Update – June 29th, 2011

2011 WHITEWATER SUMMER SERIES

The 2011 Whitewater Summer Series began last Sunday with a slalom race at Ottawa’s Pumphouse.  It was a great start to the Summer Series with a strong contingent of Australian and New Zealand paddlers making for a full and very competitive field.

Results can be viewed at:  http://www.ottawariverrunners.com/

The Series continued on Monday with our friends at the Ottawa Kayak School organizing a river run on the Ottawa for our guests from overseas and a freestyle event. The series has shifted MKC where both the Downriver and Slalom take place on Wednesday, June 29.

The series wraps up at the Gull July 1-3 with Boater Cross, the annual Andrew Westlake Memorial Slalom Race and a lower slalom race.  Check the WO website for the schedule of events.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THIS WEEKEND AT THE GULL

We could use any and all volunteers this weekend to help with the Andrew Westlake Race which is being held on Saturday. We can use assistance with safety boats, results, and other official duties.  If interested please email JimTayler prior to Friday, July 1 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

WHITEWATER ONTARIO’S JOHN HASTINGS MAKES FINAL IN TACEN, SLOVENIA

Congratulations to John Hastings of Ottawa on his 8^th place finish at the first World Cup slalom race held last weekend in Tacen, Slovenia.  John was our top Canadian and was one touch away from finishing fifth.  John and the rest of the team head to L’Argentiere La Bessee in France for the next World Cup July 1-3. Results can be found at:

http://www.timing-mojstrana.com/rezultati.php

Summer Series Pumphouse Race participants – June 26, 2011

ADVOCACY NEWS

The Adventura magazine article on river access in Ontario and Quebec has been published and is available for reading on our website. Congratulations to the Advocacy Committee for getting this kind of recognition.

HAPPY CANADA DAY FROM WHITEWATER ONTARIO!