With more than 30 paddling films short-listed for the World Tour, including the eight festival category winners, audiences can expect to see three hours of leading-edge kayaking, including hairy whitewater action, sea kayaking remote coastlines, monster kayak fishing, bug-infested canoe expeditions, international travel films, environmental documentaries, and hilarious short films capturing the lighter side of the paddling life.

You'll also learn about the big plans for 2010 at Charles River Canoe & Kayak's new Cambridge location, just around the corner in Kendall Square!

All attendees will be eligible to win free gear provided by the event sponsors: