Video: River Fest gives pros and amateurs a chance

Plenty to do on and off the water

October 11, 2008

The 2009 festival dates have yet to be announced, but read on for a glimpse of the 2008 event:

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The Reno River Festival, celebrating its fifth year at the Truckee River Whitewater Park May 9 – 11, appeals to athletes of all levels, returning to its original competition format of hosting both open and invitational competitions in 2008.

Invites have already been extended to last year’s River Festival champions Jay
Kincaid and Tanya Faux, and world freestyle kayak champions Eric Jackson and Ruth Gordon, as well as other top finishers including Emily Jackson, Stephen Wright, Bryan Kirk and Nikki Kelly.

Open freestyle competitions take place Friday, giving amateurs a chance at paddling with the pros during Saturday’s professional competition and the weekend’s boatercross races have shifted to an entirely open format.

Registration
Thursday, May 8 and runs through Friday, May 9
Invitational check-in takes place Thursday, May 8 through Saturday, May 10

For a complete schedule, see our listing here

Friday, May 9
The open freestyle competition
Boatercross qualifying rounds

Saturday, May 10
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Pro freestyle rounds

Sunday, May 11
Final round of the boater-cross competition

Water sports
The Reno River Festival has earned a reputation for showcasing world-class kayaking at its best. This year’s event is held May 9-11 at Wingfield Park in downtown Reno and includes open and professional competitions, free
whitewater clinics, the “Run Amuck” fun run and an expo featuring the hottest outdoor products on the market.

What to do out of the water
Event-goers can also enjoy high-energy concerts, food for every craving and a beer garden featuring hand-crafted microbrews. The Truckee River Whitewater Park is located just blocks from Reno’s 24-hour gaming excitement and other attractions including golf, skiing, hiking and bike trails, lakes and a selection of art museums and galleries.

For more details about the 5th annual Reno River Festival, please visit www.RenoRiverFestival.com or call 775-784-9400 x 119.

Check out the video below to see Day 1 of the Reno River Festival 2008