HTTD- Brilliant Wave, Castlegar BC-RESULTS

Brilliant Wave  World Kayak HomeTown Throwdown event Results

On Sunday April 14h over 20 kayakers and spectators attended the areas first World Kayak HomeTown Throwdown of the season on Brilliant Wave in Castlegar BC.  With a surprise blizzard on Saturday morning and similar forecast for Sunday, organizers were sceptical there would be a good turn out.  An hour before the event  the sun can out in full force making the event even more enjoyable for paddlers and spectators.

Event Results

Event Name: Brilliant Wave HTTD
Event Region: British Columbia

Event Date: April 14th, 2013 @ 1:00pm
All times are localized to the event location.

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Boise ThrowDown #5

Saturday was out last Throwdown for the year in Idaho. Weather in
Cascade was awesome with a bit of a breeze. But you could tell that
Fall is not far off.

I am so jazzed to see the kids from Kelly’s Kayak Academy continuing
to return and have Troy Wilson run a clinic for them prior to the
Throwdowns.  These kids are really excited about paddling.

Water was down to about 1400 cfs (from the normal 2200), so made it a
bit shallow but the more skilled paddlers could still throw ends and
loop. Water still feels good and you just gotta love that Idaho has
water clear into the fall.

We ran 3 runs in the wave and scored the best 2. Was great to see
paddlers from 10 to 50. Afterwards we sucked down some free dogs
provided by KWP and met on the lawn to draw for all the awesome prizes
donated by our event sponsors and local sponsors.

Thanks to Troy, Devon, Devin and Daniel for helping run safety AND
compete. That kept ‘em busy

thanks also to our Event Sponsors:
Jackson Kayak, GoPro, Smith Optics, Mt. Khakis, Chaco, Astral, Shred
Ready, Kokatat, Rapid Transit, Stony Boater, Immersion Research

And to our local sponsors:
Alpenglow Mountain Sports, River Gear and H2OVelocity

Results:
Adults -
Devon
Troy
Daniel
Devin
Willard

Jr – men
Skye
Thomas
Brady
Quinton
Trevor

Jr – Women
Roxy
Paige
Hailey

Boise ThrowDown #5

Saturday was out last Throwdown for the year in Idaho. Weather in
Cascade was awesome with a bit of a breeze. But you could tell that
Fall is not far off.

I am so jazzed to see the kids from Kelly’s Kayak Academy continuing
to return and have Troy Wilson run a clinic for them prior to the
Throwdowns.  These kids are really excited about paddling.

Water was down to about 1400 cfs (from the normal 2200), so made it a
bit shallow but the more skilled paddlers could still throw ends and
loop. Water still feels good and you just gotta love that Idaho has
water clear into the fall.

We ran 3 runs in the wave and scored the best 2. Was great to see
paddlers from 10 to 50. Afterwards we sucked down some free dogs
provided by KWP and met on the lawn to draw for all the awesome prizes
donated by our event sponsors and local sponsors.

Thanks to Troy, Devon, Devin and Daniel for helping run safety AND
compete. That kept ‘em busy

thanks also to our Event Sponsors:
Jackson Kayak, GoPro, Smith Optics, Mt. Khakis, Chaco, Astral, Shred
Ready, Kokatat, Rapid Transit, Stony Boater, Immersion Research

And to our local sponsors:
Alpenglow Mountain Sports, River Gear and H2OVelocity

Results:
Adults -
Devon
Troy
Daniel
Devin
Willard

Jr – men
Skye
Thomas
Brady
Quinton
Trevor

Jr – Women
Roxy
Paige
Hailey

Idaho Hometown Throwdown #4

Idaho is on Fire….and we were reminded of that during our 4th Hometown Throwdown as Long Valley filled with smoke so thick you could taste it. Fires near Horseshoe Bend, Stanley and Mountain Home have been burning for weeks and Idaho is second only to Colorado for fire activity this summer.

However we had a great time and the 90* weather made the water all the better.

We had 6 kids return from Kellys Kayak Academy Devon Barker-Hicks has been teaching. Great to see them show up and show continued interest in paddling We had 16 paddlers in all.

We held two hole rides and the a boater-cross. We had a group of SUPs show up and held an impromptu SUP-cross at the end. The grassy amphitheater is our warm weather prize drawing spot. Pretty much everyone jumped back in the water and enjoyed the rest of afternoon – not wanting to think about the fact that summer is winding down. Enjoy it while it is here!

Scroll down for pictures

Placing:

Jr men:

Troy

Wesley

Skye

Brady

Quinton/Trevor

Jr women:

Roxie

Paige

Hailey

Men’s:

Daniel

Tyler

Ian

Boater-x:

Heat 1

Quinton

Paige

Heat 2

Wesley

Ian

Tyler

SUP-x

Jonathan G.

Samantha

Maria

Jonathan O.

Big thanks to Kristin Bierle from Alzar School (alzarschool.com) for helping us score

Idaho Hometown Throwdown #4

Idaho is on Fire….and we were reminded of that during our 4th Hometown Throwdown as Long Valley filled with smoke so thick you could taste it. Fires near Horseshoe Bend, Stanley and Mountain Home have been burning for weeks and Idaho is second only to Colorado for fire activity this summer.

However we had a great time and the 90* weather made the water all the better.

We had 6 kids return from Kellys Kayak Academy Devon Barker-Hicks has been teaching. Great to see them show up and show continued interest in paddling We had 16 paddlers in all.

We held two hole rides and the a boater-cross. We had a group of SUPs show up and held an impromptu SUP-cross at the end. The grassy amphitheater is our warm weather prize drawing spot. Pretty much everyone jumped back in the water and enjoyed the rest of afternoon – not wanting to think about the fact that summer is winding down. Enjoy it while it is here!

Scroll down for pictures

Placing:

Jr men:

Troy

Wesley

Skye

Brady

Quinton/Trevor

Jr women:

Roxie

Paige

Hailey

Men’s:

Daniel

Tyler

Ian

Boater-x:

Heat 1

Quinton

Paige

Heat 2

Wesley

Ian

Tyler

SUP-x

Jonathan G.

Samantha

Maria

Jonathan O.

Big thanks to Kristin Bierle from Alzar School (alzarschool.com) for helping us score

Second Boise HTTD 2012

Who would’ve thought the second throw down of the year, two weeks later then the first, would have worse weather than the first? It snowed before the competition and there was sleet directly afterwards. The temperature was around 43 when the competition started, but the water was a bit warmer.

Eight boaters braved the snow and sleet, two of which were from Stanley.  For such a cold day, everyone really put on a show.
KWP offered a solid feature once again and the hot dogs definitely hit the spot.

On Saturday, the North Fork Championships were also going on. It brought in many paddlers from all over the USA seeking the title “King of the Payette” along with the crown that went with it.  Check out their site HERE.

Check out the Throwdown video HERE.

Placings are as follows:

Men K1 A:

1. Daniel Dixon

2. Riley Berman

3. Titus Cornforth

Men K1 B:

1. Sean Dumke

2. Ian Blasch

Women K1:

1. Devon Barker-Hicks

Junior K1:

1. Troy Wilson

2. Skye Titus

Stonyboater Paddle Wax signs on for a second season as a HTTD partner!

I am excited to announce that Stonyboater Paddle Wax has stepped up to the pate to sponsor the World Kayak Hometown Throwdown series for a second year.  Last season a number of you got the opportunity to experience a kung fu grip on your paddle of choice, courtesy of Jason Rigby.  Not only is Jason the owner of Stonyboater Paddle Wax, but he is also the Western PA World Kayak Ambassador.  As the WK ambassador he is coming on strong this season.  He is piloting our new Creek Race component to the event series.  He even managed to get some great media coverage of his last event.  Check it out here in his region http://regions.worldkayak.com/confluence-ohiopyle/.  Make sure you check out the Stonyboater Paddle Wax website at www.stonyboater.com

Later ; Colin

Hometown Throwdown #2 Results

This morning while the steam from my coffee was filling my nostrils, bidding me to wake up, I began thinking about this weekends Hometown Throwdown.  Normally, I would just post the results,  throw up a few pictures, and be done.  This morning, however, I’d like to take a little bit of time and talk about how important World Kayak, the sponsors, and Hometown Throwdowns specifically are very important to a sport we all love so much.  The idea of promoting your kayaking community doesn’t sound so hard until you actually try to bring together a group of people, who by nature are very flaky.  The people at worldkayak.com and the sponsors have made this a bit easier by giving away Free Stuff, which everyone loves.  So a big round of applause to the sponsors for helping all of the regional ambassadors out.  Without your donations and time, my next few statements would not be possible.

Here in Arkansas we’ve been putting on Throwdowns for three years now and every year, you can find a story like the one I’m about to tell.  At every event there are a great mix of people.  Here in Arkansas we’ve been know to have playboaters, canoeists, C1ers, boogie boarders, and rafters all participate.  We’ve done relay races, boatercross, races for the prizes, standard rodeos, jam sessions, and tried all other types of formats to make each Throwdown unique.  We always set up a PA system, pump some music, and usually there are a lot of people there videoing and taking pictures; all making the participants feel like pros.  And of course some of folks who participate can really throw down.  But THIS is what makes Hometown Throwdowns and Worldkayak.com special; getting people involved who may have just begun paddling.

Its here where our story begins. Last year, the hero of all the events hosted was by far Little Lizzy Lafferty.  I believe she was 11 or 12 at that time.  She didn’t have a roll, but didn’t let that stop her.  She jumped in her mom’s purple 2Fun, left the skirt on the bank, and took off.  She made the big ferry from the eddy on river left, to the eddy on river right, navigating the 100 yds with ease at a flow of 3600 cfs.  At that point, it didn’t matter what loops were thrown, how many cartwheels were wheeled, or how many donkey flips were “donkied”…At that moment, Little Lizzy Lafferty was the star of the show.  It was then, that I realized this was bigger than rodeo.  The crowd ERUPTED!  You could hear cheers up and down the river.  “Go Lizzy!”  “Alright Girl!”  “Keep Paddling!”  Now, Little Lizzy Lafferty didn’t win the top prize, she didn’t win the bragging rights of having the highest score, but people don’t remember who did.  All they will remember is Lizzy and her awesome ferry from one eddy to another.

This year is no exception.  Although Maggie Powell is not new to rivers, having done a lot of rafting, this is one of her first years in a whitewater kayak.  Maggie has participated in both Throwdowns this year so far.  In the first event, she was nervous and didn’t make it into the hole, but did roll up on every attempt; however, after the Throwdown, she was side surfing in a large hydraulic and looking comfortable, smiling, and having a good time.  Maggie is one of those people who always has a smile on her face and during this Throwdown, you could see a lot of improvment, not only in her confidence, but in her abilities as well.  If you’re keeping track of scores, keep an eye on Maggie Powell.  I have a feeling that by our last event of the season in September, she’ll make the top 5!  Way to go Maggie!

Another story of interest at this event is the Mathews family.  Father Rodney, and his two sons Grant and Garrett always attend the Hometown events.  Garrett even won the Smith sunglasses, which were the big prize at the first event.  Grant, the older brother, is one helluva hand paddler.  Always in control of his boat and his no handed loops are incredible.  There has always been a bit of sibling rivalry between the two brothers and I’ve watched as Garrett is stepping up his game!  Throwing down multiple ends and even some loops of his own.  The Mathews family were all competing in the first heat of HTTD #2 when Rodney, getting a bit hung up in the hole, was forced to swim.  Whatever competition between Grant and Garrett exists, was put on hold as they both peeled out of the eddy to help their father recover and re-enter his boat.  All before his turn in line passed him by.  THIS is Hometown Throwdown.

I know stories like this exist in other parts of the country, but I thought I’d share some of those that stood out to me.  Worldkayak.com and the Hometown Throwdown events are so very important to local kayaking communities.  Not only in bringing people together, but in the way that they inspire all of us in some way to share a sport that we love.  Thanks World Kayak!

Now onto the pictures and the scores!

Grant Mathews 255 pts. 1st PLACE

Bryan Pinnell  250 pts. 2nd PLACE

Lance Jones  205 pts. 3rd PLACE

Garret Mathews  200 pts. 4th PLACE

Cole Mullican (open boat)  190 pts.

Jerry Hale (boogie board)  180 pts.

Joe Tarver  175 pts.

Rodney Mathews 150 pts.

Lisa Iadarola/Adam Willard (tandem open boat)  150 pts.

Michelle Ashford  150 pts.

Paul Cox  145 pts.

Taylor Muse (boogie board)  145 pts.

Billy Lafferty  135 pts.

David Morring  135 pts.

Maggie Powell  115 pts.

Harlan Hughes  115 pts.

Kristi Cox  110 pts.

Sean Speckles  105 pts.

Cowper Chadbourn  100 pts.

A Big thanks to all of those that took pictures at the event and helped out with ‘judging’ etc…

Hometown Throwdown #2 Results

This morning while the steam from my coffee was filling my nostrils, bidding me to wake up, I began thinking about this weekends Hometown Throwdown.  Normally, I would just post the results,  throw up a few pictures, and be done.  This morning, however, I’d like to take a little bit of time and talk about how important World Kayak, the sponsors, and Hometown Throwdowns specifically are very important to a sport we all love so much.  The idea of promoting your kayaking community doesn’t sound so hard until you actually try to bring together a group of people, who by nature are very flaky.  The people at worldkayak.com and the sponsors have made this a bit easier by giving away Free Stuff, which everyone loves.  So a big round of applause to the sponsors for helping all of the regional ambassadors out.  Without your donations and time, my next few statements would not be possible.

Here in Arkansas we’ve been putting on Throwdowns for three years now and every year, you can find a story like the one I’m about to tell.  At every event there are a great mix of people.  Here in Arkansas we’ve been know to have playboaters, canoeists, C1ers, boogie boarders, and rafters all participate.  We’ve done relay races, boatercross, races for the prizes, standard rodeos, jam sessions, and tried all other types of formats to make each Throwdown unique.  We always set up a PA system, pump some music, and usually there are a lot of people there videoing and taking pictures; all making the participants feel like pros.  And of course some of folks who participate can really throw down.  But THIS is what makes Hometown Throwdowns and Worldkayak.com special; getting people involved who may have just begun paddling.

Its here where our story begins. Last year, the hero of all the events hosted was by far Little Lizzy Lafferty.  I believe she was 11 or 12 at that time.  She didn’t have a roll, but didn’t let that stop her.  She jumped in her mom’s purple 2Fun, left the skirt on the bank, and took off.  She made the big ferry from the eddy on river left, to the eddy on river right, navigating the 100 yds with ease at a flow of 3600 cfs.  At that point, it didn’t matter what loops were thrown, how many cartwheels were wheeled, or how many donkey flips were “donkied”…At that moment, Little Lizzy Lafferty was the star of the show.  It was then, that I realized this was bigger than rodeo.  The crowd ERUPTED!  You could hear cheers up and down the river.  “Go Lizzy!”  “Alright Girl!”  “Keep Paddling!”  Now, Little Lizzy Lafferty didn’t win the top prize, she didn’t win the bragging rights of having the highest score, but people don’t remember who did.  All they will remember is Lizzy and her awesome ferry from one eddy to another.

This year is no exception.  Although Maggie Powell is not new to rivers, having done a lot of rafting, this is one of her first years in a whitewater kayak.  Maggie has participated in both Throwdowns this year so far.  In the first event, she was nervous and didn’t make it into the hole, but did roll up on every attempt; however, after the Throwdown, she was side surfing in a large hydraulic and looking comfortable, smiling, and having a good time.  Maggie is one of those people who always has a smile on her face and during this Throwdown, you could see a lot of improvment, not only in her confidence, but in her abilities as well.  If you’re keeping track of scores, keep an eye on Maggie Powell.  I have a feeling that by our last event of the season in September, she’ll make the top 5!  Way to go Maggie!

Another story of interest at this event is the Mathews family.  Father Rodney, and his two sons Grant and Garrett always attend the Hometown events.  Garrett even won the Smith sunglasses, which were the big prize at the first event.  Grant, the older brother, is one helluva hand paddler.  Always in control of his boat and his no handed loops are incredible.  There has always been a bit of sibling rivalry between the two brothers and I’ve watched as Garrett is stepping up his game!  Throwing down multiple ends and even some loops of his own.  The Mathews family were all competing in the first heat of HTTD #2 when Rodney, getting a bit hung up in the hole, was forced to swim.  Whatever competition between Grant and Garrett exists, was put on hold as they both peeled out of the eddy to help their father recover and re-enter his boat.  All before his turn in line passed him by.  THIS is Hometown Throwdown.

I know stories like this exist in other parts of the country, but I thought I’d share some of those that stood out to me.  Worldkayak.com and the Hometown Throwdown events are so very important to local kayaking communities.  Not only in bringing people together, but in the way that they inspire all of us in some way to share a sport that we love.  Thanks World Kayak!

Now onto the pictures and the scores!

Grant Mathews 255 pts. 1st PLACE

Bryan Pinnell  250 pts. 2nd PLACE

Lance Jones  205 pts. 3rd PLACE

Garret Mathews  200 pts. 4th PLACE

Cole Mullican (open boat)  190 pts.

Jerry Hale (boogie board)  180 pts.

Joe Tarver  175 pts.

Rodney Mathews 150 pts.

Lisa Iadarola/Adam Willard (tandem open boat)  150 pts.

Michelle Ashford  150 pts.

Paul Cox  145 pts.

Taylor Muse (boogie board)  145 pts.

Billy Lafferty  135 pts.

David Morring  135 pts.

Maggie Powell  115 pts.

Harlan Hughes  115 pts.

Kristi Cox  110 pts.

Sean Speckles  105 pts.

Cowper Chadbourn  100 pts.

A Big thanks to all of those that took pictures at the event and helped out with ‘judging’ etc…