1. sports
2. canoeing and kayaking

Sandia Paddle & Film Festival
*Transportation not included.
Location:
Sandia Lakes Recreation Area
76 Sandia Lakes Rd
Bernalillo, NM, 87004
See map: Google Maps
Directions:
From Albuquerque or Santa Fe: Take I-25 to Tramway (Hwy 556). Turn West on Tramway, continue to the
round-about. Take Hwy 313 North, approximately 1 mile, past Shady Lakes, to Sandia Lakes Recreation
Area on the left side of the road. From Rio Rancho, or the West side of Albuquerque: Take Alameda to 2nd
Street (Hwy 47), turn North on 2nd Street. Continue on 2nd Street past the merger of 2nd and 4th Street; this
becomes Hwy 556. Continue to the round-about. Take Hwy 313 North, approximately 1 mile, past Shady
Lakes, to Sandia Lakes Recreation Area, on the left side of the road. From Bernalillo: Take Hwy 313 South
approximately 7 miles to Sandia Lakes Recreation Area on the right side of the road.
Start Time:
Sunday, June 14, 2015 - 11:00am - 9:00pm
Welcome to the 2015 Sandia Paddle & Film Festival at Sandia
Lakes!
Sponsored by Garcia Subaru of Albuquerque and New Mexico Kayak Instruction!
100% of proceeds support Kayak New Mexico's Adaptive Kayaking programs for people with
physical or developmental disabilities, or life-threatening medical conditions.
Kayak New Mexico is a tax-exempt 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation.
Sandia Paddle Festival 11-4/Reel Paddling Festival 6– 9
Sandia Prep Auditorium
Doors open@ 5:30
Educational events:
45 minute break-out sessions and kayak demos to help you get smart, get wet and get started kayaking in
New Mexico! 30 minutes between classes gives you time to ask questions and demo boats related to your
topic. Certified Instructors from New Mexico Kayak Instruction and paddle-sports ambassadors from the
Greater Albuquerque / Santa Fe Kayak Meet up group and the Adobe Whitewater Club will cover the
following:
Sandia Paddle & Film Festival
Event Schedule
Station 1
11am Whitewater demos
12pm Whitewater demos
Pros & Cons of Inflatable Kayaks
1pm Whitewater demos
2pm Whitewater demos
Pros & Cons of Inflatable Kayaks
3pm Whitewater demos
On-water test-drive
On-water test-drive
Classroom discussion and kayak demo
On-water test-drive
On-water test-drive
Classroom discussion and kayak demo
On-water test-drive
Station 2
11am Southwest Canoeing QuickStart
12pm SUP & Fishing demos
1pm TBD
2pm SUP & Fishing demos
3pm Southwest Canoeing QuickStart
Classroom & water-based instruction
On-water test-drive
On-water test-drive
On-water test-drive
Classroom & water-based instruction
Station 3
11am Touring demos
On-water test-drive
Women on the Water
Educational discussion
12pm Touring demos
On-water test-drive
Rolling, Rescues & Recoveries
On-water demonstration (volunteers needed)
1pm Touring demos
On-water test-drive
Pros & Cons of Recreational Kayaks Classroom discussion and kayak demo
2pm Touring demos
On-water test-drive
Rolling, Rescues & Recoveries
On-water demonstration (volunteers needed)
3pm Touring demos
On-water test-drive
Pros & Cons of Recreational Kayaks Classroom discussion and kayak demo
Sandia Paddle & Film Festival
Station 4
11am Choosing a Kayak that's Right for You!
12pm Kayaking for Families & Kids - a progression for learning and having
fun!
1pm Choosing a Kayak that's Right for You!
2pm
3pm
Kayaking for Families & Kids - a progression for learning and having
fun!
Choosing a Kayak that's Right for You!
Classroom discussion and kayak
demo
Classroom discussion and kayak
demo
Classroom discussion and kayak
demo
Station 5
11am The One Kayak that Does it All!
Classroom discussion and
kayak demo
12pm Kayaking K-9s - Tips and Tricks for Taking your Best Friend Educational discussion
out on the water!
1pm The One Kayak that Does it All!
Classroom discussion and
kayak demo
2pm International Paddling - a Wanderer's guide to good deals and Educational discussion
great destinations
3pm The One Kayak that Does it All!
Classroom discussion and
kayak demo
Station 6
12;30 Walk on Water - a Beginner's Guide to Stand-up Paddling
1:45 Kayak Fishing - an Angler's Secret Weapon
3:00 Walk on Water - a Beginner's Guide to Stand-up Paddling
4:15 Kayak Fishing - an Angler's Secret Weapon
Classroom discussion and SUP
demo
Classroom discussion and
kayak demo
Classroom discussion and SUP
demo
Classroom discussion and
kayak demo
*(Note: this schedule is tentative and may be revised over time as we add new clinics and partners
to the event)