2009 Summer Membership Drive – Grand Prize Winners

October 15, 2009
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And the winners are:

 

River Gypsies Mexico Trip: Samuel Wells of Fountain Hills, AZ

Small World Adventures Ecuador Trip: Helen and Gary Plummer of Salinas, CA

 

Thanks to all our members that joined, renewed or donated during this contest, we really appreciate your support! Of course, thanks to our industry partners who offered up all these great prizes to support our members: River Gypsies, Small World Adventures, Immersion Research, Kayak Session, Keen Footwear, Lunch Video Magazine, Smith Optics and Yakima!

 

Grand Prizes

 

River Gypsies

  • One week creeking clinic in Mexico, Nov 28-Dec 5 or Dec 5-12th
  • Spend an amazing week on the warm blue Class III+ waterfalls of the beautiful Mexican Huasteca
  • Hone your boof and waterfall techniques with the leaders in Creeking instruction
  • Stay at the amazing Huasteca Secreta luxury Eco Resorts, with gourmet food and breathtaking scenery
  • Paddle the latest creek boating designs from Pyranha Kayaks
  • The trip is valued at $1895 and includes all ground transportation, lodging, food, instruction, and boat rental
  • For more information go to www.rivergypsies.com

 

Samuel Wells of Fountain Hills, AZ

 

Small World Adventures

  • 7 days of paddling the world class rivers of Ecuador’s Amazon basin.
  • The winner will get one wonderful week of kayaking in paradise on your choice of Class II through Class V whitewater
  • SWA offers an incredible riverside lodge on the Quijos River with hot showers, home cooked gourmet meals, amazing vistas, and an on site massage therapist
  • SWA has over 60 kayaks including the newest play boats, creek boats, and river runners
  • SWA guides wrote the guidebook to kayaking in Ecuador, so you’ll be paddling with the experts!
  • The trip is valued at $1,595, and is valid anytime during their 2009/2010 season (November through March).
  • For more information check out www.smallworldadventures.com

 

Helen and Gary Plummer of Salinas, CA