- Adv. Beginner to Intermediate
- 14+
- 1/2 Day
Learn basic whitewater kayak rolling skills under the guidance of ACA-certified instructors!
Quick Details
Time | Event | Location | Info |
8:00AM | ZO Outfitters Shop Opens | Zoar Outdoor | Sales on Hot New Boats & Gear |
9:00AM – 6:00PM | Used Boat Swap | Zoar Outdoor | Used Boat Sale |
9:30AM – 4:00PM | FREE Demo Boats | Dunbar Brook Picnic Area | |
9:30AM – 3:30PM | FREE Dryway Shuttles | Dunbar Brook Picnic Area | Waiver Required |
10:00AM – 12:00PM | Dryway Challenge Course | Dryway | Pre-Registration Required; Entry Fee: $20 |
10:30AM – 4:00PM | FREE Fife Brook Shuttles | Zoar Gap Picnic Boater Parking Area | Waiver Required |
1:30PM – 3:30PM | Fife Brook Challenge Course | Fife Brook | Pre-Registration Required; Entry Fee: $20 |
5:00PM | Awards & Prizes for Challenge Course Participants | Zoar Outdoor | Winners get BIG PRIZES |
6:00PM | Flow Fest Party | Berkshire East | Music, Food, Drinks, & Flow! |
Locations
Flow Fest site is located at the Dunbar Brook Picnic Area. Once there, complete the check-in paperwork for shuttles, boat demos, and on water challenge courses.
The Outfitters Shop is located at Zoar Outdoor 7 Main Street, Charlemont, MA 01339
Prerequisites – The Flow Fest on water challenges are designed for experienced paddlers looking to paddle the newest whitewater kayaks. If you have never been in a whitewater kayak before, you should try one of our 1-, 2-, 3- or 5-day beginner clinics.
Note: The Challenge Courses are NOT guided river runs. There will not be a Zoar Outdoor instructor available to provide guidance or instruction. Judges will only be responsible for judging participants’ execution of the waypoint tasks. Each participant is responsible for their own navigation, choices, and risk management on the river.
This run is appropriate for those interested in beginning to paddle Class IV.
Come to Zoar Outdoor and learn to paddle prior to Flow Fest
At Zoar, our staff makes the difference when it comes to your whitewater kayaking experience. Our friendly, accommodating team is here to answer any questions you might have, so don’t hesitate to give us a call!
The Flow Fest on water challenge courses are designed for experienced paddlers looking to paddle the hottest new whitewater kayaks.
If you’ve never paddled before or have never been in a true whitewater kayak you can sign up for our 2-day beginner kayak courses to try out the sport. Beginner courses typically start on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s throughout the summer.
At Zoar Outdoor, our staff makes the difference when it comes to your whitewater kayaking experience. Our friendly, accommodating team is here to answer any questions you might have, so don’t hesitate to give us a call!
Temperatures can change a lot during a May day and the Deerfield River is always cool, regardless of the time of year or air temperature. When packing your paddling clothes, please plan accordingly and bring clothing layers to accommodate the days fluctuations. Our clinics will run rain or shine.
Wear items such as:
Other items to bring:
Zoar Outdoor will provide:
Flow Fest site at Dunbar Brook Picnic Area:
Zoar Outdoor base only:
If you own your own equipment, we suggest you use it in the clinic to get used to its quirks.