Whitewater Forum: National Whitewater Symposium and Socials

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!