Announcing Creeking Clinics from the author of North Carolina Rivers and Creeks, Leland Davis. If you mention AW when signing up for a class, AW receives $10!
Proper creekboating technique can make the difference between flopping down the river and styling your lines. In these two day clinics — taught by world-class creekboater and author of North Carolina Rivers and Creeks, Leland Davis — you will begin with detailed instruction on proper line selection and visualization. You will then go over the stroke placement, upper body positioning, torso rotation, and hip action that will make your chosen line a reality. Finally, you will cover the learning techniques for quickest assimilation of these skills into your creek boating aresenal.
To sign-up, please visit:
http://www.nccreeks.com/clinics.html
Here’s how to help American Whitewater:
- If you sign up for a clinic, please put “AW” in the comments box when you are checking out of the web store and AW will receive $10!
- Also, if you pre-order North Carolina Rivers and Creeks, “Playin’ in the Back Yard” Green River video, or “Yoga for Paddlers,” 10% of the profits go to AW to protect your rivers! Plus, if you order a clinic, you will receive free shipping on any book or video order in the web store!
Creeking Clinic Schedule
Intro to Creeking
This course is for solid Class III paddlers with a good roll looking to learn proper creek boating techniques.
Southeast
April 9-10, 2005 — $200
Check-in at 8:00 AM, Location TBD but within two hours of AshevilleMid-Atlantic
April 30-May 1, 2005 — $200
Check-in at 8:00 AM, Location TBD but within two hours of Morgantown
Intermediate/Advanced Creek Boating
This course is for Class IV and V paddlers looking to learn the techniques necessary to take their creek boating to the next level.
Southeast
April 16-17, 2005 — $200
Check-in at 8:00 AM, Location TBD but within two hours of AshevilleMid-Atlantic
May 5-6, 2005 — $200
Check-in at 8:00 AM, Location TBD but within two hours of Morgantown
North Carolina Rivers & Creeks
By Leland Davis
Graphic Arts by Colorado Rivers & Creeks Author Gordon Banks
Coming Spring 2005, NCRC will contain information on 101 runs and playspots from 9 regions, with OVER 200 COLOR PHOTOS! It will be an 8×10 inch sturdily bound book with a heavy duty cover and color glossy pages.
Each region will have detailed scale maps, and each run will have:
Buy now through www.nccreeks.com, you will get the book before it hits the stores in April, plus you’ll be helping to support American Whitewater. For more information, email Leland Davis at info@nccreeks.com• Beta Block – easy to find info on class, length, gradient, drainage area, put in, take out, and gauge info.
• Detailed directions to the put in and take out
• A text description of the character of the river – where you need to scout and where you need to portage
• Stunning color photographs of almost every run!