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Kayakers imbue love of water sports into Golden’s annual competition BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
In fair Golden where we lay our scene, where the cowpokes of old once rode bulls for the thrill, so now do today’s playboaters do the same with the racing river. Kayakers from near and far displayed their dedication to their sport during the annual Kayak Rodeo June 26 at the Clear Creek Whitewater Park. The Colorado Whitewater Association and Golden River Sports cohosted the 24th annual event, which had 17 competitors across the juniors, beginner, intermediate and advanced divisions. During the event, the competitors took turns moving in and out of what’s called a playhole, which is a water feature on Clear Creek, to perform technical maneuvers and other tricks. Some moves have obvious names: side-surfing, spinning, and a front loop, which is a front flip with the kayak. SEE KAYAKERS, P4
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Blake Booth, 15, competes in the juniors division at the June 26 Kayak Rodeo at the Clear Creek Whitewater Park. The Colorado Whitewater Association and Golden River Sports hosted 17 participants across four divisions during the 24th annual event. PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN
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