Professor Paddle: National Whitewater Symposium and Socials

Message

   9th annual National Whitewater Symposium
1st time in the Pacific Northwest

October 12 - 14

Hosted by Wet Planet Whitewater in Husum, WA
On the beautiful free -flowing White Salmon River

We
 invite all paddle sport enthusiasts to participate in an event that has
 the possibility to make a lasting impression on the Whitewater 
Industry.

This event is the perfect
 opportunity to network with industry folk ~ Shane Benedict, Eric Jackson, Colin Kemp, Sam Drevo, Bob Campbell, Jeroen Playak and more; participate in discussions 
important to the future of the industry; AND join in on some top notch 
workshops to improve YOUR teaching and paddling skills.

Whether 
you are a manufacturer, retailer, kayak school owner or instructor, 
kayak club member or a paddler there are topics for everyone to engage 
in:

*  Communication:  What does the customer want?  Panel Discussion
*  SUP ~ Where it STANDS in your Kayak school/ACA SUP Standards ~ Dan Gavere
*  How to create a kick-ass website with a lower end budget. Websites ~ lay-out, content ~ Greta Rose Zagarino
* 
 Using video analysis to improve your paddling.  There is no better 
feedback then watching yourself.  Learn ways to do this effectively ~ 
Bob Campbell
*  What is the role of professional paddlers & who is paying for them?  Professional Facilitator
*  How men and women learn differently:  understanding this will help us effectively teach our students ~ Roberta Grant
*  River Rescue for paddlers and rescue instructors ~ Abe Hererra
*  SUP basics for flatwater & whitewate ~ Dan Gavere
*  Grants ~ How to find & write a grant to get your message across ~ Jessica Lindley
*  Using the Salom Approach for improving your paddling technique ~ Ken Daugherty
*  ACA Re-cert ~ Bob Campbell
*  And much, much more!

You
 may join the symposium event for one, two or three days . . . please 
see the following link for more information:  
http://worldkayakblogs.com/wwsymposium/  OR call 1-800-306-1673 with any
 questions.  Online registration ends this week. You may sign up 
afterwards, but a late fee will be added.

Symposium Socials & Networking
A great opportunity open for all the paddling community

Friday, October 12
Trout Lake Inn, Trout Lake, WA

Whitewater Symposium Opening Party
Dinner ~ Trout Lakes infamous Taco's
Music ~ The Shed Shakers

6:00 - Midnight
Free to symposium attendees
$15 for non-attendees

Saturday, October 13
Wet Planet Whitewater

Next Adventure Party ~ "Pacific Northwest Style"
Dinner ~ Music by Richard Tillinghast and the OneHum's

6:00 - 11:00 pm
Free to symposium attendees
$10 for non-attendees

Ninkasi Brewing is a proud sponsor of the Whitewater Symposium!