Revving up the River
Posted by Chip Richards in Whitewater on 25. Jan, 2010 | 0 Comments
Richards, 49, and Muller, 38, both Grand Rapids residents and kayaking enthusiasts, are leading the charge to revitalize the river for the benefit of the local economy, environment and their fellow paddlers. “Chip and I are passionate about the idea, but it’s going to take lots of people investing a lot of time,” says Muller. [...]
Please Donate
Posted by Chip Richards in Whitewater on 21. Jan, 2010 | 0 Comments
It seems almost every one in our community is enthusiastic about the idea of returning rapids to the Grand. Rapids will improve our economy, better the water quality, enhance fish populations, provide more diverse outdoor recreation and just plain look better than the existing “Industrial Ditch,” flowing through our otherwise, gorgeous downtown. Over the past [...]
GVSU Sports Marketing Course A Success For GRWW
Posted by Grand Rapids Whitewater in Whitewater on 21. Jan, 2010 | 1 Comment
Seven student teams from Grand Valley State University enrolled in Mr. John Rumery’s Sports Marketing 361 class presented their ideas to Chip Richards and Roger Starring, board members of GRWW, on Dec 16, ‘09. The presentations were the
We Have ‘Killer Dams’ On The Grand
Posted by Chip Richards in Whitewater on 26. Oct, 2009 | 0 Comments
Sunday October 25, two kayakers nearly lost their lives on the Grand River. They were warned of the dangers of the low head dam by the very fishermen that would later save their lives. Watch this video to learn why these hydraulics are so dangerous. By the way, a properly engineered whitewater project would mitigate [...]
Low Head Dam Tragedy On The Grand
Posted by Chip Richards in Lowhead Dam, Safety, Whitewater on 26. Oct, 2009 | 0 Comments
Dam Capsizes Kayakers Downtown
Posted by Chip Richards in Whitewater on 26. Oct, 2009 | 0 Comments
Fox 17 Covers GRWW On The River
Posted by Chip Richards in Whitewater on 05. Oct, 2009 | 0 Comments
41 was the final count. 41 paddlers gathered on the Grand for the 1st Annual Art Prize Paddle. Pretty good turnout considering the short notice and marginal weather. It truly was spectacular to appreciate the art from the river. Thanks to Fox 17 for showing up to help us spread the word about putting rapids [...]
Art Prize Paddle Event
Posted by Chip Richards in Whitewater on 02. Oct, 2009 | 2 Comments
Art Prize Paddle in the Grand. It’s a Nessie Float. This Sunday, paddles wet at 2:00 pm. Be at Ah-Nab-Awen Park early, early to off load your sea, recreational or whitewater kayak, canoe or raft. We’ll watch your stuff while you park your car down river at the Amtrak over flow lot on the SW [...]
Our Art Prize Entry For 2012
Posted by Chip Richards in Whitewater on 24. Sep, 2009 | 0 Comments
WZZM 13 Whitewater Story
Posted by Chip Richards in Whitewater on 19. Sep, 2009 | 0 Comments
