Events
* Denotes an official Rapids Riders event.All other events belong to the listed organization and are posted here for paddlers' convenience
Kettle Fest! AKA Kettle River Paddle Festival
Kettle River Paddle Festival is a classic Midwestern river event!
If you don’t know the kettle river it’s a beautiful class 2-3 run. This is a good event to meet up with old friends or make new ones. Camping is in Sandstone at Robinson park. ”For this event camping is free”
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CanoeU 2024 - Intro Pool Session *
Intro pool session for applicable CanoeU 2023 classes. See the CanoeU description and details page for more info
CanoeU 2024 - Weekend 1 *
Weekend 1 for CanoeU 2024. See CanoeU details and class description page for full info.
CanoeU 2024 - Weekend 2 *
Weekend 2 for CanoeU 2024. See CanoeU details and class description page for full info.
Jim Falls Rec Release
Water is released 10:00am-4:30pm for each day of the recreation release. Please don’t forget to sign in at the put-in!
Jim Falls is a fantastic Class II river to hone basic river skills, practice stern squirts, attainments, etc. Multiple laps possible in a day!
Wausau Rec Release
Paddling is available 10AM-4PM on Sat and Sun. All participants must purchase either a one or two day pass.
Free camping is available Fri and Saturday on site.
This is a superb location to work on basic to advanced river running skills, surfing, and playboating! Also great fun with other paddlers throughout the region! Check the website for lesson availablitliy.
Full details available at Wausau Whitewater.
Wausau Rec Release
Paddling is available 10AM-4PM on Sat and Sun. All participants must purchase either a one or two day pass.
Free camping is available Fri and Saturday on site.
This is a superb location to work on basic to advanced river running skills, surfing, and playboating! Also great fun with other paddlers throughout the region! Check the website for lesson availablitliy.
Full details available at Wausau Whitewater.
Wausau Rec Release
Paddling is available 10AM-4PM on Sat and Sun. All participants must purchase either a one or two day pass.
Free camping is available Fri and Saturday on site.
This is a superb location to work on basic to advanced river running skills, surfing, and playboating! Also great fun with other paddlers throughout the region! Check the website for lesson availablitliy.
Full details available at Wausau Whitewater.
Lower St Louis - Dam Release
Lower St. Louis River Dam Release - target flow of 700 CFS
Class 2-4 Rapids during releases
Great to boat for the rapids, and its scenic beauty.
Jim Falls Rec Release
Water is released 10:00am-4:30pm for each day of the recreation release. Please don’t forget to sign in at the put-in!
Jim Falls is a fantastic Class II river to hone basic river skills, practice stern squirts, attainments, etc. Multiple laps possible in a day!
Lower St Louis - Dam Release
Lower St. Louis River Dam Release - target flow of 700 CFS
Class 2-4 Rapids during releases
Great to boat for the rapids, and its scenic beauty.
Wausau Rec Release
Paddling is available 10AM-4PM on Sat and Sun. All participants must purchase either a one or two day pass.
Free camping is available Fri and Saturday on site.
This is a superb location to work on basic to advanced river running skills, surfing, and playboating! Also great fun with other paddlers throughout the region! Check the website for lesson availablitliy.
Full details available at Wausau Whitewater.
Lower St Louis - Dam Release
Lower St. Louis River Dam Release - target flow of 700 CFS
Class 2-4 Rapids during releases
Great to boat for the rapids, and its scenic beauty.
Jim Falls Rec Release
Water is released 10:00am-4:30pm for each day of the recreation release. Please don’t forget to sign in at the put-in!
Jim Falls is a fantastic Class II river to hone basic river skills, practice stern squirts, attainments, etc. Multiple laps possible in a day!
Lower St Louis - Dam Release
Lower St. Louis River Dam Release - target flow of 700 CFS
Class 2-4 Rapids during releases
Great to boat for the rapids, and its scenic beauty.
Wausau Rec Release
Paddling is available 10AM-4PM on Sat and Sun. All participants must purchase either a one or two day pass.
Free camping is available Fri and Saturday on site.
This is a superb location to work on basic to advanced river running skills, surfing, and playboating! Also great fun with other paddlers throughout the region! Check the website for lesson availablitliy.
Full details available at Wausau Whitewater.
Wausau Rec Release
Paddling is available 10AM-4PM on Sat and Sun. All participants must purchase either a one or two day pass.
Free camping is available Fri and Saturday on site.
This is a superb location to work on basic to advanced river running skills, surfing, and playboating! Also great fun with other paddlers throughout the region! Check the website for lesson availablitliy.
Full details available at Wausau Whitewater.
Open Pool*
NOTE: Pool hours have changed to 6pm to 8pm.
We must be out of the building by 8:30pm
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Canoecopia
Canoecopia is the largest paddlesports consumer event in the world. The Alliant Energy Center Exposition Hall is more than 250,000 square feet, and the main hall contains more than 100,000 square feet of kayaks, canoes, stand up paddleboards, outdoor equipment and clothing, with the best selection of the season, make Canoecopia a "must go" place for gear!
With over 100 presentations and clinics, Canoecopia is also an educational event where you can learn about specific gear for your style of paddling, develop skills to get you where you want to go, and discover some of the many places to paddle, both near and far. If you're interested in experiencing life on the water, Canoecopia is the best place to spend the weekend!
Board Meeting*
Rapids Riders Board Meeting. Open to All
Davanni’s, 1905W Perimeter Dr, Roseville, MN 55113
If you want to be included in the free pizza please email:
kayla.joachim@rapidsriders.org
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Open Pool with ROLL PRACTICE INSTRUCTION*
NOTE: Pool hours have changed to 6pm to 8pm.
We must be out of the building by 8:30pm
Instructors will be available to give instruction on rolling kayaks this evening.
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Open Pool*
NOTE: Pool hours have changed to 6pm to 8pm.
We must be out of the building by 8:30pm
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Open Pool*
NOTE: Pool hours have changed to 6pm to 8pm.
We must be out of the building by 8:30pm
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Open Pool with ROLL PRACTICE INSTRUC*
NOTE: Pool hours have changed to 6pm to 8pm.
We must be out of the building by 8:30pm
Instructors will be available to give instruction on rolling kayaks this evening.
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Board Meeting*
Rapids Riders Board Meeting. Open to All
Davanni’s, 1905W Perimeter Dr, Roseville, MN 55113
If you want to be included in the free pizza please email:
kayla.joachim@rapidsriders.org
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Open Pool*
NOTE: Pool hours have changed to 6pm to 8pm.
We must be out of the building by 8:30pm
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Open Pool with ROLL PRACTICE INSTRUCTION*
NOTE: Pool hours have changed to 6pm to 8pm.
We must be out of the building by 8:30pm
Instructors will be available to give instruction on rolling kayaks this evening.
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
BIPOC Intro Session No Open Pool or Kayak Polo
NOTES:
Pool hours have changed to 6pm to 8pm
We must be out of the building by 8:30pm
Open Pool*
NOTE: Pool hours have changed to 6pm to 8pm.
We must be out of the building by 8:30pm
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Board Meeting*
Rapids Riders Board Meeting. Open to All
Davanni’s, 1905W Perimeter Dr, Roseville, MN 55113
If you want to be included in the free pizza please email:
kayla.joachim@rapidsriders.org
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Open Pool*
NOTE: Pool hours have changed to 6pm to 8pm.
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Open Pool*
NOTE: Pool hours have changed to 6pm to 8pm.
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Open Pool*
NOTE: Pool hours have changed to 6pm to 8pm.
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Open Pool*
NOTE: Pool hours have changed to 6pm to 8pm.
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Holiday Party 2023 *
Rapids Riders Annual Holiday Party at the Walter J. Breckenridge Chapter Izaak Walton League of America historic cabin!
Open to all people interested in whitewater.
From Past Canoe U students to people interested in classes next season
Come hang out and talk boating, trips, and such.
Bring an food item to share and your own beer or drink. (Sharing is optional on your drink)
Look forward to seeing people and hanging out around the fire.
Location: 8816 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444
Time: 6pm or so, till you leave.
Board Meeting*
Rapids Riders Board Meeting. Open to All
Davanni’s, 1905W Perimeter Dr, Roseville, MN 55113
If you want to be included in the free pizza please email:
kayla.joachim@rapidsriders.org
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Open Pool*
NOTE: Pool hours have changed to 6pm to 8pm.
$10 per pool session. For now, we can only accept cash so please plan ahead.
Come work on your rolls, flatwater freestyle, and other boating skills! Informal help is usually available based on volunteers present.
Vermillion River Clean Up
Come join Rapids Riders volunteers for a morning of cleaning up your favorite local Twin Cities Run - The Vermillion! Pizza will be provided for lunch after the clean up is complete.
Dress to get wet and dirty as we pick up trash, debris, bikes, shopping carts, and whatever other random stuff horrible people have thrown into the river over time.
Trash bags will be provided. Bring utility work gloves if you have them.
Wausau Rec Release
Paddling is available 10AM-4PM on Sat and Sun. All participants must purchase either a one or two day pass.
Free camping is available Fri and Saturday on site.
This is a superb location to work on basic to advanced river running skills, surfing, and playboating! Also great fun with other paddlers throughout the region! Check the website for lesson availablitliy.
Full details available at Wausau Whitewater.
Wausau Rec Release
Paddling is available 10AM-4PM on Sat and Sun. All participants must purchase either a one or two day pass.
Free camping is available Fri and Saturday on site.
This is a superb location to work on basic to advanced river running skills, surfing, and playboating! Also great fun with other paddlers throughout the region! Check the website for lesson availablitliy.
Full details available at Wausau Whitewater.
Lower St Louis - Dam Release
Lower St. Louis River Dam Release - target flow of 700 CFS
Class 2-4 Rapids during releases
Great to boat for the rapids, and its scenic beauty.
Jim Falls Rec Release
Water is released 10:00am-4:30pm for each day of the recreation release. Please don’t forget to sign in at the put-in!
Jim Falls is a fantastic Class II river to hone basic river skills, practice stern squirts, attainments, etc. Multiple laps possible in a day!
Lower St Louis - Dam Release
Lower St. Louis River Dam Release - target flow of 700 CFS
Class 2-4 Rapids during releases
Great to boat for the rapids, and its scenic beauty.
Wausau Rec Release
Paddling is available 10AM-4PM on Sat and Sun. All participants must purchase either a one or two day pass.
Free camping is available Fri and Saturday on site.
This is a superb location to work on basic to advanced river running skills, surfing, and playboating! Also great fun with other paddlers throughout the region! Check the website for lesson availablitliy.
Full details available at Wausau Whitewater.
Lower St Louis - Dam Release
Lower St. Louis River Dam Release - target flow of 700 CFS
Class 2-4 Rapids during releases
Great to boat for the rapids, and its scenic beauty.
Jim Falls Rec Release
Water is released 10:00am-4:30pm for each day of the recreation release. Please don’t forget to sign in at the put-in!
Jim Falls is a fantastic Class II river to hone basic river skills, practice stern squirts, attainments, etc. Multiple laps possible in a day!