Events
* Denotes an official Rapids Riders event.All other events belong to the listed organization and are posted here for paddlers' convenience
Jim Falls Dam Spring Open-Flow
Throughout the months of April and May, Xcel Energy will release a minimum flow of 850 cfs at all times in the spillway channel. This is done to enhance spawning conditions for lake sturgeon and other river fish.
This is slightly higher than 650 CFS used for Summer whitewater release flows - See the Rivers Page for full Info and Links.
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
Grandfather Falls
Grandfather Falls is a fun short section of river that only releases in the spring for a small window one day. More information can be found at the following two links.
https://www.wisconsinpublicservice.com/company/grandfatherfalls
https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/2867/main
CanoeU 2025 - Intro Pool Session *
Intro pool session for applicable CanoeU 2025 classes. See the CanoeU description and details page for more info
CanoeU 2025 - Weekend 1 *
Weekend 1 for CanoeU 2025. See CanoeU FAQ and class description page for full info.
Grandfather Falls
Grandfather Falls is a fun short section of river that only releases in the spring for a small window one day. More information can be found at the following two links.
https://www.wisconsinpublicservice.com/company/grandfatherfalls
https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/2867/main
ACA River Kayak Instructor Course L1-L4*
Please contact kayla.joachim@rapidsriders.org If your interested.
CanoeU 2025 - Weekend 2 *
Weekend 2 for CanoeU 2025. See CanoeU FAQ and class description page for full info.
Grandfather Falls
Grandfather Falls is a fun short section of river that only releases in the spring for a small window one day. More information can be found at the following two links.
https://www.wisconsinpublicservice.com/company/grandfatherfalls
https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/2867/main
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.
Jim Falls Rec Release
Water is released 10:00am-3:00pm each day of the 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!
Black River Release
Black River Dam Release
More info here
https://www.weather.gov/arx/hatfield_arbutus_monitor
https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/2700/main
Charles City Challenge
Charles City Challenge is an fun event for the entire family; from spectating to kayak, and river surfing. They have events for people of all skill levels, and everyone leaves happy. This is a naturally flowing white water park so flows changes year to year.
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 availability.
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 availability.
Full details available at Wausau Whitewater.
Black River Release
Black River Dam Release
More info here
https://www.weather.gov/arx/hatfield_arbutus_monitor
https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/2700/main
Jim Falls Rec Release
Water is released 10:00am-3:00pm each day of the 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!
Paddle Mania - 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 availability.
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.
Black River Release
Black River Dam Release
More info here
https://www.weather.gov/arx/hatfield_arbutus_monitor
https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/2700/main
Midwest Freestyle Championship @ Wausau
See Wausau Whitewater event page for full details
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 each day of the 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.
Black River Release
Black River Dam Release
More info here
https://www.weather.gov/arx/hatfield_arbutus_monitor
https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/2700/main
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 availability.
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 availability.
Full details available at Wausau Whitewater.
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.
Canoecopia Day 3
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!
Canoecopia Day 2
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!
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!
Open Pool + Rolling Clinic*
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.
We will have rolling clinic on this night for no additional charge.
*No Polo this night
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.
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.
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.