Races, Competitions, Freestyle, Slalom, Nantahala Open, Festivals, Cheoah Release, Tallulah Release, 2015 Whitewater Kayak Events

Locust Fork Invitational
Feb 7 & Feb 8, 2015
The Alabama Cup Races bring together three of the favorite events of the southeast: the Locust Fork Invitational, Mulberry Cup Race and Locust Fork Classic. The Locust Fork Invitational, since 1991, is the first of the three events to be held in the spring of 2014. And Endless River Adventures is proud to support the Race series!!

Nantahala Racing Club Glacier Breaker
Feb 28 & Mar 01, 2015
The Glacier Breaker, hosted by the Nanhahala Racing Club (NRC), is the season-opener for two competitive whitewater disciplines: slalom and downriver.  A complete schedule of events and details can be found at NRC Events page.  This community whitewater event s fun for all ages and ability levels. Come and participate, or just watch if it is too chilly for you!!

National Paddling Film Festival
Feb 20 & Feb 21, 2015
For 30+ years the National Paddling Film Festival has been hosting a competition to determine the best in paddle sport videos and images. This competition has provided the paddling community with a fun and profitable event to support American Whitewater and river conservation. Check out the website for more on the 2014 event.

Cheoah River Release
Feb 21, 2015
First release of the 2015 season.  Check out our website for a complete list of 2015 release dates. 

Mulberry Fork Canoe & Kayak Race
March 7 & 8, 2015
The second event in the Alabama Cup Races, the Mulberry Fork Race has been held on Alabama’s Mulberry Fork River since 1981 and has hosted the likes of Olympic slalom athletes and local recreational boaters paddling side-by-side through the slalom gates.  See the Alabama Race Club Events page for more information. Endless River Adventures will be there. We hope you are too! 

Georgia Canoe Association Pool Session
March 9, 2015
ERA (aka Juliet) will make a guest appearance at the Monday night GCA pool session.  Any opportunity to practice your roll is a good one, and Juliet will take the opportunity to touch on a few principles that are key regardless of the roll you do.  Check the GCA website for time and place of their Monday sessions. 

Cheoah River Release
March 21 & 22, 2015
Check out our website for a complete list of 2015 release dates.

Ocoee River
 Opening Day
March 21, 2015
After a winter hiatus, the Ocoee River will opening again for the 2015 season.  Check here for the Middle Ocoee Release Schedule and for the Upper Ocoee Release Schedule. 

Bank of America / NRC US Whitewater Open
March 28 & 29, 2015
Watch world-class paddlers compete in both downriver and slalom competitions in the season’s first major competitive event.  This national-level slalom and downriver race on the Nantahala River is suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers.  A complete schedule of events and details can be found at on the Nantahala Race Club’s NRC Events Page.

Locust Fork Classic
March 28 & 29, 2015
Finishing up the Alabama Cup Series and determining the winners of the combined events, the Locust Fork Classic is a great way to finish out the series.  See the Alabama Race Club Events page for more information.

Tallulah River Release
April 4 & Apr 5, 2015
First of only two spring weekend releases. Don’t miss out on this beautiful river!

Cheoah River Release
April 11 & April 12, 2015
Check out our website for a complete list of 2015 release dates

Tallulah Fest
/Release
April 11 & April 12, 2015
Coinciding with the 2nd spring weekend releases, the 5th Tallulah Fest celebrates the release of the Tallulah Falls Gorge. Boof with the best and party with the greatest.

Cheoah River Release
April 11 & April 12, 2015
Check out our website for a complete list of 2015 release dates

West Fork Tuckasegee River Release
April 18 & April 19, 2015
First of the 2015 West Fork Tuckasegee River Release dates. Check out the complete schedule of releases…

11th Annual Wave Sport Nantahala Open
April 25, 2015
The Nantahala Open has gained the reputation as the number one favorite fun competition on the Nantahala River. The event happens at Nantahala Falls and is open to all boaters no matter the experience or ability, consisting of categories for every skill level–and the prizes that go along with them! The event is sponsored by Endless River Adventures and Wave Sport kayaks. Highlight this weekend on your calendar to participate in the Nantahala Open and the fun following the river. And make sure to follow updates on the Open on Facebook!

Cascades and Upper Nantahala Release
April 25 & April 26, 2015
First of the coveted Upper Nantahala and Cascades scheduled releases of the 2014 season.Check out the complete schedule of releases… 

Cheoah River Release
April 25 & April 26, 2015
Check out our website for a complete list of 2015 release dates

NOC Spring Splash
April 25 & April 26, 2015
The Nantahala Gorge will not be lacking for things to do this weekend!!  In addition to the Nantahala Open, Cascades/Upper Release, and Cheoah, there will be lots of great activities at NOC’s Spring Splash.  For more information check out NOC’s events page.

NRC Slalom Series
April 26, 2015
This family-friendly slalom event hosted by Nantahala Racing Club is suitable for all ability levels. Fun and supportive, the NRC Slalom Series offers a great introduction to racing. Organizers review slalom rules and offer handy racing tips, and NRC members have the opportunity to walk the course with an NRC coach.

Nantahala Kids Club Spring Session
April 20, 2015
The spring session of the Nantahala Kids Club begins. Six weeks of sessions.  A complete schedule of events and details can be found on the Nantahala Race Club’s NRC Youth Page

Cheat Fest
May 02, 2015
The annual Cheat River Festival is a celebration of new life, that which comes each Spring and the new life that can be found in the Cheat River watershed. “Cheat Fest” is FOC’s main annual fundraiser which helps advance their watershed projects and supports the organization’s administrative costs.  Rain or shine, Cheat Fest is always a good time!

Cheoah River Release
May 16 & May 17, 2015
Check out our website for a complete list of 2015 release dates.

West Fork Tuckasegee River Release
May 23, 2015
2015 West Fork Tuckasegee River Summer Release dates. Check out the complete schedule of releases…

Cheoah River Release
May 30 & May 31, 2015
Check out our website for a complete list of 2015 release dates.

Cascades and Upper Nantahala Release
June 19, 2015
The June release date for the Upper Nantahala/Cascades.  For a complete schedule of release dates….

West Fork Tuckasegee River Release
June 20, 2015
2015 West Fork Tuckasegee River Summer Release dates. Check out the complete schedule of releases… 

Cheoah River Release
June 27 & June 28, 2015
Check out our website for a complete list of 2015 release dates.

Cascades and Upper Nantahala Release
July 2nd, 2015
July 2nd the release will run from 4 pm to 7 pm.Check our website for a complete list of release dates for 2014. 

West Fork Tuckasegee River Release
July 4, 2015
2015 West Fork Tuckasegee River Summer Release dates. Check out the complete schedule of releases…

Camp Cup Challenge
July 14th & 15th, 2014
The Nantahala River is a highlight for summer campers who come to whitewater raft, canoe and kayak.  A long-time favorite event for summer campers, the Camp Cup Challenge was revitalized four years ago by Sean and Kristin Bierle of the Alzar School. The event brings together over 100 summer campers from a multitude of summer camp programs in western North Carolina who boast whitewater kayak and canoe programs.  Event highlights include a downriver race through Nantahala Falls in canoes, kayaks and C-1s, a slalom race at the Nantahala Bridge Gates, with campers being supported by a host of guest coaches including our own Juliet.

Cascades and Upper Nantahala Release
July 17, 2015
July 17 the release will run from 4 pm to 7 pm. Check our website for a complete list of release dates.

2015 Junior Olympics
July 24 – July 26, 2015
Hosted by the Nantahala Racing Club (NRC).Meet other paddling youth from around the country at this three-day youth whitewater festival on the Nantahala River featuring freestyle, slalom, downriver, SUP and more! See the NRC website for more details.

West Fork Tuckasegee River Release
Aug 1, 2015
West Fork Tuck River Summer Release dates. Check out the complete schedule of releases… 

ICF Junior & U23 Wildwater Canoeing World Championships
Aug 2 – Aug 7, 2015
The International Canoe Federation’s wildwater canoeing world championships provides juniors and young adults with the oportunity to compete internationally in the wildwater discepline. Wildwater racing consists of indiduals and teams racing from one point on the river to another point.

Cascades and Upper Nantahala Release
August 14, 2015
The release will run from 4 pm to 7 pm. Check our website for a complete list of release dates.

Cheoah River Release
Sept 12, 2015
Check out our website for a complete list of 2015 release dates.

Gauley Fest
Sept. 19 & 20, 2015
Join Endless River Adventures at the AW event of the year: Gauley Fest. All proceeds from the festival support American Whitewater’s river conservation and access works throughout the nation. The festival is a showcase for American Whitewater and the top whitewater vendors in the boating community. The festival will feature live entertainment, a whitewater marketplace, raffle, and a silent auction where you can pick up some awesome outdoor gear. Come out and join us for a weekend of great paddling, exciting camaraderie, live entertainment, killer boat raffles, and the infamous silent auction.  Check the American Whitewater Website for more details.

Cascades and Upper Nantahala Release
Sept 26 & Sept 27, 2015
On Sept 26th the release will run from 10 am to 5 pm and on Sept 27th, from 10 am to 5 pm. Check our our website for a complete list of release dates.

NOC Guest Appreciation Festival
Sept 25 – Sept 27, 2015
For more information visit NOC’s website.

ACA Collegiate Race Series National Championships
Oct 31 – Nov 01, 2015
This is the premier event for colleges and universities from across the country to compete in canoe and kayak downriver racing.  There will be individual as well as team races in kayak and both solo and tandem canoes. Whether you have an experienced paddling program or one that is just starting up, attendance at the National Championships will provide camaraderie, networking, and of course all the fun associated with racing!  More importantly, once a student experiences the fun and excitement of paddlesports they will be able to carry those skills and enthusiasm past their collegiate years and develop it into a family and lifetime activity. Check out the ACA website for registration and details….

Cheoah River Release
Oct 03, 2015
Check out our website for a complete list of 2015 release dates.

Cheoah River Release
Nov 7, 2015
Final Release for 2015!  Check out our website for a complete list of 2015 release dates.

Tallulah Release
TBD, 2015
First of three Fall weekend releases. Don’t miss out on this beautiful river.

Tallulah River Release
Nov 7 & Nov 8, 2015
Second Fall weekend releases. Don’t miss out on this beautiful river.

Tallulah River Release
Nov 15th & Nov 16th, 2014
Third Fall weekend releases. Don’t miss out on this beautiful river.