Wave Sport Team member Tyler Curtis isn’t waiting around for Spring to get ready for the whitewater season. He sends us the note below.

Question - What are YOU doing to get ready? Drop us a comment.

Waiting for Water

It is the time of year when paddlers are starting to crave the melt and see water flowing in the rivers instead of ice. We are only a short few weeks away from paddle season in Canada and time is never to be wasted. In order to stay mentally sane and keep fit for the paddling season I have been spending a few days shredding the slopes before the snow turns to water!

I know it is not paddling but the fact we can use the snow before it slowly turns to water to give us play in the rivers is actually quite amazing.

Here are a few pics to check out.. guess where they are taken???

- Tyler Curtis

Over at Team Potamac Paddlesports, there’s a great trip report with the new Diesel taking on the snowy Great Falls, and needless to say it was up to the task. Check out their review, and some amazing pics from the trip!

http://potomacpaddlesportsteam.blogspot.com/2009/02/great-falls-on-snowy-day.html

Wave Sport proudly sponsors the National Paddle Film Festival coming this February in Frankfort Kentucky. Be sure to check it out. Awesome images and for a great cause. Details below.

• Event Description

The NPFF is here, and we’ve got a big one for you this year!

For 25 years, the NPFF, along with American Whitewater, has raised thousands of dollars for river conservation efforts. The NPFF is an all-volunteer organization – all money raised goes to organizations such as AW, the Green River Access Fund, West Virginia Rivers Coalition, and many more, and to continuing the Festival for the next year.

For NPFF 2008, we’ve moved to the Clubhouse at the historic Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, KY. With over 5,000 square feet available to us inside, and a full wraparound covered porch, there’s more than ample room. There is also ample parking for Festival attendees.

We’ve got hours and hours of film for you to watch. This year has seen a strong showing in the Accomplished and Professional categories, and, as always, some really good Amateur films.

Last year’s Guest Host John Grace from Lunch Video Magazine will be returning this year for an LVM Premier.

NPFF- National Paddle Film Festival Feb 20th-21st
Place - Buffalo Trace Distillery
1001 Wilkinson Boulevard
Franklin County, Kentucky 40601
Website- http://www.surfky-bwa.org/NPFF/