2015 California 100

The California 100 is an important grass roots paddling race & fundraiser in Northern California. From Redding, CA to Chico, CA racers paddle their sups, surfskis, kayaks, canoes and outriggers downriver, touring the central valley of this gigantic state. In one day they cover 100 miles of class I & II river in the heat, taking between 10 and 20 hours to finish.

2015Matt PalmarielloMay 27, 2015Cal 100, California 100, California, Chico, RFC, Rivers for Change, Sacramento River, reddingComment

California 100 Training Clinic #2

Paddling is so awesome. Today I co-lead the second California 100 Training Clinic of the season with Elaine Baden, a great paddling coach with a ton of experience and comfort on the river. Our styles meshed well with each other and the 14 students and 2 assistants we paddled with. 18 of us put in on the Sacramento River at Posse Grounds in Redding, CA and worked our way downriver, sharing technique and strategy along the way.

2015Matt PalmarielloMarch 9, 2015California 100, Rivers for Change, SUP, Sacramento River, reddingComment

Sacramento River SUP Weekend - Sunday

Sunday I joined up with Jason & Just Kayak More again for another day of Sacramento River Play. We launched as a smaller group of 5 for a downriver paddle stopping at three really fun play spots along the way. Sun was out, sky was blue and we were pumped. The first spot is just downriver from the California 100 startline and the Sundial Bridge.

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