Happy Father's Day to all, especially to those who are actual daddies. Hope everyone is treating a father figure in their life to something special today. We've been treated to a few special things ourselves this weekend.
First, we experienced the largest days of instructional programs in the history of USNWC Instruction. Our instruction staff has been hard at it since March working through instructional philosophies, rethinking their approach to kayaking, boating on their own and teaching a ton. After such a busy day, the staff spent the evening with Fergus in a continuing education class on swift water rescue. Everyone is looking forward to our biggest season yet.
If you haven't heard or read the posts below, our instructor trainer and head instructor, Fergus, was recently out in Colorado. He competed in the Teva Mountain Games Homesteak Race sponsored by Dagger. Having placed 8th after his first run and 12th overall, Fergus made a good showing for the US National Whitewater Center.
Chris Wing has been officially representing World Kayak throughout his time in Colorado but unofficially he has been representing the Center in proud form. His coverage of the Teva Games and participation in the 8-Ball race and freestyle rodeo have been spectacular. This weekend Wing-hole has been at FibArk in Salida. Just this morning, he placed 3rd in the Expert class.
Our own Daniel Stewart placed 1st in the same competition today. Daniel waited until the last minute to make plans to go out west and now he is kicking some behind and taking names.
Jon Angermeier has been picked up by Riot kayaks. Soon you'll see him firing up the Green Narrows in his big Magnum and throwing down at the center in a shiny new Astro.
Our flatwater programs, both guided trips and rentals, have been taking off at astronomical rates. Next weekend is another Microbrew Catawba River Tour which will be sponsored by Highlands Brewing Company. Tickets sold out this weekend. We'll open up more trips as soon as we line up more sponsors.
All of this activity with staff and programs makes me think the summer season is off to a great start. I'll even go so far to say as we are killing it. And in a finer moment I may puff up a little and ask, Who's Your Daddy?
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Welcome to the USNWC PaddleSports blogspot. Everyday something great happens here at this tucked away spot just outside of Charlotte. They said build it and they will come and that is exactly what has happened. The largest artificial whitewater course in the world, a climbing center, challenge course, mountain biking and running trails all sit right at the banks of the Catawba River. It is an outdoor recreation paradise. We wanted to create an avenue to share what happens here on the day to day. Happy faces, new challenges, all the things that go along with taking people outside and finding their inner child. Hope to see you out here soon.