Events
* Denotes an official Rapids Riders event.All other events belong to the listed organization and are posted here for paddlers' convenience
BIPOC Intro Night and Open Pool* (No Boat Polo)
NOTE: Pool hours are 6pm to 8pm.
We must be out of the building by 8:30pm
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Sunday January 26th is our BIPOC Intro night. Any BIPOC folks interested in trying out kayaking, please email us at rapidsriders@rapidsriders.org so we can reserve a boat for you. There are limited boats but we’ll do what we can to provide for anyone interested in trying it out. Basic instruction is available for anyone with questions. We look forward to seeing you!
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Open Pool*
NOTE: Pool hours are 6pm to 8pm.
We must be out of the building by 8:30pm
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Open Pool*
NOTE: Pool hours are 6pm to 8pm.
We must be out of the building by 8:30pm
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Board Meeting*
Rapids Riders Board Meeting. Open to All.
PLEASE NOTE: location has changed to Davanni’s in Golden Valley, 663 Winnetka Ave North, Golden Valley, MN 55427
If you want to be included in the free pizza please email:
kayla.joachim@rapidsriders.org
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Open Pool*
NOTE: Pool hours are 6pm to 8pm.
We must be out of the building by 8:30pm
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Open Pool*
NOTE: Pool hours are 6pm to 8pm.
We must be out of the building by 8:30pm
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Open Pool*
NOTE: Pool hours are 6pm to 8pm.
We must be out of the building by 8:30pm
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Open Pool*
NOTE: Pool hours are 6pm to 8pm.
We must be out of the building by 8:30pm
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Board Meeting*
Rapids Riders Board Meeting. Open to All.
PLEASE NOTE: location has changed to Davanni’s in Golden Valley, 663 Winnetka Ave North, Golden Valley, MN 55427
If you want to be included in the free pizza please email:
kayla.joachim@rapidsriders.org
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Board Meeting*
Rapids Riders Board Meeting. Open to All.
PLEASE NOTE: location has changed to Davanni’s in Golden Valley, 663 Winnetka Ave North, Golden Valley, MN 55427
If you want to be included in the free pizza please email:
kayla.joachim@rapidsriders.org
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Kettle Fest! AKA Kettle River Paddle Festival
Kettle River Paddle Festival is a classic Midwestern river event!
If you don’t know the kettle river it’s a beautiful class 2-3 run. This is a good event to meet up with old friends or make new ones. Camping is in Sandstone at Robinson park. For this event camping is free
Facebook page
Event Website
Open Pool*
NOTE: Pool hours are 6pm to 8pm.
We must be out of the building by 8:30pm
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Board Meeting*
Rapids Riders Board Meeting. Open to All.
PLEASE NOTE: location has changed to Davanni’s in Golden Valley, 663 Winnetka Ave North, Golden Valley, MN 55427
If you want to be included in the free pizza please email:
kayla.joachim@rapidsriders.org
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Open Pool*
NOTE: Pool hours are 6pm to 8pm.
We must be out of the building by 8:30pm
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Open Pool*
NOTE: Pool hours are 6pm to 8pm.
We must be out of the building by 8:30pm
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
CANCELLED: Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Open Pool Session
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is hosting pool sessions (at Oxford Community Center) for the next two Thursdays from 6-8pm. $10 per person. BYO Whitewater Boat that is clean and 11ft or shorter. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2425WinterWWSaintPaul or in person on the day of. Contact asha.shoffner@ci.stpaul.mn.us with any questions ahead of time.
Open Pool*
NOTE: Pool hours are 6pm to 8pm.
We must be out of the building by 8:30pm
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
CANCELLED: Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Open Pool Session
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is hosting pool sessions (at Oxford Community Center) for the next two Thursdays from 6-8pm. $10 per person. BYO Whitewater Boat that is clean and 11ft or shorter. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2425WinterWWSaintPaul or in person on the day of. Contact asha.shoffner@ci.stpaul.mn.us with any questions ahead of time.
Open Pool*
NOTE: Pool hours are 6pm to 8pm.
We must be out of the building by 8:30pm
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Open Pool*
NOTE: Pool hours are 6pm to 8pm.
We must be out of the building by 8:30pm
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Open Pool*
NOTE: Pool hours are 6pm to 8pm.
We must be out of the building by 8:30pm
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Holiday Party 2024 *
Rapids Riders Annual Holiday Party at the Walter J. Breckenridge Chapter Izaak Walton League of America historic cabin!
Open to all people active or interested in whitewater.
From Past Canoe U students to people interested in classes next season.
Come hang out and talk boating, trips, or just catch up with those you missed on the river this year.
Bring a food item to share and your own beverage (adult beverages permitted) and a gift for the White Elephant Gift exchange.
Look forward to seeing people and hanging out around the fire.
Location: 8816 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444
Time: 6pm or so, till you leave.
Open Pool*
NOTE: Pool hours are 6pm to 8pm.
We must be out of the building by 8:30pm
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Open Pool*
NOTE: Pool hours are 6pm to 8pm.
We must be out of the building by 8:30pm
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Board Meeting*
First Rapids Riders Board Meeting of the 2024/25 season. Open to All.
PLEASE NOTE: location has changed to Davanni’s in Golden Valley, 663 Winnetka Ave North, Golden Valley, MN 55427
If you want to be included in the free pizza please email:
kayla.joachim@rapidsriders.org
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Wausau Rec Release
Paddling is available 10AM-4PM on Sat and Sun. All participants must purchase either a one or two day pass.
Free camping is available Fri and Saturday on site.
This is a superb location to work on basic to advanced river running skills, surfing, and playboating! Also great fun with other paddlers throughout the region! Check the website for lesson availablitliy.
Full details available at Wausau Whitewater.
Wausau Rec Release
Paddling is available 10AM-4PM on Sat and Sun. All participants must purchase either a one or two day pass.
Free camping is available Fri and Saturday on site.
This is a superb location to work on basic to advanced river running skills, surfing, and playboating! Also great fun with other paddlers throughout the region! Check the website for lesson availablitliy.
Full details available at Wausau Whitewater.
Lower St Louis - Dam Release
Lower St. Louis River Dam Release - target flow of 700 CFS
Class 2-4 Rapids during releases
Great to boat for the rapids, and its scenic beauty.
Lower St Louis - Dam Release
Lower St. Louis River Dam Release - target flow of 700 CFS
Class 2-4 Rapids during releases
Great to boat for the rapids, and its scenic beauty.
Wausau Rec Release
Paddling is available 10AM-4PM on Sat and Sun. All participants must purchase either a one or two day pass.
Free camping is available Fri and Saturday on site.
This is a superb location to work on basic to advanced river running skills, surfing, and playboating! Also great fun with other paddlers throughout the region! Check the website for lesson availablitliy.
Full details available at Wausau Whitewater.
Lower St Louis - Dam Release
Lower St. Louis River Dam Release - target flow of 700 CFS
Class 2-4 Rapids during releases
Great to boat for the rapids, and its scenic beauty.
Jim Falls Rec Release
Water is released 10:00am-3:00pm for each day of the recreation release. Please don’t forget to sign in at the put-in!
Jim Falls is a fantastic Class II river to hone basic river skills, practice stern squirts, attainments, etc. Multiple laps possible in a day!
Lower St Louis - Dam Release
Lower St. Louis River Dam Release - target flow of 700 CFS
Class 2-4 Rapids during releases
Great to boat for the rapids, and its scenic beauty.
Wausau Rec Release
Paddling is available 10AM-4PM on Sat and Sun. All participants must purchase either a one or two day pass.
Free camping is available Fri and Saturday on site.
This is a superb location to work on basic to advanced river running skills, surfing, and playboating! Also great fun with other paddlers throughout the region! Check the website for lesson availablitliy.
Full details available at Wausau Whitewater.
Wausau Rec Release
Paddling is available 10AM-4PM on Sat and Sun. All participants must purchase either a one or two day pass.
Free camping is available Fri and Saturday on site.
This is a superb location to work on basic to advanced river running skills, surfing, and playboating! Also great fun with other paddlers throughout the region! Check the website for lesson availablitliy.
Full details available at Wausau Whitewater.
Wausau Rec Release
Paddling is available 10AM-4PM on Sat and Sun. All participants must purchase either a one or two day pass.
Free camping is available Fri and Saturday on site.
This is a superb location to work on basic to advanced river running skills, surfing, and playboating! Also great fun with other paddlers throughout the region! Check the website for lesson availablitliy.
Full details available at Wausau Whitewater.
Canoe U 2024 Reunion @ Jim Falls
While this is not an official Rapids Riders/ Canoe U event some of your favorite characters will be in attendance (you may be someone’s favorite character so you should come!) plus some new faces within the whitewater community.
Camping will be available at the Old Barn Bar and Grill Friday and Saturday. NOTE: The speedway next door will be having races Friday night so it will be very loud until they finish.
Water is being released 10:00am-3:00pm for each day of the recreational release. Please don’t forget to sign in at the put-in! Signing in shows we’re makin use of the water provided and helps keep it going from year to year.
Jim Falls is a fantastic Class II river to hone basic river skills, practice stern squirts, attainments, etc. Multiple laps possible in a day!
CanoeU 2024 - Weekend 2 *
Weekend 2 for CanoeU 2024. See CanoeU details and class description page for full info.
CanoeU 2024 - Weekend 1 *
Weekend 1 for CanoeU 2024. See CanoeU details and class description page for full info.
CanoeU 2024 - Intro Pool Session *
Intro pool session for applicable CanoeU 2023 classes. See the CanoeU description and details page for more info