"ROLL 'EM"

Blazing Paddles!
A Celebration of Paddlesports Around the World

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Friday, April 18, 2008, 7 p.m., at the new Glacier High School Performance Hall. This will be an evening full of high quality films with a common element—having fun on or in the water. Creeking, playboating, freestyle, squirt boating, touring, canoeing, rafting, and even wake skiing; we’ve got it covered in this action packed film festival. From your radical fast-paced whitewater flicks, to invigorating sea kayaking footage, to your informative documentaries, to short laugh-’til-you burst animations, to amazing free-style canoeing, this film festival will take you from the far reaches of the world and back again.

Our local event will feature a select and diverse group of films from the National Paddling Film Festival, which hosted its 25th event this past February.

For 25 years the volunteers of the National Paddling Film Festival in Kentucky have strived to make the audience’s video presentations and viewing experiences the very best possible. The festival continues to be the best and most recognized film competition supporting river conservation in the world. Join Silver Moon Kayak Company on this visual feast of some of the best paddlesports video competition as it travels to Kalispell, Montana as part of the world tour! The films will will cover action, documentary and environmental categories and are sure to get you fired up and anticipating that huge snow melt!

Tickets are $11 in advance and $13 at the door. Tickets are available at Runner Up Sports in Whitefish, BooksWest in downtown Kalispell, or at Silver Moon Kayak Company, 1215 North Somers Road. Many door prizes will be given away, including a brand new whitewater kayak! ($999 value) A portion of the proceeds will go to American Whitewater, a national organization whose mission is to conserve and restore America’s whitewater resources and to enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely. We hope you will join us in this celebration of human powered watercraft. The caliber of these films is fantastic and there will surely be something for everyone. Keep your ears and eyes peeled for more information.

Our Proud Sponsors:

First Annual Used Kayak & Kayaking Gear Swap! Saturday, April 26th, from 9 to 5. Sell your used boats and gear to upgrade, or get started in the sport with great buys.
Extra bonus: All NEW accessories in the store will be 10% off that day only. We are accepting and selling used recreational, touring, sea, whitewater kayaks, and canoes. Also personal gear such as dry tops, wetsuits, spray skirts, helmets, paddles, and PFDs in good condition. Bring your used boats and gear to Silver Moon to be checked in on Thursday, April 24 or Friday, April 25, between the hours of 9-6. Seller will receive 100% store credit for anything that sells. This is a first come, first pick one day sale. ALL UNSOLD ITEMS NEED TO BE PICKED UP BY 7 P.M. ON THE 26TH!!

Tips for getting the most from your gear: Clean the debris from the inside of the cockpit and compartments. Wipe dust off exterior and mud from foot area. Add life to faded plastic with a coat of 303 Aerospace Protectant, available at our store. Wash personal gear so that it looks and smells fresh. Put a fair and reasonable sale price on the items and bring 'em to Silver Moon! Good luck!