Nantahala River, NC. – 2009 -   Endless River Adventures and Team Wave Sport, as well as a myriad of industry sponsors are pleased to announce the 5th annual Nantahala Open, to be held on the Nantahala River on Saturday, April 25th, 2009. This year the Nantahala Open will be dedicated to the  Augusta Chapter of Team River Runner.  A special raffle will be held with proceeds going to the chapter’s equipment fund.

The Nantahala Open has gained the reputation as a fun competition; open to all boaters no matter the experience or ability, consisting of categories for every skill level–and the prizes that go along with them! The competition takes place at Nantahala Falls from 10:00AM through 3:00PM.  Following the competition there will be an after party and screening of the day’s footage at Endless River Adventures.

The Endless River team will be joined by members of Team Wave Sport.  The group will coordinate the event from the launching pad at Nantahala Falls, with video cameras arranged to film event participants.  Categories always include such events as Best Freestyle through the Falls, Best Top Hole Move, Most Creative Eddy Catching, Best Self-Rescue, Best Carnage, Cutest Run—and anything that comes to mind as the day unfolds!  In addition, there will be industry-wide support for the event in terms of prizes.  Industry sponsors make it possible to award great prizes for all categories.  Everyone comes out of the Nantahala Open a winner!

GEAR SWAP. A gear swap area will be set up at the ERA outpost on the day of the Open. Participants and non-participants alike will be able to set up their gear and swap with, or sell to fellow paddlers.

April 25th will be here before you know it so start making plans now and help make the fifth annual Nantahala Open an event that reflects what we all  do– have fun on the river!

For updates on event specifics, keep an eye on the new Nantahala Open blogsite http://nantahalaopen.blogspot.com/. In addition, ERA’s website, www.endlessriveradventures.com and Team Wave Sport’s website,www.doubleyouess.com. For more information contact Juliet at 828-488-6199.

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