Greetings Adobe Members!

 

The Adobe Whitewater Club board and membership committee have a number of exciting things in the works including fascinating monthly meeting presentations, pool sessions, and more.  We look forward to sharing this information with you soon. 

 

I’d like to take the opportunity to share some community events of potential interest to our membership, many of which were mentioned at our membership meeting/ learning presentation earlier this week.  Please note that as these are being sponsored by other local organizations in New Mexico, you will need to follow up as indicated if you are interested in participating. Please be sure to follow up as required by the sponsoring organization.

 

Event

Date

Description

How to Follow Up

Whitewater Boat Swap & BBQ

Friday May 16 5pm

Boat Swap at Kokopelli Rafting Adventures

802 Early Street, Santa Fe

Kayak Fishing Tournament

Friday May 16 5pm

City of Elephant Butte Lake State Park Kayak Fishing Tournament

EBKayakT@gmail.com or (575) 744-4892

National River Clean Up

Saturday May 17 8am

Participate in cleaning up the Rio Grande river.

http://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/programs-lessons/open-space/volunteer/national-river-cleanup

Make sure you register for this event at REI Bridge.  http://www.rei.com/event/57124/session/90432  

 

Sandia Paddle Festival at Sandia Lakes

Sunday June 1 at 12pm

Break-out sessions and kayak demos to help you get smart, get wet, and get started kayaking in NM. Topics include: choosing a kayak, kayak fishing, rolling, women on the water, kayaking for families and kids, SUPing, international paddling, kayaking with your dog, and more.  Sponsored by New Mexico Kayak Instruction and Kayak New Mexico 501(c)3.  

http://www.newmexicokayakinstruction.com/sandia-paddle-festival

Volunteer for Adaptive Kayaking

Tuesday May 20 at 3pm and Thursday May 22 at 3pm

Kayak New Mexico 501(c)3 is hosting a series of adaptive kayaking open house nights at Hotel Cascada. Volunteers help the event run smoothly.

 

You must register on the Greater Albuquerque/ Santa Fe Kayak Meet-Up events at meetup.com (free)

Lunch & Social 

Every Wednesday 11am at Hotel Cascada’s Altitudes Sports Bar

Socialize with other paddlers over lunch. This event occurs every Wednesday and is supported by Hotel Cascada, Kayak New Mexico 501(c)3’s first major corporate sponsor for adaptive kayaking programs for kids with disabilities, Healing Veterans, and at-risk youth programs.

You must register on the Greater Albuquerque/ Santa Fe Kayak Meet-Up each week at meetup.com (free)

Discover Paddling at Sandia Lakes Recreation Area

Every Wednesday 5:30pm

Kayaks (all kinds from whitewater to play boating to touring to recreational), Canoes, SUPs, and rafts welcome to paddle.  Kayaks available for rental, advanced reservations required.  Check the meet-up for specific details including pricing and themes for the week.

You must register on the Greater Albuquerque/ Santa Fe Kayak Meet-Up each week at meetup.com (free to register on the site, the event does have a fee)

 

Kind regards and paddle on,

Christine Mollo

President, Adobe Whitewater Club of New Mexico