Learn from the pros! One- to
five-day
kayak and
canoe clinics.
DEMOFEST - June 20-22, 2008
Check out the 2007 Demofest Clinic Schedule for an example of what Demofest 2008 will offer!
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 fifth annual DemoFest 2008 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 film festival featuring the exploits of Team Z. You may even find a bargain on your favorite boat or piece of equipment. The full line of boats from Wave Sport, Pyranha, Liquidlogic, Jackson Kayak, Necky, Dagger and Esquif will be available for demo as well as Astral PFDs and Werner Paddles.
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 20-22, 2008.
Here's the overall schedule from last year's DemoFest:
| Friday, 6/20 | Event | Location |
| 8:00 - 9:30 AM | Free Continential Breakfast for all participants | Zoar Outdoor - The Outfitters Shop |
| 8:30 - 9:30 AM | Early registration for mini-clinics and demo boats | Zoar Outdoor - The Outfitters Shop |
| 9:30 AM | Registration for mini-clinics and boats for demo moves to DemoFest site | DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area |
| 10:00 - 4:00 PM | Boat Demo Pick up and return | DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area |
| 10:00 - 11:30 AM | -Introduction to Whitewater Paddling -The Balanced Paddler and Edge Control -Improve Your Roll -Introduction to Freestyle |
various |
| 12:00 AM | Picnic lunch for $8.50/p, sign up at morning registration. | DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area |
| 1:00 - 3:30 PM | -Paddle with Team Z -Creek Boat Demos and Skills On The Dryway -Stroke Timing and Efficiency -Freestyling the Dryway |
various |
| Saturday, 6/21 | Event | Location |
| 8:00 - 9:30 AM | Free Continental Breakfast for all participants | Zoar Outdoor - The Outfitters Shop |
| 8:30 - 9:30 AM | Early registration for mini-clinics and demo boats | Zoar Outdoor - The Outfitters Shop |
| 9:30 AM | Registration for mini-clinics and boats for demo moves to DemoFest site | DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area |
| 10:00 - 4:00 PM | Boat Demo Pick up & return | DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area |
| 10:00 - 11:30 AM | -Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking -Balanced Paddler and Edge Control -Improve Your Roll -Transition to a More Agressive Boat -Open Canoeing with Finesse -Paddle with Team Z & Pros |
various |
| 12:00 AM | Picnic lunch for $8.50/p, sign up at morning registration. | DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area |
| 1:00 - 3:30 PM | -Introduction to Freestyle -Paddle with Team Z & Pros -Paddle Like a Girl with Grace and Finesse -Kid's Clinic - Beginner (minimum age -10) -Stroke Timing and Efficiency -Improve Your Roll - Combat Rolling |
various |
| 3:30 - 5:00 PM | Rescue Rodeo - Open to all | DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area |
| 5:30 - 6:30 PM | All-you-can-eat hotdog & hamburger barbecue, $7.50/p | Zoar Outdoor - East Pavilion |
| 6:30 - 9:00 PM | Evening video presentation - Introducing Team Z & LVM Premier | Zoar Outdoor - East Pavilion |
| Sunday, 6/22 | Event | Location |
| 8:00 - 9:30 AM | Free Continental Breakfast for all participants | Zoar Outdoor - The Outfitters Shop |
| 8:30 - 9:30 AM | Registration for mini-clinics and boats for demo | Zoar Outdoor - The Outfitters Shop |
| 9:30 AM | Registration for mini-clinics and boats for demo moves to DemoFest site | DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area |
| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Boat Demo Pick up & return | DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area |
| 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | -Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking -Balanced Paddler and Edge Control -Extreme Race/Wildwater Tips -Paddle with Team Z and the Pros on the Dryway -Stroke Timing and Efficiency -Kids Clinic, Min. age 10 |
various |
| 12:00 AM | Picnic lunch for $8.50/p, sign up at morning registration. | DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area |
| 1:00 PM - 3:30 pm | -Improve Your Roll - Combat Rolling -Open Canoeing with Finesse -Freestyling the Dryway -Parent/Child River Run, Class I-II Experience Required -Introduction to Freestyle -Paddle with Team Z & Pros- Zoar Gap |
various |
| 3:30 - 5:00 PM | Fun Slalom - Open to all | DemoFest site - across from Zoar Gap Picnic area |