October 12 @ 8:00 am – October 13 @ 5:00 pm
Join TRPA members and paddling enthusiasts for a weekend of skills development, river paddling, friendship, outdoor film festival and all-around paddlesport camaraderie. Purchase tickets below!
We are offering strokes, maneuvers, and rescue classes for both beginner and intermediate paddlers. Even if you’ve taken the river skills classes in the past, you might want a refresher or simply wish to learn from a different instructor. All our paddling instructors are certified by the ACA, USCA, and/or the American Red Cross.
This year’s food vendor is Lady Banks Living featuring Chef Marquis Collier. Oh, yeah! Meal plan tickets are available.
Entry fee is $40 per person which includes one night camping and all dry land classes.
$50 includes entry fee plus the Brazos River trip or one all day trip.
TRPA members get an additional night of free camping.
Sorry, no dogs at the festival!
There will be a pre-sale of festival tee shirts and hopefully some will be available at the event.
The Hidalgo Falls shaded campground has 3 full toilet and shower facilities. Tent camping and RV camping are encouraged, but no hookups. Register and buy your tickets here as soon as possible. Call or text Patti at 713-828-7582 for info on RV camping or the festival.
Activities include:
- Paddling on moving water
- Learn to roll a kayak
- On-water communications
- Hidalgo Falls Orientation class
- How to choose a boat & gear
- Guided Brazos River trips on Saturday & Sunday
- Guided Navasota River trip on Saturday
- Guided Yegua River trip on Saturday
- (Practically) Full Moon Dinner Paddle Sunday
- First Aid for Paddlers
- Early Morning Stretching and Yoga
- Blacklight Surprises After Dark – Saturday
- Canoe/Kayak Camping
- Used Gear and Boat Sale
- Understanding River Gages
- Best Knots for Paddlers and Campers
- Survival Skills on the Water (Up a Creek Without a Paddle?)
- Red Cross CPR and First Aid Update
- Park ‘N Play for Intermediate River Paddlers
- How to Plan a Trip
- Inquire about ACA Kayak Instructor Certification
- Rescue Ropes
- Local Geology
- Meet TPWD Game Wardens and the local EMS Rescue Squad
Ticket Details and Pricing Options:
Entry, Camping and Food:
- Basic Entry Fee $40 (includes one night of camping and dry land classes)
- Premium Entry Fee $50 (includes entry fee plus Brazos River trip or one all day trip)
- Extra Night of Camping $10 (TRPA members get free extra night of camping)
- Saturday Night Practically Full Moon Dinner Paddle $20
- Meal Plans:
- 5 Meals – $95 (will lower price if minimum number sign up)
- 3 Meals – $
Free Classes: (included with entry fee, please register below so we can manage class sizes)
- First Aid for Paddlers
- Blacklight Surprises After Dark – Saturday
- Canoe/Kayak Camping
- Understanding River Gages
- Best Knots for Paddlers and Campers
- Rescue Ropes
- Local Geology – What are those Rocks made of?
- Wilderness Survival Skills (4 hr. class)
- Friction Fire Skills
Additional Paid Classes:
$20 Classes:
- Paddler Fitness
- Brazos River Trip (if you have already taken another trip)
$40 Classes
- Basic Strokes & Maneuvers
- Basic Rescues
- River Strokes & Maneuvers
- River Rescues
- Kayak Rolling
- Kayak Park ‘N Play
- American Red Cross CPR and First Aid with certification card
Details continue to be added! Check back often or text 713-828-7582. Register and buy your tickets here as soon as possible.