Events

* Denotes an official Rapids Riders event.
All other events belong to the listed organization and are posted here for paddlers' convenience
Dec
26

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. 

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Open Pool*
Dec
29

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.

Ensure your boat is clean and debris-free

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Jan
2

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. 

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Open Pool*
Jan
5

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.

Ensure your boat is clean and debris-free

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Open Pool*
Jan
12

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.

Ensure your boat is clean and debris-free

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Board Meeting*
Jan
15

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.

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Open Pool*
Jan
19

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.

Ensure your boat is clean and debris-free

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Open Pool*
Jan
26

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.

Ensure your boat is clean and debris-free

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Open Pool*
Feb
2

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.

Ensure your boat is clean and debris-free

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Open Pool*
Feb
9

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.

Ensure your boat is clean and debris-free

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Board Meeting*
Feb
12

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.

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Open Pool*
Feb
16

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.

Ensure your boat is clean and debris-free

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Open Pool*
Feb
23

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.

Ensure your boat is clean and debris-free

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Open Pool*
Mar
2

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.

Ensure your boat is clean and debris-free

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Open Pool*
Mar
9

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.

Ensure your boat is clean and debris-free

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Board Meeting*
Mar
12

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.

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Board Meeting*
Apr
9

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.

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Open Pool*
Dec
22

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.

Ensure your boat is clean and debris-free

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Open Pool*
Dec
15

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.

Ensure your boat is clean and debris-free

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Open Pool*
Dec
8

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.

Ensure your boat is clean and debris-free

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Holiday Party 2024 *
Dec
7

Holiday Party 2024 *

  • 8816 West River Road Brooklyn Park, MN, 55444 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Open Pool*
Dec
1

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.

Ensure your boat is clean and debris-free

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Open Pool*
Nov
24

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.

Ensure your boat is clean and debris-free

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Board Meeting*
Nov
20

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.

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Wausau Rec Release
Sep
28
to Sep 29

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.

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Wausau Rec Release
Sep
14
to Sep 15

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.

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Wausau Rec Release
Aug
3
to Aug 4

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.

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Wausau Rec Release
Jul
13
to Jul 14

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.

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Wausau Rec Release
Jun
29
to Jun 30

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.

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Wausau Rec Release
Jun
15
to Jun 16

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.

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Canoe U 2024 Reunion @ Jim Falls
Jun
8
to Jun 9

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!

Jim Falls Whitewater on Facebook

Xcel Energy Jim Falls Whitewater Brochure

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Open Pool*
Mar
10

Open Pool*

NOTE: Pool hours have changed to 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.

Ensure your boat is clean and debris-free

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Canoecopia
Mar
8
to Mar 10

Canoecopia

Canoecopia is the largest paddlesports consumer event in the world. The Alliant Energy Center Exposition Hall is more than 250,000 square feet, and the main hall contains more than 100,000 square feet of kayaks, canoes, stand up paddleboards, outdoor equipment and clothing, with the best selection of the season, make Canoecopia a "must go" place for gear!

With over 100 presentations and clinics, Canoecopia is also an educational event where you can learn about specific gear for your style of paddling, develop skills to get you where you want to go, and discover some of the many places to paddle, both near and far. If you're interested in experiencing life on the water, Canoecopia is the best place to spend the weekend!

EVENT DETAILS

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Board Meeting*
Mar
6

Board Meeting*

Rapids Riders Board Meeting. Open to All
Davanni’s, 1905W Perimeter Dr, Roseville, MN 55113
If you want to be included in the free pizza please email:
kayla.joachim@rapidsriders.org
Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Open Pool with ROLL PRACTICE INSTRUCTION*
Mar
3

Open Pool with ROLL PRACTICE INSTRUCTION*

NOTE: Pool hours have changed to 6pm to 8pm.

We must be out of the building by 8:30pm

Instructors will be available to give instruction on rolling kayaks this evening.
$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.

Ensure your boat is clean and debris-free

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Open Pool*
Feb
25

Open Pool*

NOTE: Pool hours have changed to 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.

Ensure your boat is clean and debris-free

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