Riverfest 2018 Schedule

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If you have any questions about the events, contact us by email
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Schedule of Events
Friday, April 20
  • 5–6pm — Rauner Archive Exhibit — Rauner Library
    A public viewing of artifacts and documents from the founding of the Ledyard Canoe Club, including notable expeditions and competitions, curated by Jaime Eeg ’18, Rauner Fellow. 

  • 6–7pm – A talk by James Zug ’91, John Ledyard biographer — Collis 101
    Insight and stories on the life of John Ledyard, by the of author of The Life and Adventures of John Ledyard, the Man who Dreamed of Walking the World.

  • 7:30pm — Conservation on Tap — Sarner Underground
    Featuring a short film by Ben Masters in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, followed by a discussion by the filmmaker himself. 
 
Saturday, April 21
  • 9am — Mascoma Slalom — Mascoma River
    The longest consecutively-run whitewater slalom race in the country. In-person registration begins at 8 AM, race begins at 9 AM. Register here: https://www.ledyardcanoeclub.org/events.html
  • 3–6pm — Dartmouth Explorers Symposium — Dartmouth Hall 105
    Talks by Ledyard alumni of historic river expeditions and racing careers, and a panel on hydropower vs. conservation: Climate Solution and Conservation Challenge. Register here.
  • 9pm-Midnight — Riverfest Party — DOC House
    Enjoy food, beer, live music featuring Ledyard’s own Michael Schedin ’20, and a raffle with fantastic prizes thanks to our sponsors.


 
Sunday, April 22

  • 9am — Wells River Rumble — Wells River
    A mass-start, downriver race on a small, class IV creek in northern Vermont. Register here: https://www.ledyardcanoeclub.org/events.html

  • 2pm — Tour of the Olympic Shed boats — Ledyard Clubhouse 
    Meet us at the Clubhouse by the river to walk through a collection of historic boats the Club has amassed. 

  • 2:45pm — Ledyard Alumni Expeditions Council — Robinson Hall, room 014 (basement)
    An informal panel of alumni talking about their experiences in expedition leadership, diplomacy, sponsorship and fundraising, documentation, and media relations, to inspire future expeditions in the Ledyard Canoe Club.     ​    ​
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