Recreational Releases – 10am to 4pm
A Recreational Release is simply a day when the water flows and any paddler can use the course freely. The cost is a mere $10 plus a current American Canoe Association (ACA) Membership Card (you can purchase a $5 event membership) No one will be allowed to paddle without proof of membership and a completed WKCC Waiver. Or purchase a season pass for all 13 Releases for just $95 plus an ACA membership. Register NOW!

• Equipment Needed: Helmet, Approved life jacket (PFD), and boat flotation bags are required in your boat.  All paddlers are required to follow the buddy system which means that no one should paddle alone.  Each paddler is responsible for their own safety.

Season Pass

Looking to cut to the front of the registration line? Purchase a Season Pass! For just $95 you will pass by all the daily registrants, receive your wrist band, and be able to paddle at all 13 recreational releases ($130 value).

Season Pass

Season's Pass 2010 $95.00 Additional Donation $25.00 Additional Donation $50.00 Additional Donation $100.00

Release Dates
April 24th and 25th, Saturday & Sunday
June 5, Saturday
June 13, Sunday
June 26th and 27th, Saturday & Sunday
July 10th and 11th, Saturday & Sunday
August 7th and 8th, Saturday & Sunday
September 4th and 5th, Saturday and Sunday Labor Day Weekend
Final Flow Celebration: September 18th and 19th, Saturday & Sunday, 10am to 4pm. Celebrate the end of the paddling season at Wausau with us!

• Please Note: Please check this site for updates. Generally, the schedule is set for the season. Though there might be circumstances that result in cancellations or additions, this is highly unusual. For more information contact Ashley Knutson (715-572-6197) or info@wausauwhitewater.org

 

Recreational Release Introduction to Whitewater Paddling Instruction:

Wausau Whitewater will provide a 2-3 hour introduction to whitewater kayaking / canoeing instruction class at recreational releases at Whitewater Park in Wausau.

• To secure the instructor(s) for the basic whitewater class, participants must register in advance by filling out the form to allow our partners at Bear Paw know how many instructors to bring.
• Cost of the class will be $30 plus the $5 ACA fee unless you select ACA membership. See Waiver forms for ACA membership information.
• There will be two classes per day for 6 students per class, both classes will begin with fitting the students for gear and boats and open with time with the instructor on the flat water. The class will then progress to the whitewater course for training in basic whitewater paddling.

• Morning (am) session is from 9am to 12 noon and Afternoon (pm) session is from 1pm to 4pm. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your session. Morning sessions will be filled first and then additional registered participants will be added to the afternoon session.

  • This very popular course series means that sessions fill up quickly so register early for them.
  • E-Mail Ashley Knutson at info@wausauwhitewater.org or call 715-572-6197 to ask if there are openings for the dates you desire.
  • Please include your height and weight on registration forms so appropriate gear and boats can be selected.
  • No refunds within 30 days of the training.

Basic Whitewater Kayak Instruction

Registration only $30.00 Registration + ACA $5 $35.00

American Canoe Association Membership Options

• Join ACA through Wausau Whitewater's Paddle America Club. $30 for individual memberships and $40 for family memberships. Paddler Magazine is just one of the benefits of an ACA membership.
• $25 Student Membership (Must be under 18 or under 23 with a valid student ID)
• ACA Special: $15 introductory membership applies only if you have not used the intro special in 2009. Paddler Magazine is included.
• $5 event membership. (This must be completed for every event.)

 

Registration forms and ACA Waivers & Wausau Waivers
Recreational Release Training Registration (Word) Registration Rec Release PDF	ACA Adult Waiver (pdf) ACA Minor Waiver (pdf) Wausau Whitewater Waiver (pdf) Wausau Whitewater Waiver (Word)

Rec Release Dates April 24 $10.00 April 25 $10.00 June 13 $10.00 June 26 $10.00 June 27 $10.00 July 10 $10.00 July 11 $10.00 August 7 $10.00 August 8 $10.00 September 4 $10.00	Recreational Release Continued September 5th $10.00 September 18th $10.00 September 19th $10.00
ACA Membership Event Membership $5.00 6 Month Introductory Membership $15.00 One Year Student Membership $25.00 One Year Individual Membership $30.00 One Year Family Membership $40.00