Women’s Paddlefest

Details
Sun, Jun 4, 2023
12:00 am - 2:00 pm
2023-06-04T00:00:00-04:00
2023-06-04T14:00:00-04:00
This event has already occurred.
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA
65.00
Contact
Nantahala Outdoor Center
8338008222
Information

Join a group of like-minded female paddlers for a weekend festival, hosted by inspirational paddler Anna Levesque! This festival is all about fostering community by connecting, sharing, paddling, and supporting each other on the river. Trips will be offered on different rivers and lakes representing a range of skill levels, and are open to all women in all watercraft!

Donations and registration fees benefit the Shannon Christy Memorial Fund, an organization that supports non-profits focused on women’s empowerment, and also benefits the Live Like Maria Fund.

New for 2023! 

Lake Paddle Guided Excursion–  Join professional women instructors for a guided lake excursion paddle with a stand up paddleboard or sit on top kayak, included with the activity! If you’re newer to paddling or not quite ready for whitewater, select a lake paddle and also enjoy the rest of the festivities. 

Paddlefest Scholarship- This year, we are offering scholarships for BIPOC women to attend and stay onsite. See below for details and to apply.

2023 Weekend Schedule

Schedule is subject to change and will be updated here.

 

Paddlefest Scholarship

NOC and Mind Body Paddle want to make a more equitable outdoors for all. We would like to offer scholarships for this event to support a more accessible outdoor community where all are welcome. Three BIPOC women will be chosen to receive the following scholarship:

  • Admission to the weekend of events
  • Event T-shirt
  • Group lake paddle with all equipment provided (if applicable)
  • Saturday Evening Dinner
  • Friday and Saturday Lodging Accommodations in NOC’s Basecamp

Interested participants must apply HERE by May 1, 2023.

If you have any questions, please email them to [email protected]