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Written by David H. Johnston
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Tuesday, 13 May 2008 |
Head to Steamboat Springs, Colo., Memorial Day (Monday, May 26) for the
third annual Paddling Life Pro Invitational-capping off the Yampa River
Festival--to watch some of the best men and women kayakers in the world
compete in a two-event competition for more than $3,500 in cash and
prizes.
Steamboat Springs, Colo. (May 12, 2008): Head to Steamboat Springs,
Colo., Memorial Day (Monday, May 26) for the third annual Paddling Life
Pro Invitational-capping off the Yampa River Festival--to watch some of
the best men and women kayakers in the world compete in a two-event
competition for more than $3,500 in cash and prizes.
The
unique event tests both downriver creek racing and freestyle, with the
best overall score determining the champion. Scheduled to attend are
former world freestyle kayak champion Ruth Gordon, world kayak
freestyle silver medalist Andrew Holcombe, 2007 Invitational winner
Stephen Wright, 2007 women's winner Tanya Faux, Bryan Kirk and world
freestyle kayak bronze medalist Nick Troutman. "It's an awesome event,"
says inaugural winner Jay Kincaid. "Not many events test both creek
boating and freestyle."
Sponsoring this year's event is local
developer Resort Ventures West, Steamboat in the Summertime, Kokatat
and Yakima. The event also draws attention to Charlie's Hole downtown,
which the City based its successful recreational in-channel diversion
water right (RICD) filing on in 2004. "This is just one way to help
showcase what a world-class feature the town has," says Paddling Life
Publisher Eugene Buchanan. "Plus, it's a great way to showcase and
reward today's best all-around paddlers."
The event starts
with a registration barbecue Sunday, May 25, at 5:30, followed by the
creek race at 10 a.m. May 26 and the freestyle event at 1 p.m. The
festivities are followed by a party at Sunpies Bistro featuring local
bands, beer and other surprises. As an added bonus, look for coverage
of this year's event on Resort Sports Network thanks to Steamboats TV
18. Info: www.paddlinglife.net.
"Visit steamboatsummer.com for complete vacation packages and information or call 877-286-2628."
Additional
sponsors: New Belgium Brewing Co., NRS, Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp.,
SmartWool, Steamboat TV 18, and the Rabbit Ears Motel.
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