- Aprils 1st through May 31st - 850 cfs (24/7, designated for Spawning Sturgeon)
- Summer Release Schedule @ 650 cfs, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Special Thanks to Xcel Energy, NPS & American Whitewater for making these happen!):
- Saturday, July 13th
- Saturday, July 27th
- Saturday, August 10th
- Sunday, August 18th
- Participant Limit: 10
- Cost: $150.00
- Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 31st
- Dates & Locations:
- Wednesday, August 14th - 5 to 9 p.m. - Location to be announced.
- Saturday, August 17th - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Meet @ Old Abe Lake Boat Landing (Jim Falls, WI)
- Sunday, August 18th - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Meet @ Hwy 178 Historical Marker (Jim Falls, WI)
- *Note* Each participant will need to be outfitted for boats & gear prior to the first day of this course on Wednesday, August 14th.
- For more information please email us @ jimfallswhitewater@yahoo.com
2013 Jim Falls Safety Days - Begginer / Intermediate & Advanced Courses
- In 2013, we will host 2 Jim Falls Safety Days (Click to See Outline):
- Saturday, May 25th, 9 am to 4 pm - Beginner / Intermediate Course
- Saturday, August 24th, 9am to 4 pm - Advanced Course
- Participant Limit for each Event: 10
- Cost: $40.00 ACA Members / $60.00 Non-ACA Members (Includes 6 month Introductory Membership)
- Note: This year their will be Pre-registration deadlines, see Outline for details.
- To see footage from previous classes, please visit; Jim Falls Safety Days YouTube Site
- To see Head Camera footage from a previsous course (Thank You Russell S.); http://youtu.be/PCZSV7f4bxQ
- For more information please email us @ jimfallswhitewater@yahoo.com
- Saturday, August 31st
- Flatwater Race Details:
- Registration for Flatwater Race from 8 to 9:30 a.m. by the Classic Car Show
- 10:00 a.m. Start of Flatwater Race
- Flatwater Race is a 5 mile Flat Water Novice Canoe / Kayak Race
- Whitewater Race Details:
- Registration for Whitewater Race from 12 to 1:30 p.m. by the Old Y Bridge (Starting Point for Whitewater Race)
- 2:00 p.m. Start of Race
- Downriver Race is a 1/2 mile Class II & III Whitewater Race
- Rules & Regulations coming soon
- This is a partnership event hosted by Jim Falls Lions Club & Jim Falls Whitewater
- Pre-Registration Deadline August 24th (Both Whitewater & Flatwater)
- $20 / Person, click for Registration Form
- Registration includes; lunch, camping accomodations & more to come soon.
- After the 24th, $25 / Person
Down River Race Results, Video Footage & Pictures (09/01/12)
- Whitewater & Flat Water Race Results
- 2012 Sponsors & Donors
- Midwest Mayhem Video (Special Thanks to Cailen R. for Video / Helmet Camera)
- Video Covering Race: Dan Lea, Maverick Media Radio Eau Claire, WI
- Face Book Page Pictures (Picture are Open to Public, Log In & View)
- Jim Falls is the ideal locaiton for beginner / intermediate boaters to learn the basics & an excellent place for more advanced paddlers to hone in on their skills. What mot people don't know is surrounding the Jim Falls area with in an hour or two drive their are several other locations to Whitewater paddle that can, depending on water levels, challenge the most experienced boaters. Take a look at these clips & see what the Chippewa Valley has to offer:
Whitewater Destinations of the Chippewa Valley;
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