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No Non-motorized boater fees this year in Idaho! Check it out HERE!

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Excellent news for those of us here in Idaho, and anyone planning on visiting the state!

Roger Phillips - rphillips@ idahostatesman.com Edition Date: 07/17/08

Non-motorized boaters will not face a state registration fee this year, according to a task force appointed by Gov. Butch Otter.

Full article HERE!

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I ran across this little gem from Idaho Public TV on Idaho Whitewater. Check it out

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Paddle Strokes, Water Safety, Rolling and Bracing! Instructor- Devon Barker- member of US Kayak Team Dates: August 2- Womens Clinic 5pm to 7:30 pm August 3 Kids Camp

10:30 am to 12:30 pm Introduction to Paddling Strokes andamp; Concepts

1pm to 3pm Rolling and Bracing *Prior paddling experience needed or the Introduction to Paddling Strokes andamp; Concepts

Location- Backwoods Adventures on Payette Lake, North Beach, McCall, ID
Cost- $50 for each session

Instruction will include paddle strokes, water safety, andamp; rolling and bracing technique for beginner to advanced levels. Kayak equipment provided as needed.

Contact Information- 208.634.5750 or 208.469.9067 or
ariana100999@frontiernet.net

Private lessons are available upon request

Come join us next Thursday, July 17th - registration at 5:30pm, BUT BEST TO REGISTER ONLINE HERE. We meet at the Gutter near Horseshoe Bend. If you need directions or have any questions feel free to contact me at gary@worldkayak.com

Lately I have been suffering from IBS - yes, the dreaded Intermittent Boating Syndrome (hey, what were you thinking???). But hopefully that has all come to an end and things will be looking watery for the rest of the summer On Saturday our friend C.J. decided to do a float on the Main for his 15th Birthday and we had 11 boats in our armada. Three young guys that had never been on the river joined us trading between the 2 IKs and Links raft. Also joining us on his cataraft was Shane from Salamander. Then we hit the gutter for surfing and to eat some dogs! What better way to spend your birthday than paddling? Thanks for inviting us along C.J.!

For the past few years IdahoLocal has been putting together some footage from Memorial Day weekend at Lochsa Falls. Always great entertainment! Check it out HERE!

Check out Chris Wings reporting on FIBArk - Chris has been providing some excellent event coverage on WK!

I noticed that 11-year-old Alec from Boise took 1st in the Cadets. Great job Alec - but don’t slack off, your two brothers are going to be nipping at your heels

July 9th (6pm) and 10th - 13th (9am - 6pm) This course is designed for Class III (and up) whitewater kayakers interested in becoming an American Canoe Association certified instructor.
We’re finalizing the roster in the next 24 hours so if you know of folks have them contact us ASAP.

This certification is the standard for either volunteer club leaders or professional canoe/kayak instructors. These 4andraquo; days provide an intensive learning experience to advance your personal paddling skills and techniques, teaching progressions and group awareness.

In this workshop, the Instructor Trainer will demonstrate what to teach and how to teach it. Time is spent in the classroom discussing learning theory, safety, basic river maneuvers, water reading, trip planning, and the kayak roll. You will present at least two subjects, both in the classroom and on the water, as though you were teaching a beginning level course. Through these presentations, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your technical knowledge, leadership skills and personal paddling technique. You will also improve your understanding of the art of paddling through discussions and presentations. Exposure to a wide variety of teaching techniques and approaches should enhance your instruction style.

The Instructor Workshop gives prospective instructors the opportunity to meet ACA requirements for Basic River or Whitewater Certification in a river kayak. Most participants hope to receive whitewater certification and our courses are targeted towards this audience. If you are interested in Basic River certification, you are welcome to take the course and can be certified, but be aware that much time is spent on Class II-III whitewater. Please note that our ACA Instructor Workshop is designed to improve the teaching and leadership skills of already competent paddlers and to determine whether ACA certification is justified.

The workshop involves long hours, both on and off the water. Midway through the course each participant will meet with the instructor trainer and receive an informal evaluation. This is intended to inform you of your progress and target weaknesses to help ensure that you can be certified. At the end of the course, participants who pass will receive certification in either Basic River or Whitewater, depending upon the studentand#39;s teaching and paddling skills. If you receive less than whitewater certification, you have the opportunity to upgrade within one yearand#39;s time by andquot;retestingandquot;. Depending upon the amount of time the retesting requires, a fee may or may not be charged.

See the Word Document HERE (2.5mb)

Go HERE for details