We are excited to announce our 1st Annual Fundraising Celebration hosted by California Watersport Collective, commemorating a decade of dedication to supporting diversity, inclusion and access to our waterways.
The Celebration hosts a day of whitewater kayaking clinics taught by Professional Kayakers on the South Fork American River in Lotus, California. After an amazing day on the water, join us for an evening of live music at Trouble Makers Beer Garden. There is an online auction and raffle with a host of great items. All proceeds from the event go directly to support Riverbound.
Online auction begins on June 26, 2025 - Get ready to place your bids!
Riverbound is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and all donations are tax deductible.
Schedule of Events | July 12, 2025
8:00 am - 3:00 pm - Whitewater Kayak Clinics on the South Fork American (prior registration required see links below)
4:00 pm - Yoga with Allie Ace - Stretch those paddling muscles and restore for the evening’s dance party
4:30 pm - Raffle tickets go on sale
6:30 pm - Live music and dancing begins at Trouble Makers Beer Garden
8:00 pm - Auction closes
9:00 pm - Raffle and auction winners announced
Whitewater Kayak Clinics - July 12, 2025
Proceeds from the following clinics go directly to support Riverbound.
Play the River: Level Up Your Surfing and Master the Stern Squirt with Dave Fusilli
Level up your surfing and master the stern squirt out on everybody's favorite backyard run -- Chile Bar on the South Fork American. Time to get vertical, inverted and just play your way down the river. This clinic focuses on catching and surfing waves in control, as well as downriver play like stern squirts, kickflips and rock splats. This clinic is suitable for kayakers paddling Class III or higher with a reliable combat roll.
Boof & Beyond: Tackling Challenges with Precision with Ava Christensen & Max Blackburn
Join professional kayakers, Ava Christensen and Max Blackburn, and learn how to tackle challenges with precision. Ava and Max are masters on the boof and precision technique and each has their unique style of coaching that will speak to different paddlers. A large portion of this clinic will be on the rapid, Trouble Maker. You'll have the opportunity to practice your timing and strokes working your way down the Chile Bar section.
Proficiency & Power: Fine Tuning Your Efficiency with Natalie Kramer Anderson
Learn how to become more efficient in your paddling by fine tuning your posture, paddle strokes and engagement. This clinic is held on the Coloma to Greenwood section of the South Fork American. This clinic is suitable for kayakers paddling Class II or higher.
Line Explorers: New Moves on Your Home Run with Carson Lindsay
Learn new moves on your home run - the Chile Bar section of the South Fork American River. You'll have the opportunity to learn cool, new moves, catch different and challenging eddies and freshen up your style on the SFA. This clinic is suitable for kayakers paddling Class III or higher with a reliable combat roll.
Playful Paddling: Intro to Surfing, Stern Squirts and More with Johnny Chase
Have even more fun on the river! Learn how to surf with style and try out moves like the stern squirt and more. Playing on the river is a great way to improve your paddling, your roll and confidence. This clinic is held on the Coloma to Greenwood section of the South Fork American and is suitable for kayakers that are paddling Class II or higher.
