you on the water!

Beginner Paddle Pictures

Hey Guys,

It was a hot day out there, and the beginner paddle was a blast. Only a few swims, but no one cared because the water felt great! The run was crowded with many rafts and paddlers sharing the river with us, making the paddle a great place to meet new people.

Here are a few pics from the trip. Enjoy!

If you missed out, no worries. Coming up is our Intermediate Downriver Paddle on Sunday, July 23rd. Details coming soon!

LVM Premier a Success!

Hey paddlers!

If you were not at the LVM premier then you definately missed out. We not only watched LVM #19, but also issue 16 and 17, as well as some footage from FibARK in the 1960's.

The turnout was great, and the party stayed for a while after the premier ended.

If you missed out on the event you can still get your feet wet in our other upcoming events, next being the beginner downriver paddle on SUNDAY. Look at the post below for details. A full list of events and times can be found at the bottom of the forum.

Attached to this post are some pictures from the premier. See you on the water!

7/16 Beginner Downriver Paddle!

Hey guys!

Coming up fast after the LVM premier at Benson's Tavern in Salida tonight is our first paddling event! The beginner downriver paddle.

See you all there!
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Beginner Downriver Paddle

Pretty new to kayaking? Have you learned the basics but not much
experience on the water? Then the beginner downriver paddle is
perfect for you! Members of the CKSquad and RMOC guide staff will be leading a fun, class II river run from Big Bend down to Salida. Highlight rapids along the trip are:

*Dam boat chute (TONS of fun, but can also be portaged)
*FibARK Hole

This run is perfect for those newer to boating and looking for a fun, safe, and social environment to paddle in. Cost is $15 per person. We will be meeting in the courtyard between CKS and RMOC at 1:00 PM Sunday, July 16th. Shuttle will be provided by RMOC staff and vans.

No gear? No problem. Gear can be rented through CKS at an extra $25 for everything you need to enjoy the paddle.

Pre-Requirements: Taken an intro to kayaking course through RMOC or equivalent experience

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This is a great opportunity to meet other paddlers around the area, even if this run may be a bit under your skill level, so don’t miss out!

Many pictures will be taken during the paddle so check the blog after, you just might see your face!

LVM# 19 Premier @ Benson's Thursday 7/13...9 pm

Come out and join the paddling community at Benson's Tavern Thursday night July 13th 9:00 PM for the premier of Lunch Video Magazine's newest issue... #19 "And the Crowd Comes Marching In..."

LVM # 19 Highlights:

Phase One "Run the S#!&, Spread the Ashes"
Toxaway Virtual Tour
Tommy's Top 10
Jerry's Baddle
IR's "You Gonna Eat That"
...and more

See you there!