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Werner Paddles Holiday Gift Guide #1

Looking for the perfect gift the the paddler on your list?  In the next few weeks we will be posting about great gifts for your aquaholic. 

For that whitewater paddler, give a gift that gives back by purchasing a one year membership to American Whitewater.  For just $35.00 you will be helping to provide access and protect rivers across the country, plus the recipient gets the AW Magazine and a host of other membership benefits.  A must for every whitewater paddler out there. Giving is simple,  just go the the AW site and fill out a short form. You will feel great about placing paddling under the tree.

Be sure to check back here as we highlight other great gifts for paddlers.

Great Gear...Great Cause

I wanted to alert everyone that Werner's Healthy Waters partner, the Norther Forest Canoe Trail, is hosting a fundrasing auction.   Check out all the great gear, bid on some and benefit the great work that this organization is doing.

Mauli Ola Foundation Creating Stoke for Kids with CF

A Facebook friend sent me information about the Mauli Ola Foundation.  They take kids with cystic fibrosis surfing.  It turns out that the saline in the ocean air has huge benefits and act as a natural therapy for kids suffering from this disorder.  Learn more about their mission and how you can help at their web site.  It does not look like they have a SUP program yet - maybe together we can help.

Mauli Ola Surf Film from Kurtis Glade on Vimeo.

 

Golden Strokes at the Green Race

Well this year's Green Race was all about records.  Records in attendance, participants, men's record, women's record, hand paddlers record and C1 record.  We are proud of not only the champions who were using Werner paddles, but all the racers who came out and laid it all out in front of a crowd 1000 spectators.  Enjoy the short video below from LVM and stay tuned to LVM for more Green Race beta and more action from the event. "

 

Advance Praise for "Sea Kayak With Gordon Brown" DVD

Werner Paddles is proud to be a sponsor of this fine new DVD. Gordon combines cutting edge instruction with a beautiful journey along the Isle of Skye.  But don't just take our word for it, there is a great deal of praise for Gordon Brown's newest DVD. 

"Gordon shows strokes in calm conditions followed by 'oh my god' conditions, displaying the same technique in both" - Justine Curgenven / This Is The Sea

"I sat in front of my TV, in a play boat, and learned more about boat handling skills than I have done over the last 5000 miles" - Patrick Winterton / Extreme Kayaker

"Open your mind to a whole new level of sea kayaking" - seakayakphoto.com

"A new standard for sports technique videos" - Ocean Paddler Magazine

"Absolutely fantastic...a lot less like a textbook and more like a documentary" - paddlinginstructor.com

"Dynamic coaching in inspiring scenery" - Justine Curgenven / This Is The sea

 

Check out the trailer on WernerTV.  Begining December 01, 2009 you will be able to pick up your very own copy direct from the Gordon Brown site, or from your local performance paddlesports store. Check back here for more info about Gordon's bookand DVD. 

Boy Scout Expo Will Turn 100's Onto Kayaking & Canoeing

Werner Team Paddler, Boyd Ruppelt checks in here about an upcoming Boy Scouting event that includes kayaking and canoeing.

This weekend, thousands of scouts are expected to take over Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, TN for the BSA Centennial Expo and a weekend of outdoor activities, exposure to new sports & hobbies, and opportunities to earn new scout badges, most of which are expected to work their way through a Kayaking program at Patriot Lake.  There will be demos and instruction in both touring and whitewater kayaking, including the a Kayak BSA course for the Kayak BSA patch.  Shelby Farms is one of the largest urban parks in the country and is building into a model for "the new urban park" with the goal of being the greatest urban park in the country.  I will be there instructing with Jackson Kayak'sSamantha Brunner, among others.   This will not only be a large event for the Boy Scouts, but also a huge growth opportunity for paddlesports in the southeast.

Peace - Boyd Ruppelt

Thanks to you and Samantha for volunteering your time and energy to get kids involved in paddling.

Werner's Andy Bridge Helps Secure Whitewater Releases on the Sultan

American Whitewater has recently reached an agreement to secure recreational releases on the Sultan River.  There will be four releases each year.  The Sultan is right in the backyard of Werner Paddles manufacturing facility.  All Werner Paddles are handcrafted in Sultan, WA, USA!  Andy Bridge was the key local volunteer on this project.

To learn more about American Whitewater, become a member or learn how you can help their efforts in your local watershed check out their web site.