Kalamalka Classic Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) Festival
Kalavida Surf Shop
August 22-25, 2019
Kalamalka Lake, Coldstream, BC
We’re getting ready to celebrate 10 amazing years of SUP on Kalamalka Lake. The 10th Annual Kalamalka Classic SUP Festival runs August 22-25, 2019 and will also include a retro SUP Museum display, Hall of Fame and more.
The events include the scenic 10-mile Kalamalka Crossing, Wikiholo (Short Sprint Course), Keikiholo (Kids Race) and the Rail Trail Recreational SUP Challenge. It’s the kind of event that combines competitive spirit with the laid-back vibe of the Okanagan. Some events are just for beginners and intermediate paddlers while others will challenge even the fittest of athletes. Bring the kids! – there’s plenty of fun for them too.
Schedule
SAFETY NOTICE (as per Transport Canada and Kalamalka Classic SUP Festival). All athletes MUST:
- Wear a Canadian Coast Guard Approved PFD equipped with a Whistle or Attach a PFD to the board with a Whistle.
- Wear a Leash. Required for the Kalamalka Crossing. Recommended for the Rail Trail Recreational Race. (No refunds will be provided to any athletes choosing NOT to wear a leash) Let’s be safe out there.
- Due to safety concerns, animals or children are not allowed on the board with any person. This places unnecessary strain on our safety measures.
- We will have boat support with communication to event site and staff
- All registered paddlers 14 and Under years of age must have a capable parent paddling with them across the lake. * We reserve the right to refuse registrations and the final decision will be made by the Race Director.
Saturday Events: All events are staged on the West side of Kalamalka Beach
Parking: At the Kalamalka Lake Beach Parking Lot (no parking at The Rail Trail Cafe or Kalavida parking lot)
Sunday – Logistics: We are not permitted to park in the main lot for the Oyama General Store. Please arrive early and find alternate parking.
Shuttle to Oyama: For those who are here to do their first Kalamalka Crossing, this will help you get familiarized with logistics for the Crossing. We can help shuttle to Oyama. We won’t have an Oyama-to-Vernon shuttle.
- If you require a shuttle for your board – Please drop off at Kalavida between 6:00-7:30am. Do it early to guarantee you get it on time.
- If you require a shuttle for your board and body – Please drop off at Kalavida between 6:00-7:30am. Do it early to guarantee you get there on time.
- Parking – There is NO BEACH Parking in the Kalavida/Kal Lake Store Parking Lot. Please park at Kalamalka Lake Beach Parking Lot (off Husband Road)
Parking in Oyama: We are not permitted to park in the main lot for the Oyama General Store. Please arrive early and find alternate parking.
Extra Washrooms: We will have two extra Porto-Poopies this year located right next to the Oyama Store.
2019 KALAMALKA CLASSIC – TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
NEW! No Registration available for the Kalamalka Crossing on Sunday, August 25
Friday, August 23 – SPKL Spirit Paddle
- 10:00am Shop Open
- 12:00pm-7:00pm Registration / Check-in / High Fives & Handshakes At Kalavida
- 5:00pm Spirit Paddle (Open to all human-powered watercraft). Hosted by the Society for the Protection of Kalamalka Lake
- Gather at 5pm
- On the water at 6pm
- Free by Donation to SPKL
Saturday, August 24 – 10th Annual Kalamalka Classic
- 6:30-7:30am Late Registration & Check in. No later than 7:30am.
- 10:00am Rail Trail Recreational SUP Challenge (for the whole family!)
- 12:00pm Kieki Holo Kids Mini Clinic & Paddleboard Race
- 2:00pm Wikiholo Short Course Showdown (Heats & Finals)Competitive, Open/Rec, Junior
- 5:30pm Dinner, Awards and music at the Rail Trail Cafe / Kalavida
Sunday, August 25 – 10th Annual Kalamalka Crossing
- 6:30am-Breakfast wraps, snacks and Coffees available at The Rail Trail Cafe’Rail Trail Cafe’
- 6:30-7:30am NEW! No Registration on Sunday At Wood Lake Beach in Oyama
- 8:00am Pre-Race Meeting & Opening Celebration at Start line in Oyama (Wood Lake Beach) *All athletes must attend*Mandatory for all paddlers
- 8:30am Start for all 12’ & Under Roots-Surfboard, Junior & Prone
- 9:00am Start for Open Classes 12’6 & 14’ Women@9:00am/Men @9:15am
- 10:00am Start for King & Queen (Competitive)Women @9:30am/Men @9:40am
- 1:00pm Kalamalka Crossing Awards and Crowning of King and Queen of Kalamalka
Need a Lift to Oyama for the Crossing?
- 6:00-7:45am Shuttle Service from shop available between 6:00-7:45am No need to register, just show up.
- Last shuttle leaves at 7:45am