Why attend the WWS? ~ Quote of the week by Jerry McAward
“A Whitewater Meeting of the Minds” ~ this was the slogan on the original Whitewater Symposium T-Shirt – and that says a lot. The Whitewater Symposium is a stage where every type can be a participating character. Non-professional, intermediate and advanced whitewater kayakers can learn a lot from the top names in the sport. Just as importantly – the top people in the...
Read MoreWelcome Dan Gavere to the Presenters list for 2012
One of the top SUP boarders in the world, Dan Gavere, presenting at the 2012 Whitewater Symposium. Whatever sport Dan decides to take up he excels and surpasses most, if not all, and has fun doing it. Dan started kayaking when he was 7 years old. He had no idea that he would become the first to ever make kayaking an actual ‘career’. After breaking his back and getting sick of waiting in...
Read MoreUpcoming Symposium Planning Underway
Preparations for the 2012 Whitewater Symposium in White Salmon, WA October 12-14 have launched in earnest and the program is emerging with a host of interesting sessions and presenters. If you have any ideas/suggestions on discussion topics/panel discussions/presentations/topic ideas/on-water clinics/ etc., contact heather@wetplanetwhitewater.com …. otherwise, stay tuned for specific...
Read More2012 Symposium coming to Pacific Northwest
Wet Planet Whitewater Center will be the host for the 2012 Symposium in the Pacific Northwest next fall. The event will be held in White Salmon, Washington in the Columbia River Gorge (less than an hour from Portland, Oregon) on the White Salmon River October 12th thru 14th, 2012. Planning is already underway, with some exciting new ideas emerging. Mark your calendars and save the date, as you...
Read MoreRock Island Symposium Offered Rich Discussion, Fun Paddling, & Amazing Hospitality
If measuring by the quality of the sessions and feedback from those who participated, the 2011 Whitewater Symposium in Rock Island Tennessee was a splashing success story. The compelling discussion that emerged from a number of poignant presentations capped a fully engaging three days of exchanging ideas about the future of the whitewater industry both on and off the water. Many thanks again to...
Read MorePower Panel to Launch Symposium Program
Kicking off the Symposium on Wed Oct 12 will be a keynote luncheon and panel discussion on the “Directions of Whitewater”. You’ll want to be in the room with this all-star panel and their insider perspectives on the current state of riversport, as well as outlooks for the future. Panelists include International Canoe Federation Freestyle Committee Chair Lluis Rabaneda, USA Canoe...
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