DemoFest - June 25-27, 2010

Try out the latest whitewater kayaks and canoes at DemoFest, Zoar Outdoor’s 3-day whitewater event held every June on the Deerfield River in Massachusetts.

Free instruction from top paddlers, demos of the hottest whitewater boats on the market and hardcore paddling videos - it’s all at the 7th annual DemoFest at Zoar Outdoor. The manufacturers that we represent will provide the latest whitewater kayaks and canoes for you to demo at no charge. Manufacturer representatives, pro paddlers, Team Z and Zoar Outdoor instruction staff will teach free mini clinics.

On Saturday evening, join us for a barbeque and the National Paddling Film Festival Road Show, featuring hours of paddling entertainment on the big screen. You may even find a bargain on your favorite boat or piece of equipment. The full line of boats from Dagger, Esquif, Jackson Kayak, Liquidlogic, Mad River Canoe, Pyranha and Wave Sport will be available for demo as well as paddles from Werner Paddles and AT.

If you are not sure whitewater kayaking is for you, try out our Smart Start - Introduction to Kayaking course in easy to use Sit-on-top kayaks happening Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9 am to 12 noon. For more information, call or go to Smart Start.

If you would like to demo a new kayak or canoe and get some free instruction from some of the best paddlers in the country, mark your calendar for DemoFest- June 25-27, 2010.

Click here for descriptions of mini-clinics

Here's the overall schedule:

Friday, 6/25	Event	Location
8:00 - 9:00 AM	Free Continental Breakfast for all participants	Zoar Outdoor - The Outfitters Shop
8:00 - 8:45 AM	Early registration for mini-clinics. Get first choice of mini-clinics by signing up at Zoar Outdoor. Boat selection is at Zoar Gap. Lunch is optional and is $8.50. All boat demos are first come first served at Zoar Gap.	Zoar Outdoor - The Outfitters Shop
9:15 AM	Registration for mini-clinics and boat demos moves to DemoFest site	DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area
9:15 - 10:00 AM	Change and prep for mini-clinics including boat outfitting and gear selection	DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area
10:00 - 4:00 PM	Boat demos available all day. Mini-clinic registration on a space-available basis. All boat demos are first come first served.	DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area
10:00 - 12 Noon	-Introduction To Whitewater Kayaks - Part One - Introduction to Rolling -Balanced Paddler & Edge Control -Fundamentals of Freestyle	various
12:00 - 1:00 PM	Lunch and socializing. Picnic lunch is available for $8.50/p and should be paid for in advance. We can't take money at the DemoFest site. Purchase lunch at pre-registration or by contacting Zoar Outdoor prior to DemoFest.	DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area
12:30 - 4:00 PM	-Paddle with Team Z and the pros on the Dryway	Dryway - Leaves from Gap site
1:00 - 3:00 PM	- River Rescue Q and A - Paddle with Team Z and the Pros - Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking - Part Two	various
Saturday, 6/26	Event	Location
8:00 - 9:00 AM	Free Continental Breakfast for all participants	Zoar Outdoor - The Outfitters Shop
8:00 - 8:45 AM	Early registration for mini-clinics. Get first choice of mini-clinics by signing up at Zoar Outdoor. Boat selection is at Zoar Gap. Lunch is optional and is $8.50. All boat demos are first come first served at Zoar Gap.	Zoar Outdoor - The Outfitters Shop
9:15 AM	Registration for mini-clinics and boat demos moves to DemoFest site	DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area
9:15 - 10:00 AM	Change and prep for mini-clinics including boat outfitting and gear selection	DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area
10:00 - 4:00 PM	Boat demos available all day. Mini-clinic registration on a space-available basis. All boat demos are first come first served.	DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area
10:00 - 12:00 Noon	-Balanced Paddler and Edge Control Introduction to Rolling -Improve Your Roll - Kayak Camping With Crossover Kayaks -Open Canoeing for Whitewater Kayakers -Stroke Timing and Efficiency - Fun Slalom	various
12:00 - 1:00 PM	Lunch and socializing. Picnic lunch is available for $8.50/p and should be paid for in advance. We can't take money at the DemoFest site. Purchase lunch at pre-registration or by contacting Zoar Outdoor prior to DemoFest.	DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area
12:30 - 4:00 PM	-Paddle with Team Z and the Pros on the Dryway -First Timers on the Dryway	Dryway - leaves from Gap site
1:00 - 3:00 PM	-Paddle Like a Girl with Grace and Finesse - For Men & Women -Why Long Boats Are Back -Fundamentals of Freestyle -Zoar Gap with a Plan -Paddle with Team Z and the Pros -Kid's Clinic - Beginner, min. age 10
5:00 - 6:00 PM	All-you-can-eat hot dog and hamburger barbecue, $8.50/p	Zoar Outdoor - East Pavilion
6:30 - 9:00 PM	National Paddling Film Festival Roadshow	Zoar Outdoor - East Pavilion
Sunday, 6/27	Event	Location
8:00 - 9:00 AM	Free Continental Breakfast for all participants	Zoar Outdoor - The Outfitters Shop
8:00 - 8:45 AM	Early registration for mini-clinics. Get first choice of mini-clinics by signing up at Zoar Outdoor. Boat selection is at Zoar Gap. Lunch is optional and is $8.50. All boat demos are first come first served at Zoar Gap.	Zoar Outdoor - The Outfitters Shop
9:15 AM	Registration for mini-clinics and boat demos moves to DemoFest site	DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area
9:15-10:00 AM	Change prep for mini-clinics including boat outfitting and gear selection	DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Boat demos available all day. Mini-clinic registration on a space-available basis. All boat demos are first come first served.	DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	-Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking - Part One -Girls Only, Because We Rule! -Combat rolling -Smooth Paddling - Using Draw Strokes -Conquer Freestyle Tricks	various
12:00 - 1:00 PM	Lunch and socializing. Picnic lunch is available for $8.50/p and should be paid for in advance. We can't take money at the DemoFest site. Purchase lunch at pre-registration or by contacting Zoar Outdoor prior to DemoFest.	DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area
12:30 - 4:00 PM	-Where Do You Play? - Dryway -Paddle with Team Z and the Pros on the Dryway	Dryway - leaves from Gap site
1:00 - 3:00 PM	-Ducklings - Self Sufficiency -Parent/Child River Run - Experience Required -Zoar Gap With A Plan -Intro To Whitewater Kayaking - Part Two -Paddle with Team Z and the Pros -Stroke Timing and Efficiency - Fun Slalom	various
4:00 - 6:00 PM	Socializing at Zoar Outdoor	Zoar Outdoor

"Once again you all outdid yourselves! I just wanted to thank you all for an outstanding weekend of fun and skil building and the added treat of watching Tino glide around in the Gap. The clinics were great and hanging out with old friends was priceless. Once again the Hummus gets an honorable mention!!"

Jeff