Success!

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Hello everyone! Last weekend, the West Coast Women's Paddling Festival went off without a hitch. Ladies from throughout the Northwest came to the event and they are the ones that made this event such a success! We had a great turn out for the Head to Head race and the Eight Ball. This was a great first year! Here are the results from the races:

Head to Head through Maytag-

1st- Christie Glyssmeyer

2nd- Kim Russell

3rd- Heather Herbeck

4th- Lauren Garber

5th- Lindsey Gay

Eight Ball-

1st- Kim Russell (Habitat)

2nd- Kate Howell (Jackson All Star)

3rd- Christie Glyssmeyer (Dagger Nomad)

4th- Christina Russell (Fun 1.5)

5th- Kourtni

6th- Nicole Rose

Men's Rodeo-

1st- Ryan Scott

2nd- Todd Baker

3rd- Keel Brightman

4th- Evan

Donations made by:

Sharon and Stephen Russell

Nate and Heather Herbeck

Christina Russell

Special thanks to:

* thank you to Josh Mckeown who was my right hand man....

*Mom and dad who made some mean burgers and made sure things went smoothely- they did the jobs no one else wanted to do! Thank you for making the BBQ happen- your contribution did not go unnoticed!

*Kim Russell who made it a point to compete in EVERY event! She was also there to help wherever we needed her

*Heather Herbeck who was the backbone and best assistant event coordinator ever!

*Todd Baker and Evan- you guys made the men's rodeo awesome and ran some bomber safety

*Thanks to all the Eight Balls who made the race what it was...and Eight ball

*Wet Planet- You ROCK! Thanks for providing the supplies and land for the BBQ....and for donating to the event

*Brandon Backman for running safety, watching the keg and giving valuable advice where we needed it

*Kate from Aldercreek in Bend- All those demo boats did get used! I borrowed your fun 1.5, the fuse was used....

Check out my Slide Show!

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West Coast Women's Paddle Fest

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Come on out for a weekend of competition, celebration, and good times with the ladies of the Northwest! This event is the first of it's kind. Women of the East and West Coast agree that a women's event would be fantabulous. Guys- please come on out for your own event, too!

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June 20 - 22nd

Schedule of Women's Events:

Photo credit: Ryan Scott www.gorgehits.com

Friday Night: June 20

Registration: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. BZ Corners Launch Point

Camping: Free Camping at Wet Planet North (directions at Registration site)

Wet Planet Whitewater is graciously allowing us to camp on their property. They request "no fires" policy and we should leave the camping area as we found it.
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Saturday: June 21

Boat/Paddle Demo - ALL DAY (only allowed on Middle and Lower White Salmon/Northwestern Lake) - Come check out the newest boats from Liquidlogic, Jackson Kayak, and Dagger and place an AT paddle in your hands for the first time!

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. YOGA (Bring your own mat or towel)

8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Registration at BZ Corners Launch Point - Registration closes for all Saturday's events at this time.

Entry fee for all races: $10.00 per event - if you compete in more than one event, the second and third events are $8.00

ACA insurance: $5.00

Dinner/party only: $7.00

Dinner/party for participants: FREE

Paddle and Pamper Clinic: $85.00 gear/transportation/lunch/spa treatment/massage included (please register for this course at Wet Planet Whitewater located downstream of Husum Falls)

10:00 - 3:00 a.m. Guided Trips down sections of the White Salmon (see sign-up sheets at the Registration site)

10:30 a.m. Racer's Meeting at BZ Corners

11:00 a.m. Head to Head Race - Maytag through Top Drop (Class IV)

3:30 p.m. Racer's Meeting at Husum Falls

4:00 p.m. Men's (no we didn't want to leave you boys completely out) & Women's 8-ball competition - Below Husum through Rattlesnake Rapid

6:00 p.m. BBQ and Social at Rattlesnake Rapid/Wet Planet

7:30 p.m. Awards ceremony for Saturday's events/raffle

9:00 p.m. Film showing of "Toxic Waters" and "Here and Now" as well as a slide show of the days events.

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Sunday: June 22

Boat/Paddle Demo - ALL DAY (only allowed on Middle and Lower White Salmon/Northwestern Lake) - Come check out the newest boats from Liquidlogic, Jackson Kayak, and Dagger and place an AT paddle in your hands for the first time!

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Yoga (bring your own mat or towel)

9:00 - 4:00 p.m. Wet Planet's Womens Clinic "Paddle and Pamper" with Heather Herbeck

8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Registration BZ Corners boat launch

10:00 - 2:00 p.m. Guided Tours down sections of the White Salmon (see sign-up sheets at the Registration table)

10:30 a.m. Racer's Meeting at Rattlesnake Rapid

12:00 p.m. Playboating Competition - Rattlesnake Rapid

2:30 p.m. Award Ceremony for Extreme downriver Race at Rattlesnake Rapid

Wet Planet's "Paddle and Pamper" women's clinic with Heather Herbeck

Location: White Salmon River
Date: Sunday, June 22nd
Time: 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Level: Intermediate
Cost: $85.00
For more information, go to http://www.wetplanetwhitewater.com/KayakCourses/womens-kayaking-clinics.htm. Register online at www.wetplanetwhitewater.com , call 1-800-306-1673, or register the weekend of the festivities. Please sign up ahead of time, as spots fill quickly.

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If competition isn't your thing, there will be plenty of folks eager to paddle on all sections of the White Salmon and boats/paddles to try at Northwestern Lake.

All we ask is that you bring a BIG smile and be ready for a good time!

Happy Paddling,

Christina Russell-event coordinator - kayak24_7@yahoo.com

Heather Herbeck - assistant coordinator - hherbeck@yahoo.com

http://www.liquidlogicladieslounge.blogspot.com/

Please contact me if you have any questions regarding the event. Things are still being finalized so details are subject to change. Stay flexible but mark those dates on your calender! See ya there!