Upper Wind Whitewater Festival 2014 - Pacific Northwest Whitewater Kayaking and Rafting Competition

This is the edit from footage shot at the 7th year of the Upper Wind Whitewater Festival. The race course section of the Wind River is a roughly 20-30 minute mass start event of adrenaline fueled Class IV - V paddling, and includes rafts as well as kayakers from all over the Pacific Northwest.

This year brought *perfect* river levels, fantastic weather, and a large turnout of competitive whitewater junkies. For complete event details, go to:

http://upperwindfestival.blogspot.com

The Wind River Race kicks off the Western Whitewater Championship Series for the 2014. More information can be had on the WWCS at:

http://wwchampionship.org

SPONSORS:

Current list of sponsors include:

- Next Adventure

http://nextadventure.net/paddling/

- Whitewater Designs

http://www.whitewaterdesigns.com/

- Kershaw Knives

http://www.kershawknives.com/

- Team Quest

http://www.tqfc.com/

- KEEN

http://www.keenfootwear.com/

- Atlas Cider Co.

http://www.atlascider.com

- Ninkasi

http://www.ninkasibrewing.com/

- Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival

http://www.upperclackamasfestival.org

- Kayak Shed

http://www.kayakshed.com

- Oregon Rafting Team

http://www.oregonraftingteam.com

-PNW Kayakers

http://www.pnwkayakers.com

EVENT VOLUNTEERS:

Tim Brink - Race Organizer

Rob Cruser - Safety Coordinator

Mike Moses - Safety

Keith - Safety

Greg Senior - Race Start + Safety

Catherine Locke - Registration

Ryan Cole - Race Timing

Paul Carrico - Timing + Marketing

Janice Keeley - Timing + Scoring

Catherine Locke - Registration

EDITED BY:

Paul Carrico

FOOTAGE BY:

Paul Carrico

James Phillips

Taylor Hazen

Joey Hodgson

Shannon Hodgson

Jon Currier

Sara James

Oregon Rafting Team