More dates have just been announced for FREE Riverbugging clinics in Ontario and Quebec this spring.

“RIVERBUGS WILL BE TO RIVERRUNNING WHAT SNOWBOARDS ARE TO ALPINE” says Don Allardice, pioneer and owner of www.riverbug.me. For more info on what this new whitewater sport is all about, and Riverbug photos and video, check out the recent Rapid feature Try Riverbugging at Palmer Fest and video blog Riverbugging Set to Storm Canadian Rivers. 

The new clinic dates, organized by Riverbug importer Trailhead Ottawa, let qualified individuals who work for an outfitter, school, club or retail store that carries Riverbugs to get their Riverbug credentials in just a couple of hours.

“Riverbugs originated in New Zealand in the 1990`s and entered the European market in 2007 with great success. Riverbug.me is bringing them to North America this spring and we're going to do our best to create a lot of excitement about this exciting new sport this spring," says Trailhead Director Wally Schaber.

WHATS HAPPENING

APRIL 15th Inventory arriving at Trailhead
APRIL 24th First public presentation at Trailhead Spring Runoff Festival and the Level 6 Cup
MAY 14-16 Riverbug booth at Montreal Outdoor Show  www.espaces.qc.ca
MAY 20-25 FREE CLINIC and INSTRUCTORS CERTIFICATION WEEK

DON  ALLARDICE, has agreed to come to Canada for a week and teach courses and certify a few instructors. If you`d like to be part of this great opportunity please contact wally@trailhead.ca for a registration form. Space is limited to 10/session.

All courses
We supply: Riverbug/Fins/Propulsion Gloves     
You supply: Helmet,Lifejacket,dry or wetsuit,paddling jacket,booties (rentals available at Trailhead)
Prerequisites: Must be a good swimmer and have some whitewater canoeing or kayaking experience and work/guide for an outfitter, school, club or retail store that carries Riverbugs.
Instructors Certification Course: Must have level 2 whitewater kanoe or kayak certification plus take the free intro course. Cost $50 for certification courses, refundable on the purchase of your first Riverbug.

Course#1...MAY 20th   
Where :Trailhead,Ottawa 1960 Scott St...on the Ottawa River
When : Thursday May 20th  A. 10-12am or B. 1-3pm
FREE but limited to 10 paddlers/session

Course# 2...MAY 21
Where:Madawaska Kanu School www.owl-mkc.ca/mkc Madawaska River,On
When:Friday May 21 A.10-12am  B.1-3pm
FREE but limited to 10 paddlers/session
Overnight accommodation available at MKC thursday or Friday night.E mail Paddle@owl-mkc.ca for rates

Course#3/4/5...MAY 22
Where:Palmerfest,Palmer Rapids,On 
When: May 22  A 10-12am  B 1-3pm and May 23 10-12am
You must register as a participant of the Palmer Festival then sign up for one of these courses. See www.rapidmedia.com/about to register

Course#6...MAY 23
INSTRUCTORS CERTIFICATION DOWNRIVER COURSE
Where: Snake Rapids,Madawaska River,On
When: 1-4pm
Cost $50, refundable on the purchase of your first riverbug.

Course #7..MAY 24
Where: Riviere Petite Nation,Qc www.aquaventure.com
When: 10-12am,May24th
FREE but limited to 10 participants.

Course #8..May 24th
INSTRUCTORS CERTIFICATION DOWNRIVER COURSE
Where:Riviere Petite Nation,Qc   
When : 1-4pm,May 24th
Cost $50, refundable on the purchase of your first riverbug.


There will also be a series of evening courses and day trips run by Trailhead all season. Trailhead will have a fleet of 12 rentals available for events to qualified instructors and organizations.