Announcing the 7th Annual Nantahala Open!!

Nantahala River, NC. – 2011 - Endless River Adventures and Team Wave Sport, as well as a myriad of industry sponsors are pleased to announce the 7th annual Nantahala Open. The date of this year’s event is Saturday, April 16th, 2011. The Nantahala Open will again be dedicated to Team River Runner.

The Nantahala Open has gained the reputation as a fun competition; open to all boaters no matter the experience or ability, consisting of categories for every skill level--and the prizes that go along with them! The competition takes place at Nantahala Falls from 10:00AM through 3:00PM. Following the competition Endless River Adventures invites everyone to an Open House After Party and screening of the day’s footage at Endless River Adventures

The best part of the event is the support that manufacturers give to an event that is purely a fun event. This is not a “sponsored” event, the participants are typically Nantahala boaters and those who just enjoy a great day of fun on the river. The support that sponsors have given has always been over and above. The event would not be successful without such support.

The Endless River team will be joined by Nantahala Open veteran Team Wave Sport leader Bryan Kirk and supporting team members. The group will coordinate the event from the launching pad at Nantahala Falls, with video cameras arranged to film event participants. Categories always include such events as Best Freestyle through the Falls, Best Top Hole Move, Most Creative Eddy Catching, Best Self-Rescue, Best Carnage, Cutest Run—and anything that comes to mind as the day unfolds! In addition, there will be industry-wide support for the event in terms of prizes. Industry sponsors make it possible to award great prizes for all categories. Everyone comes out of the Nantahala Open a winner!

GEAR SWAP. A gear swap area will be set up at the ERA outpost on the day of the Open. Participants and non-participants alike will be able to set up their gear and swap with, or sell to fellow paddlers.

April 16th will be here before you know it so start making plans now and help make the fifth annual Nantahala Open an event that reflects what we all do-- have fun on the river!

For updates on event specifics, keep an eye on the Nantahala Open blogsite http://nantahalaopen.blogspot.com/. In addition, ERA’s website, www.endlessriveradventures.com and Team Wave Sport’s website,www.wavesport.com. For more information contact Kelly at 828-488-6199.