Winter Paddling!
Winter is here, but some days we can not tell! In WNC, the temps are bouncing back and forth between 20 and 60 degrees. Dress warmly and enjoy your outing! For a sure thing, consider joining us in Mexico, February 17th for a week of incredible rivers, food and culture with Esprit Adventures.
Have You Planned Your Escape From The Cold?
I love canoeing in the Southeastern US during the winter, but this past year it seemed excessively cold. Check out the 
blog of ages for the story of our first paddle of the year and consider joining The Canoe Guru in Veracruz, Mexico, February 18th to 25th, 2012!
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.
Start planning now to paddle with The Canoe Guru from February 18th to February 25th for a week of canoeing on the Rio Antigua, Rio Actopan, Rio Barranca Grande, the Tomata section of the Alseseca, and/or the Filo/Bobos. Click here for more info or contact info@thecanoeguru.com
To order your copy of "This is Canoeing", please click here: “The best compilation of canoe films of all time. This really is canoeing”
Scott MacGregor, publisher, Canoeroots and Rapid magazines. www.rapidmedia.com
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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
To order your copy of "This is Canoeing", please click here:
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?
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