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Paddler Clinics for PPWC and American Whitewater in 2008
 To
benefit American Whitewater and our PPWC AW members,
for the third year, we are fortunate to have some of the best paddlers
in the world willing to provide a series of clinics for PPWC members
who are current members of American Whitewater. Don't be left out
of this outstanding opportunity to develop or enhance your skills
with some of the best paddlers in the world and just have fun. Help
us support river stewardship in Colorado and accross the nation,
by joining
American Whitewater today. Some details are pending, so check
back frequently for event updates.
All
river skills, with, Eric
Jackson & Team JK, May 25th, 2008
 EJ,
the current world Freestyle Champion, is considered the most well
known kayaker in the world, and Team
Jackson Kayak includes other world class paddlers such as Clay
Wright, Steven Wright, Jay Kinkaid, Dane and Emily Jackson, and
many others.
 EJ's
river skills provide a foundation that give you the tools to move
from beginner to expert boater. Just be prepared, no matter what
your current skill level, to feel awkward as you learn to improve
the basic strokes and to layer compound strokes on top of boat control
concepts. To maximize your learning experience in the clinic, you
can study EJ's Strokes and Concepts or playboating DVDs available
at at EJ's
website. This clinic will be held at the Pueblo
whitewater park. It will focus on strokes, paddling concepts,
and playboating. Last years
clinic was a great success, and EJ has committed to coming back
again.
Developing
Class 5 and Creeking Skills with LVM
(Date TBA)
 Join
the
world's best creek and expedition boaters for one fantastic day
on the water. Tommy is well known for winning the Green Narrows
race a record five times. John and  Tommy
paddled the Stikine River in British Colombia three times. The last
time as two of four paddlers who did the normal three day run in
one day. Tommy and John were member of the "7 Rivers Expedition"
in 2004, and can be seen regularly in LVM, John took over running
LVM last
year and Tommy has his own "Tommy's Top Ten" feature in
each issue. Be sure to catch John and Tommy hosting the LVM Premier.
This day on the water will help intermediate to advanced paddlers
begin to learn the on-river skills as well as preparation, evaluating
river features, decision support in class 5, and safety considerations,
that prepare you to move towards class 5 water and steep creeks.
These skills will help you become a better boater no matter what
level water you will paddle. Location determined closer to the paddling
date.
  This
is a chance for Class 4 boaters to work with Tommy to learn the
skills to take it to the next level. This trip will build on the
boaters growing Class IV skill set. This one is not for beginners.
Participants need to be comfortable paddling class IV.
Progressing
to Advanced
Playboating Skills (Date TBA)
 With
Katie Selby and Dustin Urban as instructors, you can focus
on your advanced playboating skills. The location is planned
at the South
Main River Park. The clinic will coincide with extended
river flows for July and the addition of the third new feature
of South Main playpark.
 Katie
and Dustin are well known in the kayaking world. Katie and
Dustin held a fantastic playboating
clinic last year. Katie is a member of Team Wavesport.
Both spend much of their time these days involved with the
South Main Traditional Neighborhood development in Buena Vista
on the  river
at the new River Park.
Katie
won the Colorado Cup series of freestyle events in 2004, and
won the inaugural Pine Creek Boater X time trial in 2005.
Dustin is a past winner of the Lyon France big wave contest.
For
more information about the AW Clinics contact:
Greg Horton
For
information about American Whitewater click
here: American
Whitewater
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