Springsfest 2009
April 3-5
At
Rio Vista Falls Park, San Marcos, Texas
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Come out to join us for this year’s Second Annual Springsfest at Rio Vista Park! We are so excited to have this event once again. We will be bringing together paddling enthusiasts, competitors, and the City of San Marcos to promote Canoeing and Kayaking in San Marcos!
Do you want get started boating, or brush up on some skills that may have gotten a bit rusty during the winter! Springs Fest will be loading with short courses designed to get you on the water, and having the most fun. Courses include: Never-ever paddler, Kayak 101, Canoe 101, Beginning Whitewater, Intermediate Whitewater, Rolling, Freestyle Canoe, Freestyle Whitewater, Sea Kayaking, Kayak and Canoe Fishing, and many more! We will have Junior boater classes as well, and introduction to the Junior Olympic racing program through the local Red River Racing!
Are you looking to get out of town? We will have several presentations on amazing places that you can get wet with Red River Racing and on your own. Vacation destinations like Mexico, and Canada, as well as beautiful local Texas Rivers! Do you want to get that river permit that you always wanted? Do you need to brush up on Texas River Laws? Then our presentations are for you!
Do you need to find that perfect boat? Is it time for something new this season? Don’t miss all of the boat demos at Springs Fest. We will have local boat dealers with all kind of boats and equipment for you to try before you buy. You will also have the benefit of their extensive the industry knowledge to help guide you to your new best friend!
Are you ready to try your hand at some fun competitions at Rio Vista Falls! There will truly be something for everyone! The polo tournament returns at the base of the San Marcos River Pub, while the freestyle rodeo, and Sladeo will be held down on the beautiful Rio Vista Falls! On Sunday, come join us for a fun slalom race that will double as our Texas Junior Olympic Qualifier! The local Junior’s from the Red River Racing Team will be showing us how it’s done, while they secure their spots to compete this summer in Ottawa, Canada!
With something for everyone, Springs Fest is not to be missed? So come enjoy the warm, welcoming waters of the San Marcos River, and get your paddling season off to a great start!
Check out WWW.KayakInstruction.org! Schedule of events soon to come, and you will be able to register on-line for classes!
