NOR'EASTER WHITEWATER SYMPOSIUM
Outdoor New England, NRS, Werner Paddles, Jackson Kayak and Astral
are hosting the second annual Whitewater Symposium in Franklin, NH, home of New
England’s only whitewater park.
The weekend is about bringing the whitewater community
together to learn, grow, connect, and paddle with each other, industry leaders,
and professional athletes.
Emily Jackson
Emily Jackson is a 3x World Champion Freestyle Kayakers, , Finalist at the Extreme Sickline World Championships, and US Slalom Team Paddler. When she's not pushing herself in her kayak she has been a TV Show Host for Great Family Adventure, Philanthropist and Ted Talker. With her husband and two kids in tow, she believes travel and adventure are the best teachers and she homeschools her children across the world. She believes longevity in passions stems from pursuing Fun First and growth secondly. Her Fun First mentality has allowed her to have a long standing career in paddlesports, continue to learn and have lots of incredible friendships made along the way.
Nick Troutman
Nick Troutman is a world champion freestyle kayaker and adventure-driven storyteller who has spent his life chasing whitewater around the globe. From podium finishes, first descents to family river trips, he’s passionate about building a life rooted in adventure, resilience, and time outdoors.Nick has paved the way for the next generation of whitewater athletes to pursue their passions and take it to the next level. He resides in East Tennessee, at the famous ‘Rock Island’ rapids where he will tell you he’s “living the dream”, alongside his wife Emily and two paddling adventure seeking children.
Symposium Count Down!
Nor'easter a whitewater symposium is coming to Franklin NH this April! We will be offering a mix of whitewater seminars geared towards Grab your spot today!
Learn. Paddle. Connect.
Come learn how to fix your gear, adjust your boat, and how
to take care of your body for the upcoming season. Try out the latest and greatest
gear, learn from industry professionals, and get in the water with the pros! We
have an awesome line of up of speakers to share inspiring stories and help you
enhance your skills.
The symposium takes place in downtown Franklin, NH inside our
great pubs, breweries, and spaces. Franklin is the home of the first and only
whitewater park in New England and has become the epicenter of whitewater
community over the last 3 years.
Come to connect, reignite your passion, build relationships,
learn more about the sport you love, and be an active participant in the whitewater
community.
Whitewater Weekend
Swing by the Shop to get your lanyard, raffle tickets, and get the weekend schedule.
3:00-5:30PM Wave/Hole Jame
6:30-9:30PM Evening Social, films, and NRS raffle!
9:20AM- 1:00PM - Seminars with pros and industry leaders! Schedule to be released soon. Expect to learn how to care for your body and gear, hear inspiring stories from the pros, get some sweet technique tips, and make some friends!
2:00-6:00PM ON WATER!!!!!! Paddle with the pros, run the river, play in the wave and hole, PADDLE!
6:30-9:00PM Whitewater Trivia and Pizza Party! Epic Raffle drawing!!!! FUN FUN FUN!
10:00AM-2:00PM Outdoor New England shuttle runs
11:00am-1:30PM Semi-private clinics with the Pros! *Not included in weekend admission. Limited to 5 people per session. Must be booked in advance.
- Women’s Freestyle Clinic with Emily Jackson
- Freestyle Kayak Clinic with Nick Troutman
2:00-3:30PM Fix your Dry Suit Gaskets with ONE experts. *Not included in the weekend admission. Limited to 6 people. Must be booked in advance.
Get your tickets now!
What's included? With your admission ticket, you get access to all events over the weekend to include the Friday Night social at The Waterhorse Pub, NRS raffle on Friday night with prizes worth $100 per prize bag, all seminars and workshops on Saturday, all on-water events on Saturday (and shuttles), Saturday Night party, and Sunday shuttles.
Your $35 admission ticket doubles as a $35 giftcard to be used at Outdoor New England on products (not clinics or trips)!
You will get 1 Epic raffle ticket for Saturday night included in your admission! Additional raffle tickets can be purchased for a chance to win over $5K worth of prizes on Saturday night!
*Not Included in general admission: Food and Beverages are not included. Additional raffle tickets are not included. Clinics with the pros and dry suit workshops on Sunday are not included in general admission but can be added on to keep the good times rolling.
