Results- Hometown Throwdown #2- Brilliant Wave
BA Belton playing the paddle banjo
RESULTS
1. Mike Grant 165 pts.
2. Brian Jameson 140 pts.
3. BA Belton 90 pts.
4. Sydney Gillman (wmns.) 75 pts.
5. Dave Vanderveen 65 pts.
6. Dragan 60 pts.
7. Andy Lane 30 pts.
With the sun shining down on the emerald green Kootenay River, Brilliant wave appeared to be a place of magic and intrigue. In the last twenty-four hours both the Kootenay and Columbia dropped a staggering amount making the powerful and fast wave more gentle and forgiving. The trough of the wave was glassy green with reflections of the fist shaped rock underneath. The foam pile was gentle as a cotton ball but still big enough to land some arial tricks. Spectators lined the smooth rock shore with video and photo cameras waiting for the throwdown to go down.
In traditional Kootenay style the competitors were showing up at random times and for most part late. The call to judge paddler rides in a more relaxed first come first scored fashion was a good one as some competitors were over an hour late. Despite the small wave seven competitors hit Brilliant for both goofy and impressive rides. Paddle tricks, arial loops, blunts and enders were just a few of the many tricks laid out. Paddlers certainly made the best of the conditions and spectator stoke!
Local freestyle guru Mike Grant won the event with some snappy loops, back stabs, blunts and McNasty attempts. Washington visitor Brian Jameson placed second with some impressive air loops and flashbacks. Kootenay Kayaking’s Bachelor of the year BA Belton rounded out the podium with a solid third place finish after hopping in the new Jackson Rockstar from his WS EZG! Once again the only female competitor Sydney Gillman placed fourth.
Kelowna paddler Dave Vanderveen and Amundson Stand Up Paddle rep brought out a 10′6” board for some Brilliant wave SUP surfing. Almost everyone had a chance to test their balance on the SUP either surfing or practicing stylish falling. Thanks a bunch Dave for bringing the new toy! Thanks again to all the competitors and sponsors including World Kayak and Endless Adventure.
Veteren Spectator "Whisper" watching the comp!
Hometown Throwdown #2 – Brilliant Wave!!!
Dragan and Robert enjoying the view at Brilliant Wave
This Saturday September 3rd World Kayak will be hosting a fun-loving competition at our famous Brilliant Wave. In true WK style there will be a feature for the eager beginner on the entry eddy of Brilliant wave and for the daring intermediate paddlers the surf off will take place on Brilliant itself! Two categories for double the fun and something for everyone.
Borderline Boaters Prez styling Brilliant Wave!
Details…
Date: Saturday August 3rd
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Brilliant Wave, Castlegar BC, below Brilliant Dam on the Kootenay River
Directions From Nelson or Slocan Valley: Drive West towards Castlegar on Highway 3A from Nelson. Before entering Castlegar over the Kootenay River Bridge take a right towards Robson. Your next left is Brilliant Rd. Take this over the railroad tracks and another left on Brilliant Rd. This road will turn into a dirt road after passing through the Brilliant community, don’t speed please. Once you are on a dirt road you will pass under the Kootenay River Bridge and past the Doukabour Bridge. Park at the roads dead end and walk further upstream just past a white temporary building walk towards the river and find a gravel trail built for the 1998 Nationals. take this trail past the wave and switch back to the wave for a perfect spectator and put in for the eddy.
Directions from Trial, Rossland, Castlegar: Drive from Castlegar East on Highway 3A towards Nelson. Take a right switchback on the Highway to Robson and left on Brilliant Rd. Follow above directions from this point.
Scoring: Do your best, be playful and smile, you will be rewarded for your fun factor!
Ranking: If you wish to be ranked on the World Kayak Circuit for a chance to win a Jackson Kayak annual $10 fee is all you need. If you do not want to be ranked the event is FREE!!!
Prizes: Of course!
Contact Information: Endless Adventure , Chris Ryman (250) 359-8181
