Mission: CHILE BOUND/Kurt Casey and the Father IN LAW!!! by Billy Harris | Jan 3, 2011 | WhitewaterI got off the phone with Kurt Casey, Kurt runs the website http://riversofchile.com the best Chile based website I know of…. From what I have been told he knows more rivers and had done more first descents there than anyone…. I talked to David Hughes at...
Mission: Sights sounds and Chile. by Billy Harris | Feb 5, 2010 | WhitewaterThe familiar rumble of the van next door reluctantly cranks to life, it’s three on the tree shifter grinds into reverse as it prepares for a day of shuttles.The clouds that have plagued us for the last couple days are starting to wear off.The river that was starting...
MISSION: La Posada, water-fall practice and Pinochet’s legacy. by Billy Harris | Feb 2, 2010 | WhitewaterAfter a massive meal at the Dave’s Base Camp in Pucon, we headed toward the town of Choshuenco. (sounds like co-shwan-co)… Near by is the Baobab hotel that has a waterfall in it and a clean 25 footer near by for us to huck…. The river is followed up by a...
Mission: Chile Huge Experience, no Hablo Espanola by Billy Harris | Jan 27, 2010 | WhitewaterMany people talk of horrible cramped up spaces on planes on long flights. Not me, I got three pimpin seats all to myself and LOVED my flight down to Chile. I snored all the way down all stretched out with 3 pillows. Dave Hughes asked me to chaperone the students,...
Mission: Boating, Teaching and having a good time at it. by Billy Harris | Oct 15, 2009 | WhitewaterI love teaching…. I got 5 girls on the weekend that were all beginners from a local ottawa club…. Here are some photos…. We had a great time. Piano keys, with the dog, carving turns with the ladies all in all it was a blast…. The second day we...
Mission: In my mind, your host. Billy Harris by Billy Harris | Sep 2, 2009 | WhitewaterMission:… In my mind, your host…. Billy HarrisI am in the first heat tomorrow…. 5th paddler…. 200 people to go…. Wow…. Guess its real now, no more training, no more gym no more talk…. Its go time.It’s a strange feeling sitting...
TEAM CANADA PHOTOS by Billy Harris | Aug 31, 2009 | WhitewaterRead the original here TEAM CANADA PHOTOS
#THUN TEAM CANADA we remember FRAZ, THANKS SALUS MARINE WEAR by Billy Harris | Aug 31, 2009 | WhitewaterNot only did Salus come through to outfit our 2007 team but also outfitted the 2009 Canadian Freestyle Team.The Jackets are everything a kayaker could want and more.The comfort has surpassed all other paddling vests making the Jazz the best vests on the river. And...
Mission: #thun/:Thump in the night, a knocked up cat and Swiss training. by Billy Harris | Aug 31, 2009 | WhitewaterMission:… #thun/:Thump in the night, a knocked up cat and Swiss training…. Worlds opening are on today, we all march around town with our flags and outfits on, and it will be fun…. But the wave has everyone on edge, when the wave is there the rides...
Mission: Monkey steals the peach, boats arrive & “German words for 500 Alex.” by Billy Harris | Aug 24, 2009 | WhitewaterMission:… Monkey steals the peach, boats arrive & “German words for 500 Alex.”We have our own language here…. I have tried my very best to get a grip on the German Swiss language…. So when in doubt, guess your way though it and that has been a...
MISSION: Thanks CDB raffle, a kiss off from CREW CLUB by Billy Harris | Aug 22, 2009 | WhitewaterI don’t want anyone to think I am getting soft. Cause I am not. I don’t miss my house, my dog, my family or the people at home who cheer me on but it was pretty darn nice getting support. I got a sweet card from the CREW CLUB, check the photo. Pretty sure,...
SUPERSTAR REVIEW: uncut… billy harris by Billy Harris | Jul 30, 2009 | WhitewaterSUPER STAR REVIEWFor anyone who doesn’t know me I paddle for and am paid by by Jackson kayaks… That being said I don’t get paid enough to say something that is not true what I write is my own thoughts unchecked and as open as I can be.I am 190...
