Microbrews Cruise – 2012 Schedule
Event Info:
What: Sunset paddle along the Catawba River followed by a fireside dinner with craft beer tastings.
2012 Schedule:
- May 9 – NoDa Brewery (Charlotte, NC)
- May 23 – Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (Charlotte, NC)
- June 13 – Four Friends Brewing (Charlotte, NC)
- June 27 – Highland Brewing Company (Asheville, NC)
- July 11 – Heist Brewery (Charlotte, NC)
- July 25 – LoneRider Brewing Company (Raleigh, NC)
- Aug. 8 – Birdsong Brewing (Charlotte, NC)
- Aug. 22 – New Belgium Brewing (Fort Collins, CO)
- Sept. 12 – Thomas Creek Brewery (Greenville, SC)
- Sept. 26 – SweetWater Brewing Company (Atlanta, GA)
Participant Schedule:
- Check-in at Kayak Center: 6 p.m.
- Flatwater paddle on the Catawba River: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
- Campfire lit dinner and beer tasting on Hawk Island: 8 – 10 p.m.
Price: $55 per person
Tickets: Available for purchase online
Event Details:
Each cruise begins with a guided flatwater paddle along the Catawba River. As the sun starts to set on the river, you’ll work your way back to the main facility for a specialty, fireside dinner on Hawk Island. Each cruise will feature a different craft brewery and tasting; representatives from the breweries will lead the tastings by highlighting new, seasonal and unique brews.
Used Bike ‘N Boat Sale
Bike -N- Boat Sale Info:
If you’ve been thinking of buying a bike or boat, the USNWC has a great opportunity for you. As we increase and improve our current fleets with new equipment, we release some of our used bikes and boats for you to purchase at a great price.
RECALL UPDATE — April, 25:
SR SUNTOUR along with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall on 2011 Giant Revel bikes with SR Suntour Suspensions. This is the suspension fork on the Revel bikes that were sold at the Spring 2012 and Fall 2011 Used Bike Sale. If you bought a bike at either of those sales, please call the USNWC Trail Center at 704.391.3900 ext. 283. Thank you.
North Carolina Adventure Race – Nov. 5
Event Info:
What: North Carolina Adventure Race Series (NCARS) Race #3 of NCARS Series
Date: Saturday, November 5
Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Race Options:
- 4-Hour Race – $70 per individual/$170 per team
- 8-Hour Race – $90 per individual/$210 per team
Registration: Available online through Sport Often.
Additional Details: Available from NCARS.
Used, Sit-In Flatwater Kayak ‘Garage Sale’ during Uncorked – Aug. 13
As part of the Whitewater River Jam Uncorked on Saturday, August 13, the USNWC will be having a used, sit-in flatwater kayak “garage sale.”
The music and wine tasting will run from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., but the flatwater boats will be on display throughout the day. This is a great opportunity to pick up a quality boat at a very affordable price.
Our “sit-in fleet” of flatwater kayaks see much less usage than our sit-on-top boats; expect to see boats that are a few seasons old, but are still in very good condition. Both single and tandem boats are available. We’ll be selling boats from:
- Dagger
- Liquid Logic
- Wilderness Systems
- Victory
- Perception Prodigy
The used boats will be available and on display at the Kayak Center. For questions please contact the Kayak Center at 704.391.3900 ext. 192.
Great American Backyard Campout – June 25/26
Event Info:
What: Camping on Hawk Island, environmental education and flatwater kayaking
Date: Saturday, June 25 – Sunday, June 26
Ages: 4 and up (each registration must have at least one participant over the age of 18)
Price: Sold Out
Registration: Sold Out