Hurricane Season!
As Spring comes to a close in the Southeast, we are all getting ready for the approaching heat and lower river levels. Fortunately we have a multitude of recreational releases scheduled on a variety of dam controlled rivers. All eyes our on the tropics as we enter the hurricane season for 2012. My friends on the coast are not fans, but the mountain paddlers look forward to the rainfall these storms bring.
This is the time of year that The Canoe Guru is most busy. You can find him instructing Wilderness First Aid for WMI of NOLS at Landmark Learning, Western Carolina University, Southern Adventist University, Camp High Rocks and the Arthur Morgan School. The Canoe Guru is also offering canoeing skills clinics privately and for the Smith River Valley Canoe Club. In June, The Canoe Guru will be coaching canoeing in Alaska before returning to the Chattooga to marry Megan Richardson on July 4th.
The Canoe Guru is currently accepting reservations for July and the Fall season. Check his Schedule of Events Page to join an existing class or contact us with a date for your next adventure!
I have traveled and enjoyed numerous winter adventures around the world, but The Canoe Guru's annual pilgramage to Jalcomulco, Mexico for 
Esprit's week of rivers is an amazing adventure you must experience. The lodging, food and logistics Esprit provides makes this a premiere canoeing destination that is both affordable and memorable. Sadly, this area is currently threatened with extinction; the Mexican government is planning to dam the main river and destroy this area forever.
The security issues in Mexico have mostly focused on the border towns and recently high traffic resorts. Esprit offers safe pickup and delivery from the Veracruz airport and you will quickly find yourself in the tranquility of the countryside.
Start planning now to paddle with The Canoe Guru in 2013 for a week of canoeing on the Rio Antigua, Rio Actopan, Rio Barranca Grande, the Tomata section of the Alseseca, Filo/Bobos, or the Big Banana.
Click here for more info or contact info(at)thecanoeguru.com.
American Canoe Association L:1 through L:4 canoe instructors can update their certification for no additional charge during Eli Helbert's Week of Rivers in Mexico, 2013.
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Scott MacGregor, publisher, Canoeroots and Rapid magazines. www.rapidmedia.com
“
THIS IS CANOEING” is a 2-disc celebration of canoeing that debuts in March 2010, showcasing top single-blade paddlers in their pursuit of remote wilderness journeys or challenging white water. Multi-award winning film maker, Justine Curgenven captures the essence of canoeing in 12 short films. From open canoe slalom races to 1,000 mile birchbark expeditions, Justine provides insights into the diversity of the sport and the influential people who tell it’s story. Immerse yourself in this globe-trotting 3 hours of adventure to world class canoeing destinations in Canada, the United States, Scotland & Wales.FEATURING; KEVIN CALLAN – BECKY MASON – PAUL MASON – MARK SCRIVER - ANDREW WESTWOOD - KAREN KNIGHT – BOB FOOTE – RAY GOODWIN - WENDY GRATER - CHRIS COOPER – DAVE ROSSETTER – ELI HELBERT - JOHN ‘KAZ’ KAZIMIERCZYK – HAILEY THOMPSON – CAROLYN PETERSON
The DVD retails for US $29.95 ($32.12 after tax) and includes free shipping. Order your copy today from The Canoe Guru today and receive a free one-year subscription to both Canoe Roots Magazine and Rapid Magazine!
“This is Canoeing is everything that I love about paddling open canoes, it’s the beauty of the outdoors, the thrill of the adventure, the joy of gliding gracefully along on the water and the fun of doing all of those things in the company of good friends. As soon as I’d finished watching it I wanted to load up my canoe, grab my paddle and head out to the nearest water. Everyone who paddles, owns or has even thought about getting in a canoe should watch it.”
Jason Smith – Editor Canoe & Kayak UK Magazine www.canoekayak.co.uk
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The Canoe Guru is thankful for the rain (but ready for more)!
Eli Helbert, aka The Canoe Guru, is psyched about the precipitation! Is there canoeing in your weekend forecast?
Contact me now to improve your skills before your next adventure. click here
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