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• Rolling Session

  • When
    20 Nov 2019
  •  
    7:45 PM - 9:45 PM
  • Location
    140 Pavilion Dr, Georgetown, KY

  Come get fitted in your boat, learn to wet exit, bow rescue and (most importantly) to roll your boat. Work on your ambidextrous roll or hand roll. Get prepped for the BWA Spring Clinic. Make friends and have fun. As always we will have exta gear there for you to borrow. Refreshments afterward at a location TBD.
  
  You can pre-register as always by clicking on the "tickets" link or going to the http://www.BluegrassWildwater.org website.

  Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2191438684485494/

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• BWA Rolling Session (Wednesday Nov. 20)

  • When
    20 Nov 2019
  •  
    7:45 PM - 9:45 PM
  • Location
    Gorgetown Pavilion 140 Pavilion Dr. Georgetown, KY
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  2018/2019 BWA Safety Officer & Roll Session Coordinator

  Sarah Leach

  
  

  Learn to wet exit, bow rescue, and roll.  Meet BWA members, learn about upcoming trips and get involved. Ramsey's (on Tates Creek) afterward for pie, beer, river plans and lying session.

  Wash your boats, inside and out, before arrival.

  If you need instruction or to borrow a boat or gear, please email Safety@BluegrassWildwater.org

  To participate as an instructor please email Safety@BluegrassWildwater.org  

  Are you new to pool roll sessions?  Check out some preliminary information here.

  Cost:
  $6 - BWA Adult Members
  $3 - BWA Member child 12-17

  BWA Member child under 12 FREE!

  $12 - Non-member
  $6 - Non-member child

  First time at a rolling session? Pay member rates (first time only).

  
  

  BWA membership $20, family membership $25

  Become a BWA member at http://bwa.shuttlepod.org/ page-392520

  
  

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• Steering Committee Meeting

  • When
    04 Dec 2019
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  The steering committee for the BWA are the board members who are elected annually. They meet once a month to discuss the budget, plan upcoming events, and vote on official business. Any member is welcome to attend, but only steering committee members can vote at these meetings. 

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• Holiday Party! (December Meeting)

  • When
    10 Dec 2019
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Rock House Brewing, 119 Luigart Court, Lexington

  Good food and brews, good friends, good gear!! Come out to the Holiday Party to catch up on what the BWA has been up to this year, get the scoop on upcoming events, and be merry!
  
  Gear raffle from ASTRAL for BWA members only. Anyone can join or renew membership on site. Must be present to win.
  
  More details to come as the event nears.
  
  Non-members are always welcome at BWA events. Meetings are the best place to meet folks who can show you down the river!
  
  Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/715029449002387/

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• Stream Restoration (January Meeting)

  • When
    14 Jan 2020
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Rock House Brewing, 119 Luigart Court, Lexington

  This month's speaker will be Dr. Carmen Agouridis, an Associate Dean for the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment at the University of Kentucky. Her research specializes in stream restoration, conservation, water quality, and watershed science. She uses outdoor learning experiences to enhance environmental and STEM education. And she runs a podcast called KYH2O which covers "all things water in Kentucky." 
  
  More details to be updated as the event draws near. Save the date!

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• Steering Committee Meeting

  • When
    05 Feb 2020
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  The steering committee for the BWA are the board members who are elected annually. They meet once a month to discuss the budget, plan upcoming events, and vote on official business. Any member is welcome to attend, but only steering committee members can vote at these meetings. 

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• History of Whitewater Videography (February Meeting)

  • When
    11 Feb 2020
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Rock House Brewing, 119 Luigart Court, Lexington

  This month's speaker will be our very own Hanley Loller! 
  
  More details to come as the event draws near. Save the date! 

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• National Paddling Film Festival

  • Start
    21 Feb 2020
  • End
    22 Feb 2020
  • Location
    Buffalo Trace Distillery / 113 Great Buffalo Trace, Frankfort

  NPFF includes a silent auction, raffles, awesome guest speakers, a chili cookoff, a paddling race on the Elkhorn, films, and all the beer you can drink! Festival tickets are $30 at the door. Children under 12 free. Advanced tickets on sale now for $25! 
  

  Still seeking film submissions!

  More details at npff.org

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