2023 Medway River Paddlefest

April 1st, Medway River NS

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Quick Info

When is it

The event runs from April 1th 8:00am to 6:00pm.

Where is it?

The event will take place along the Medway River on the south shore between Greenfield & Buggy hole. Breakfast and the safety briefing will be at the Greenfield Firehall.

Cost

The registration fee is $30 CAD per participant. This includes a Firehall breakfast and Supper BBQ. This does not include personal gear or accommodations.

How do I register

All participants must register using the Google Form before the event, space is limited. Additional waivers must be signed the day of the event.

Sponsors

Funding for firehall rental and Insurance provided by Canoe Kayak Nova Scotia.

Festival Details

What gear is required?

This event will follow all Paddle Canada Course requirements. All participants must have: PFD, Paddle, Helmet approved for use in moving water, watertight skirt, whitewater kayak with sufficient reinforcement/buoyancy to prevent pins and entrapment. All participants must have cold water immersion gear. Instructors and trip leaders will have additional communication, safety and first aid equipment. If you do not have the required safety equipment you will not be allowed to participate.

Is there any gear available?

Some gear may be available, please contact Karl Vollmer at karl.vollmer@gmail.com if you need gear for the event.

Do I need to bring food?

We strongly recommend you bring a decent number of snacks, you use extra energy when you are in cold water, and working hard (and having fun!). In addition to high protein/sugar snacks make sure to bring at least a liter of water with you, and a second one for after the river. A hot tea or hot coco is always nice at the end of the run as well.Saturday morning there is a breakfast at the Greenfield firehall before the mandatory safety meeting.

What type of clothing do I need?

The water will be cold, and we’ve even had snow some years. Bring cold water immersion gear, including a wind breaker, as well as an additional dry set of clothes for the end of the day.

Volunteers

Dave Dunne

Dave Dunne

River Run Leader

Karl Vollmer

Karl Vollmer

Instructional Leader

Ashley Heroux

Ashley Heroux

Fun Leader

Blair Doyle

Blair Doyle

Canoe Guide/Instructor

Simon Beham

Simon Beham

Kayak Instructor

Lukas Dee

Lukas Dee

Kayak Guide

Etienne Lessard

Etienne Lessard

Kayak Guide

Valerie Larrivee

Valerie Larrivee

Kayak Guide