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Train with us for Eppie’s Great Race July 17th, 2010

Dan — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:02:44 +0000

Conquer Eppie’s Great Race on July 17th with Current Adventures… the only company that offers race day equipment delivery and pick-up!

Current Adventures offers race day gear rentals and training classes for the paddling portion of The Great Race. Are you new to paddling? Are you a veteran competitor? No matter your skill set or experience level our expert instructors have valuable information for you. Get the latest tips and tricks for boat control and stroke techniques as well as race strategy and preparation. Discover the fastest and safest routes on the water. Our instructors (most of whom have won many Eppie’s races themselves) will give you the tools to have more fun and shave minutes off your on-water time.

Option 1

This package includes:

6 training sessions. Feel free to add additional sessions if you need them. Additional sessions are $35 a session (a $5 savings). See our 2010 training dates below.
Equipment use for the Great Race and training sessions. Equipment includes boat, paddle, life vest & helmet.
Personal possession & use of boat for up to 2 weeks before the Great Race. You must complete a minimum of two river training sessions prior to taking possession of the boat.
First choice of equipment. If you want the fastest boat or the most stable boat this is the option for you.
Training session shuttles.
Race day delivery & pick-up! We are the only company to offer both delivery and pick up on race day.
$25 discounted equipment use fee for other local races (Great race training opportunities!) Spaces are limited, equipment is allotted based on sign up date, first come, first served.

Cost: $329
*Option 1 is limited to 6 participants.

Option 2

This package includes:

4 training sessions. Feel free to add additional sessions if you need them. Additional sessions are $35 a session (a $5 savings). See our 2010 training dates below.
Equipment use for the Great Race and training sessions. Equipment includes boat, paddle, life vest & helmet.
Training session shuttles.
Race day delivery & pick-up! We are the only company to offer both delivery and pick up on race day.
$25 discounted equipment use fee for other local races (Great race training opportunities!) Spaces are limited, equipment is allotted based on sign up date, first come, first served.

Cost: $249

Option 3

Do you have your own kayak, surf ski, canoe or other craft? Do you want to improve your race time or need some coaching to navigate San Juan Rapid successfully? With Option 3 you can attend as many or as few training sessions as you want using your own equipment.
Cost: $40 per session (Training session equipment rental $25.00)

Race Day Rental

Do you just need a boat for Race Day? Our Race Day Rental includes:

boat, paddle, life vest & helmet
Race Day delivery and pick-up! We are the only company to offer race day delivery and pick-up!

Our boats are rented on a first come-first served basis. All boats are top quality and selected to fit your skill level as well as height/weight requirements. Most have rudders and bulkheads for added control and safety. Book early, they all go!

Cost: $99 before 6/15/2010 OR $110.00 after 6/15/2010
Note: We require advance reservation with full payment and a refundable $750 deposit. We request the deposit be made in the form of a separate check. This check is attached to the profile sheet we create for you. Following the race and return of all the equipment you rented, your deposit check will be returned to you. Your deposit check will only be cashed in the event of damage to or loss of equipment you rented. Any funds remaining after replacement of gear will be refunded.)

Current Adventures’ 2010 Eppie’s Training Dates:

Flat Water Training Dates: This session takes place on Lake Natoma for those people who have never paddled a kayak.
June 22, Tuesday

Half Course Training Dates: These dates include intensive work at San Juan Rapid. If you’ve had trouble with San Juan Rapid in the past, or are new to paddling we suggest you select a couple of the 1st half of the course dates.
June 24, Thursday (1st Half of Race Course)
June 30, Wednesday (1st Half of Race Course)
July 2, Friday (1st Half of Race Course)
July 6, Tuesday (1st Half of Race Course)

Full Course Training Dates: We suggest all participants select at least one Full River Course training date.
July 8, Thursday (Full River Course)
July 12, Monday (Full River Course)
July 14, Wednesday (Full River Course)

Time: 6:00pm meeting time for all training dates
Directions for Lake Natoma Training Session meeting at Lake Natoma Park & Ride:
Exit Hazel Avenue & travel north 30 yards
Turn RIGHT into to the Nimbus Flats (Lake Natoma) entrance
The Park & Ride will be on your immediate RIGHT, before the park entrance kiosk.

Directions for all subsequent Training Sessions:
Take Hwy 50 to Sunrise Blvd – travel north
Turn right onto South Bridge Street (just before crossing the river)
Follow South Bridge to the county park entrance
NOTE: There will be a parking fee at the kiosk
Enter the park, and turn left at the stop sign past the kiosk
Travel under Sunrise Blvd bridge to the parking lot near the footbridge

Directions for Kayak and Gear pick up on Race Day Saturday, July 17, 2010:
Take Hwy 50 to Sunrise Blvd – travel north
Cross over the American River
Turn left at Fair Oaks
Make an immediate left on Pennsylvania
Follow Pennsylvannia down to the river

Directions from Race Day Put-In on the North side of the Lower Sunrise Footbridge to River Bend Park:
Take Pennsylvannia out of the parking lot
Turn right on Fair Oaks
Turn right on Sunrise Blvd.
Turn right onto Westbound Hwy 50
Exit Hwy 50 at Bradshaw Road
Turn right onto Bradshaw Road
Turn right on Folsom Blvd
Turn left on Rod Beudry Road
Follow Rod Beudry into River Bend Park
Continue across the American River Bike Trail
You will come to a parking lot near the American

Prerequisites: None.

Client Comments: “I wanted to drop you a note to thank you all for my recent experience with Current Adventures. Taking part in Eppie’s Great Race was a goal I set for myself almost a year ago. I was concerned that I had bit off more than I can chew having never been near a kayak before. But thanks to the fun (emphasis on fun) training sessions by Dan, and the rest of the guys, I was able to zig-zag my way to the finish line. Many thanks to Colleen as well for answering my many, many questions before and after I signed up for the Eppie’s package. I would (and will) recommend to anyone wanting to give kayaking a try, to call Current Adventures.” ~Kent
Progression: Many people repeat our training sessions year after year. If you fall in love with kayaking and want to learn more check out Sea Kayaking 1 or River Kayaking 1.

For more info on the race itself, check out the Eppie’s Great Race website.

Nimbus Classic Kayak, Canoe and Outrigger Race

Dan — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:00:57 +0000

The Nimbus Classic is a long standing tradition for paddling racers, their friends and families. Join us for this exciting lap race on Lake Natoma featuring a triangular course with tight turns. There are three different options for distance; 2.5K, 5K or 10K. This is a fantastic spectator course. Paddlers can see where their competitors are through the entire race. Come have a great time at this kick-off to our summer race series!

Earn additional entries towards “raffle” prizes for the next events in our series; the River City Marathon, and the Eppie’s Pre-Race.

Classes for all types of paddle craft, including outriggers and sit-on-tops!

If we do not have an appropriate category for your Kayak, Canoe or Outrigger, we’ll make one. (<:

Lunch and Prizes for everyone. Awards for nearly all competitors!

When? Sunday June 6, 2010 (Look for the 2011 date in January 2011)

Where? The large Cottonwood tree in the farthest Eastern parking area (back area) of Nimbus Flats, just off of Hazel and Highway 50 in Rancho Cordova.

Times:
Sign in and registration: 9am-9:30am
Paddler’s meeting: 9:45am
Race start time:10am at the Big Cottonwood tree.

Cost:$20.00 person on race day, $15.00 advance registration received by Friday June 4th. Price includes lunch, raffle prizes and awards. Call or e-mail us by Friday, June 4th at noon and we’ll honor the pre-registration price at the race day registration.

Call 888-452-9254 for more information or e-mail us at info@CurrentAdventures.com

DIRECTIONS
From Hwy 50:
Exit Hazel Avenue.
Travel north a very short distance to the very first right you can take as you come off of the overpass.
Turn RIGHT into to the Nimbus Flats (Lake Natoma) entrance on the east side of Hazel. If you get to the main signal lighted intersection with Gold Country Blvd. you went too far and need to do a U-Turn.
Once you enter the park off of Hazel you will go past the Kiosk, and continue on the perimeter road around the parking lot till you reach the entrance on your right into the rear parking area for Nimbus Flats.
Park anywhere and proceed to the very large and solitary Cottonwood tree along the shore.

From Hwy 80:
In Rocklin, exit at Sierra College Blvd and travel south.
After about 5-1/2 miles, Sierra College Blvd becomes Hazel Avenue
Travel another 6 miles south through the town of Orangevale.
Cross the American River.
After the stop lights at Gold Country Blvd.
Turn LEFT into the Nimbus Flats (Lake Natoma) entrance just before you reach the lighted intersection before entering the overpass area.
Follow the directions above after you enter the park.

Map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=1901+Hazel+Ave.+Gold+River,+CA+95670&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=39.217649,72.597656&ie=UTF8&ll=38.632209,-121.217179&spn=0.004727,0.008862&z=16&om=0&pw=2

River City Marathon and Mini-Marathon

Dan — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:58:25 +0000

This is a great race for all skill levels and paddling craft with at least a touch of experience on the river. Short or long course the start is dramatic off the line at Sailor Bar, and the challenges of racing long boats in current and small rapids is unique. Awards and great lunch fare as well as raffle prizes help spice up the apres race affair for all participants.

Pre-Registration Form
Pre-Registration Form for West Coast Championship USCA Class SUP

When: Sunday June 27th, 2010 (Look for 2011 dates to be posted in January 2011)
Times: Registration 8:30am-9:15am, Paddler’s meeting 9:30am, Race start 9:40am
Where: Racing starts at Sailor Bar access on the lower American River (just off of Hazel Ave, see directions below)
Who? All craft including outriggers, sea kayaks, canoes etc. are invited to race and make for a fun time down the river and afterwards. (<:
Mini Marathon (about 8 miles) finishes at the bridge at Goethe Park (now called River Bend Park).
Long course (approx. 16 miles) finishes at Paradise Beach.
Cost: $20.00 on race day, includes lunch awards and raffle,e-mail us before noon on Friday the 26th to “pre-register” and get pre-reg price ($15.00) on race day. We will provide some shuttle for boats and limited number of people from Goethe (River Bend) to the Paradise finish, and from Paradise back up to the Sailor Bar start. Space is limited. We encourage setting shuttles in advance, but folks always come through to help with shuttles after the race as well.Water levels look good at this point, and we expect them to stay up and provide for a great race!

Directions to Sailor Bar; (race starting point)

Take the Hazel Ave. exit off of Hwy 50 and head North

Turn left onto Winding Way

Turn left at stop sign for Illinois Ave. and stay left as you enter the park after the Kiosk

Directions to Goethe (River Bend) Park (short race finish)

Exit Bradshaw off of Highway 50

Proceed North to Folsom Blvd.

Turn right on Folsom

Turn left on Rod Beaudry Drive

Take the first paved road to the left after the kiosk and follow to the parking and picnic area

Directions to Paradise Beach (long race finish,awards,lunch)

From Hwy 50 take the Howe Ave. exit

Stay right as you exit onto Howe Ave.

Turn left at Fair Oaks Blvd.

Get into the right lane and cross the bridge

Go straight ahead and turn right onto Carlson Drive

Stay on Carlson Dr. until it dead ends into Glen Hall Park/Paradise Beach

Call 888-452-9254 (888-4kayakin) for more info or answers to your questions regarding the race or e-mail us at info@CurrentAdventures.com.

SUP West Coast Championship Registration Form

Dan — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:56:29 +0000

River City Marathon
West Coast Championship USCA Class Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP)

Registration Form for June 27th, 2010
Preregistration $35.00 ($15.00 to Current Adventures & $20.00 to USCA*)
Race Day Registration $40.00($20.00 to Current Adventures & $20.00 to USCA*)

You must be a member of the USCA for this event (and the Nationals) if you are not a member
please fill out and mail in the lower half of this form. *Unless you are a current USCA member.

Name: __________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: __________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________________________________________
State: __________________________________________________________________
Zip Code: ________________________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________________

Board Category	Men’s	Women’s	Junior (0-16)	Open (17-39)	Masters (40-49)	Masters (50+)
USCA Stock (max 12′6″Lx min 29″beam)
Unlimited

Please print, fill out and mail the upper half of this form to:
Current Adventures, P.O.Box 828, Lotus, CA 95651
Include a check for $15.00 made out to Current Adventures.
For more info call: Current Adventures 530-333-9115 or Lloyd Reeves 805-441-7463

____________________________________________________________________________________________

U.S. Canoe Association (USCA) New Membership Form
(membership includes subscription to “Canoe News” )

Last Name_______________________ First Name_______________________ M.I._____
Address_____________________________________ Date of Birth___________________
City____________________________ State_______ Zip________ Country____________
Phone(____)_____________________ E-mail____________________________________
Type of membership: ______Adult $20.00 ______Junior $7.50 _____Family $25.00
List Family member names and birth dates:_______________________________________,
___________________________________, ____________________________________
Canada/Mexico add $5.00______ Other Countries add $10.00______ Total dues__________
Recruited by: USCA SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) Chair
Make checks payable to “USCA” and mail to: Paula Thiel, USCA Membership Chair,
487 Wylie School RD, Voluntown, CT 06384

Eppie’s Pre-Race Clinic

Dan — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:56:13 +0000

Eppie’s Pre-Race Kayak and Canoe Clinic
Current Adventures Kayaking, in conjunction with Eppie’s Great Race and The River City Paddlers, sponsors this instructional clinic to get you ready for the Pre-Race and for The Great Race. All skill levels are welcome. Local experts and top competitors in the paddling and racing scene will be on hand to provide inside tips and insight into the techniques and strategies that can help you paddle far more effectively and safely during Eppie’s Great Race.

Participants will be divided by craft and experience levels. Valuable skills for beginners to experts will be addressed for all types of watercraft. During the clinic we will proceed downstream to Goethe Park, covering the entire Great Race paddling course.

Check back in January for the 2011 Eppie’s Pre-Race Clinic date!
Time: Registration will begin at 8:30am near the “Great Race” at the watercraft starting area (south side of the lower Sunrise footbridge, downstream of Sunrise Avenue) and the clinic will begin at 9:30am, and last till approximately 12:00 noon.
Cost: $20/person – payable on site: a portion of the proceeds go to benefit the Sacramento County Therapeutic Recreation Services.

Participants must provide their own equipment, or arrange rentals prior to the clinic day. For kayak and gear rental contact Current Adventures at (530) 333-9115 or (888) 452-9254. Helmets and life jackets are required. Bike helmets are acceptable.

Eppie’s Pre-Race

Dan — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:54:04 +0000

Eppie’s Pre-Race
Current Adventures Kayaking, in cooperation with Eppie’s Great Race and the River City Paddler’s race club, stages this warm-up paddle race as a way for paddlers to prepare for The Great Race. Registration and awards are done in the same divisions as those for The Great Race. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire more skills, and get an appreciation of where you stand against your competition.

Check back in January for the 2011 Eppie’s Pre-Race date!
Time: Registration will be handled on-site, beginning at 8:30am, at the south side of the lower sunrise footbridge, downstream of Sunrise Ave.. The race will begin at 9:30am, and runs from the Sunrise footbridge to Goethe Park, covering the entire watercraft portion of The Great Race course. There will be snacks, awards and great prizes for all paddlers after the race.
Cost: $20/person

Helmets and life jackets are required. Racers must provide their own equipment, or arrange for rentals prior to race day through Current Adventures. All boats must be unsinkable. Paddlers must arrange their own shuttles, although some provision may be available from other participants and Current Adventures on race day. A portion of the proceeds from this event go to benefit the Sacramento County Therapeutic Recreation Services.

Eppie’s Great Race
Date for 2010: Saturday, July 17
For more info on the race itself, check out the Eppie’s Great Race website.

Eppie’s Junior Training Program

Dan — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 20:05:52 +0000

Eppie’s Great Race® and Current Adventures want to encourage junior paddlers so they’ve teamed up to offer a special program for racers ages 12-18. Participants receive heavily discounted kayak lessons as well as rental kayaks for the lessons and the race. This offer is first-come, first-served so apply early to guarantee availability of equipment. Participant must provide proof of registration as the paddler on a Junior Division Team or as a Junior Ironperson to Current Adventures.

Participants will receive:

Up to 4 training sessions*, including one Lake Natoma session and three river based sessions.
Equipment, appropriate for their size and skill level including boats, paddles, and PFDs, will be provided or coordinated by Current Adventures and made available at the pre-determined location for each session.
Instruction by experienced paddlers with an intimate knowledge of The Great Race®. Our instructors have the appropriate skills and experience to work with juniors on the waters of the American River in a safe and professional manner.
Current Adventures will provide or work to help coordinate river shuttles where necessary for the participants on training days.
Race Day delivery of equipment also provided by Current Adventures at Sunrise footbridge
Pick up of equipment at Goethe Park after the race, unless otherwise scheduled.
Current Adventures will also provide equipment (on a pre-reserved basis) for participants to utilize for other race events that Current Adventures administers and which pre-cede Eppies Great Race. These races may include The Nimbus Classic, River City Marathon and Eppies Pre-Race.
Reduced or otherwise sponsored entry fees for the races mentioned above are an option that we will also coordinate for these junior participants.

*Training sessions may not be exclusive to the Junior Program. Hence the sessions for the juniors will likely be integrated with Current Adventures regular adult training sessions.

Cost: $50. The normal price for this package would be $249.

Please contact Current Adventures at (888) 452-9254 or email for additional information or to register.

Specialty Clinics, Races & Race Training

Dan — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:50:19 +0000

Kayaks for Sale – used & new

Dan — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:00:47 +0000

We always have used and new kayaks for sale. Click on the links below for a current list of each type of boat. If you don’t see what you’re looking for please email us. We may have the boat you’re looking for and haven’t added it to the list yet or we may know someone else who has one for sale.

Used Recreational and Touring Kayaks
See our current list of Used Recreational/Touring Kayaks here.

Used Slalom, Surf, & Polo Kayaks
See our current list of used slalom, surf and polo kayaks here.

Used Whitewater & Kids Kayaks
We have a variety of whitewater kayaks for sale that have been used in our school fleet. The River Store deals with these boats for us. When you click on this link it will open a window to The River Store’s page on whitewater kayaks for sale.