The Boater Chick Festival is all about giving back. We could not have this festival if it weren't for our many volunteers who make it all possible. So many people come together to give women in whitewater the opportunity to meet, paddle, and hang out with other women. We cannnot thank you all enough for GIVING your time and expertise to this event. Without you this festival would not be possible.
Mary Francis Hasford, Anna Levesque, and all the ladies at Girls at Play. Your instruction, leadership, and donations are what this festival is all about. Thank you so much!
Juliet Kastorff. You have been with BCF since the inception. Your advice, donations and incredible instruction are so very appreciated. Your knowledge of kayaking is unsurpassed and we so appreciate you sharing this knowledge with the women in whitewater. You are the best and we love you so much!
Andria Davis. Your donations and your leadership on the Green narrows trip were outstanding. The ladies love and admire you so very much. Thank you so much for leading BCF's !st ever class V trip down the Green Narrows.
Mary Ann Grell and the ladies of Chota Club. The Cheoah River belongs to you ladies. Thank you so much for supporting BCF from the very beginning, leading trips, and offering rescue. You have all helped grow this festival into what it is today and you are so appreciated.
Casey Jones with Pyranha kayaks. Thank you so much for teaching the ladies how to throw down in their playboats, Casey. Your enthusiasm and skill are addictive and the ladies loved you! thank you so much.
Sam and Boyd Ruppelt. You have both been with this festival since the beginning. You have helped and watched it grow into the awesome festival it is today. Your instruction, safety skills, and knowledge are admired by all of those whose lives you have touched with your love of kayaking. Thank you so much.
Shayne and Candace Day. You two have done so much for this festival. Your beautiful necklaces, outstanding creek boating instruction, your willingness to help at every turm and greatly appreciated. You both are the hardest works at every BCF and we love and respect you so much for that. thank you!
Kat Levitt. The best play boater chick around. Always willing to do everything you can to teach women to becomae better boaters. You are greatly admired and appreciated for you continued devotion since the 1st year of BCF. We are your biggest fans. Thank you so so much!
RIVERBONE!! Music, food, donations, tents, pa systems.. the list goes on and on. You guys are the best thing to ever happen to BCF and we honestly can't thank you enough. We love you! Thank you!!
And a special thanks to all of our trip leaders, river coordinators, instructors, and safety personal. This is the toughest job and hardest to fill. Thank you so much for donating your time. The ladies appreciate it so very much! Big thanks to the people who ran registration, helped out around the festival, took photos, created the web site, and kept Anne off the porch ;)
Wendy Arthur
Mary Francis Hansford
Francheska Thompson
Rick Thompson
Christopher Robinson
Amy Rae Fox
Stacy Durden
Allison Barth
The "V" Club!!
Tonya Chaffin
Laura Dillon
Adrianne Clough
Mary Ann Grell
Nikki Malatin
Hailey Popp
Andria Davis
Terran Viehe
Mike Kennedy
Casey Jones
Juliet Kastorff
Kat Levitt
Shayne Day
Jordan Sherman
Bill Dement
Sam Ruppelt
Boyd Ruppelt
Fern Abrams
Grayson Taff
Lee Thonus
..and many more..
Boater Chick Festival 2014
