Sunset Paddle Classic based at Soda Lakes
For those looking to get their white water fix in Friday, we are still hosting the Paddle with the Pros at the Clear Creek Whitewater Park in Golden. This event will be hosted before Friday’s main attraction, the Sunset Paddle Classic at Soda Lakes, and give you a chance to learn from the pros. Come out…
The Sunset SUP Race will be the main event of the evening for the Sunset Paddle Classic. From local pros to 1st timers, the race course will be fun with just enough challenge to keep it entertaining. There will be a 14′, 12’6″ & Open Class with equal prizes for Men and Women. The racers…
All events based at Clear Creek Whitewater Park
The DOWNRIVER SUP RACE has a newer & friendlier course this year. All competitors will start at the sandy beach at the end of the whitewater park and navigate the Class I-II Clear Creek Section and take out at Vanover Park. This will allow for a friendlier and longer course this year! All boards must…
brought to you by Elevation Outdoors Magazine The Elevations Outdoor Magazine Screaming 1/4 Mile Downriver Kayak Race in Clear Creek Canyon is the most difficult event in the 2018 Golden Games. Kayakers will be launched individually in 1 minute intervals, and timed through the section. The paddlers must navigate the Screaming 1/4 Mile Section with…
Come show case your skills at the Golden Game’s SUP Surfing Comp! We will work through heats of SUP surfers in multiple heats, with plenty of opportunities to accrue points as you showcase your skill set of moves on the wave. Pull off you maneuvers cleanly for the maximum amount of points! Exact wave in…
Freestyle Kayaking, commonly referred to as “Rodeo” competitions take place in the whitewater park in a feature known as “Rodeo Hole.” Competitors get 45 seconds to perform as many tricks as they can without getting “flushed” off of the wave. The highest score wins.…
All events based at Clear Creek Whitewater Park
This is a 2 part competition. The first portion is the casting competition. Anglers will have a casting course to navigate with a set time to do it in. We change the course every year and it is always challenging. However, there is 1 constant for the casting competition and that is the distance cast. …
The Boater-X race is a downriver race with multiple boaters in the water at the same time. Once the start judge gives the signal, 3-5 paddlers race at the same time with the goal of getting ahead of the pack in order to cross the finish line. We’ll eliminate 1/2 the competitors each round until we…
brought to you by Active Backer Hands down, the SUP Cross event is the #1 crowd pleaser when it comes to river events. Four SUP athletes charge downstream at the same time, navigating drops and catching gates. Pivot Turns and bracing are a must for the athletes. Don’t be surprised to see the lead…
Test your river rescue and safety skills in a team relay format. Learn and review river safety and perform a z-drag.…
