World Kayak’s “Am I Ready for the Gauley yet?” contest by colinkemp | Aug 14, 2014 | Whitewater | 2 comments For the eighth year running World Kayak wants to help boaters answer this very important question. Pairs of world class guides will once again volunteer their time to help boaters step it up on this amazing river. Each team of guides will work with a group of 5 first timers to ensure that we have the most fun possible on the Gauley. If you are lucky enough to win one of the coveted spots get ready to learn all of the lines and play spots that the Gauley has to offer. Boaters who have never boated a section (Lower or Upper) of the Gauley may apply for one of the spots for our trip on Saturday 9/20/2014. You will simply need to send an email with you paddling resume to colin@worldkayak.com. Please include a list of the runs you have paddled, along with the flow, and some of the more challenging lines you have attempted on those runs. Also include the section of the Gauley that you wish to apply for as well as your phone number. We will give you a shout and talk about your boating and work together to decide if you are ready to give the Gauley a shot. Names of approved applicants will be drawn at random to fill the available slots on 9/10/13, and the winners will be notified immediately. Good luck and we look forward to hearing from you soon. Later ; Colin Team JK 2 Comments Matt Whitmer on August 16, 2014 at 7:05 am This is my first season in a kayak. Having already fell in love with the combination of relaxation and exileration that nature brings to the table while on a whitewater raft, I am excited to learn the necessary skills to enjoy it in a kayak. My experience on the river is on California’s lower Kern river and Colorado’s south forks of the Platte. Reply Clay Wright on August 16, 2014 at 8:35 pm Hey Matt – not sure if this is your application but please send to Colin@jacksonkayak.com. You will need a bit more info like: do you have a bombproof roll? Have you run class 4 rivers, and which ones? etc. Good Luck! Clay Reply Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
Matt Whitmer on August 16, 2014 at 7:05 am This is my first season in a kayak. Having already fell in love with the combination of relaxation and exileration that nature brings to the table while on a whitewater raft, I am excited to learn the necessary skills to enjoy it in a kayak. My experience on the river is on California’s lower Kern river and Colorado’s south forks of the Platte. Reply
Clay Wright on August 16, 2014 at 8:35 pm Hey Matt – not sure if this is your application but please send to Colin@jacksonkayak.com. You will need a bit more info like: do you have a bombproof roll? Have you run class 4 rivers, and which ones? etc. Good Luck! Clay Reply
