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 "The Eddy Feeling" Whitewater Kayaking Video PremiereCharlotte, NC...Thursday, Feb. 26th...9pm Location...Creation Cuisine...located on the Plaza, next to the Post Office and across the street from Harris Teeter This is Rapid Transit Video's First DVD release. Produced by Spencer Cooke of Effort Inc., it dives into the question of why kayakers kayak, and why are they the way they are? It features one of NC's premiere wilderness rivers...the Linville Gorge. For more info on the DVD check out... Catch ya there! |
 CPR and First Aid ClassesBrentley Metcalf is now offering CPR and First Aid classes to all MRP members and their families and co-workers. These classes will be sanctioned by the American Heart Association and are available immediately. CPR is a valuable skill to have while on the river and you need to be prepared when/if an emergency arises. Would you know what to do if a friend or family member suddenly needed your help? If not, contact Brentley today to schedule a class. He can be reached by phone or email, both of which can be found in his profile. |
 Roll Classes at the Kernersville YMCATuesday sessions, 6:30-8:30pm, February 10 through March 3 or Thursday sessions, 6:30-8:30pm, February 10 through March 5 at the Kernersville YMCA. Classes will be taught by two certified instructions with limited class sizes for personalized instruction. Cost is $75 for 1 session (4 classes). For more information contact Edgar Peck (336-749-5993) or Eric Stuart. |
USNWC presents: Kayak Roll Clinics - Equipment ProvidedWednesdays 7-9pm and Fridays 6-8pm, January 7 through February 27 at the YWCA Central Carolinas, 3420 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC 28209. Learn the fundamentals of kayaking in a heated indoor pool. Beginners welcome; must be at least 7 years old. Learn rodeo skills for more advanced paddlers. Bring a swimsuit, the Whitewater Center will provide the rest. Cost: $20 per person (YWCA members), $25 per person (non-members), Discount for registering for 4 or more classes! Register: Call the USNWC at 704-391-3900. |
10th Annual Tame Tyger the River Race, Recreational Float, and Festival, April 18th, 2009The Spartanburg County Parks and Recreation Commission’s 10th Annual Tame the Tyger River Race, Recreational Float, and Festival has been set for April 18th, 2009. Race divisions will include: 10’ under kayak, 10’ over kayak, single canoe, double canoe, and women’s open division. Following the race and recreational float will be a festival with food, live music, an awards ceremony for the winners, and other activities. Approximately 75 paddlers participated in last year’s event and we hope to increase that number to over 100 for our 10th anniversary. Click here for more information and pictures of last year's event. So go ahead and mark the date on your calendars. Additional information regarding registration, accommodations, location, and activities will be emailed in early January and will also be available on the website. Please contact Eric Davis by email at edavis@scprc.org with any questions or concerns you might have. See you on April 18th! |
Four Locations for Roll PracticeSelect a location for more details: Charlotte (MAC) - Thursday Nights, 8:00 - 9:30pm Huntersville (HFFA) - Tuesday Nights, 7:30 - 9:00pm Matthews (Siskey YMCA) - 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 6:00 - 8:00pm Latta Plantation Park - Outdoor, park closes at sunset Please note: Equipment is not provided for these sessions. If you're just starting out in the sport and do not yet have your own equipment please post a message on our board asking other members to bring extra equipment if possible. |
MAC Roll Sessions, Thursday Nights 8:00 - 9:30pmRoll sessions are held at the Mecklenburg Aquatic Center, Thursday nights from 8:00pm* to 9:30pm. Admission to the pool is $5, rolling advice is free! The Mac is located in the Uptown area at 800 E 2nd St, Charlotte, NC 28202. *Pool staff will do their best to open lanes for kayaker's use at 7:00pm, however, priority will be given to swimmers with season passes. Contact the front desk of the pool to confirm an early start time. (704) 336-DIVE |
Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics Roll Sessions, Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:00pmHFFA has graciously agreed to allow roll sessions in the 25yd heated pool. You do not need to be an HFFA member to attend. The cost is $5.00 for non-members, payable at the Guest Services desk in the pool lobby. To unload gear, follow the driveway next to the volleyball courts and park behind the building near the first set of double doors. Management requests that equipment is clean and everyone is out of the pool by 9:30pm. HFFA is located near exit 23 off I77 at 11725 Verhoeff Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078 |
Siskey YMCA (Matthews) Roll Sessions, 1st and 3rd Saturdays 6:00 - 8:00pm.The Siskey YMCA has also graciously agreed to allow roll sessions in the indoor pool. Sessions will be the first and third Saturday of the month. The cost is $6.00 for members and $10 for non-members, payable at the pool. The entire pool will be available so longboats are welcome too. To unload gear, follow the driveway to the big glass wall. The glass doors should open at 6pm. Management requests that equipment is clean and everyone is out of the pool by 8:00 pm. Siskey YMCA is located at 3127 Weddington Road Matthews. 704-716-4200. |
Latta Plantation Sessions - Outdoor, park closes at sunsetAdmission is free! Latta Plantation Park is open year round although attendance tends to be seasonal. If you need help with your roll be sure to post to see if others are going. The park entrance is located at 6211 Sample Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078. People meet at the Southern canoe launch (not the old boat rental location). Click here for a PDF map of the park. |
Kayak PoloAnyone, male or female, 14 years old and up can play. All players must sign a release, participants under 18 years of age must have a parent's signature. All equipment is provided, including the boat. There is a small one time insurance fee, contact Rick Garcia, 704-588-8221 for more details. Kayak polo participants maintain a site at www.carolinakayakpolo.org and an active Yahoo! group at groups.yahoo.com/group/Northerly for more information. |
American Whitewater discount membership for MRP membersMRP members are entitled to a $10 discount when joining or renewing membership with American Whitewater. Be sure to enter MRP's affiliate membership number CL10mrp in the promotional code box to give yourself the discount. AW membership is $25/year with the discount. For a list of AW membership benefits, click here. |
MRP Stickers AvailableBrentley Metcalf has kindly designed and produced stickers for MRP. Don't be the last on your block to display the latest in MRP swag. The stickers are $3 each and may be ordered from Brentley by either phone or email, both may be found on his profile here. |
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USNWC Needs Raft Guides Full time, part time, days, evenings, and weekends. Super flexible schedules. No prior experience required. Must be 18+ to work as a guide. Visit the USNWC web site for additional information. |
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