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Thanks Larry, There are a lot of different factors to try to calculate before running any big drip. Some relate to body mechanics, others to consequences, others to confidence. For me this pulled together a lot of the things I LOVE about paddling. There is a short write up on our blog about the run ...

In my boat (L'Edge Lite) I just turn around and turn it off. Maybe I have long arms but it isn't a big deal.

j

YUP!

I just took a flat mount... pressed it on, put a security tether to the grab handle and that was it. Will have some footage from that angle up soon.

j

I have used the Jackson mount and it was pretty good. The footage was great... and I didn't feel it was in the way...stayed on while rolling. The one I used was a prototype and after several times of dumping on shore.... the entire tube "camera and all" went flying onto shore! We got the camera back...

Haha... there is a bit more to it than just flop and drop. To answer a few of the previous questions. The waterfall is called la Cascada de Truchas. It is on a section of the Alsaseca River in Veracruz Mexico. I had been thinking of running it for the past 4 years but the water levels were never exa...

We are just putting some feelers out to see if anyone would be interested in a week in Costa Rica that included a 2 day R3-Rec River Rescue Course (with Jim Coffey) a 2 day Wilderness First Aid Course (WIth Eli Helbert) and 2 days of Paddling with Jim and Eli. The week would be Jan. 18 to 25th. We a...

We are excited to launch our new winter paddling website http://www.riversandrainforest.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; highlighting our trips to Costa Rica AND our return to Mexico.

Comments, suggestions are welcomed.

Jim

The ACA is hosting a Swiftwater Recue Conference/Workshop in Dillsboro NC Oct. 25, 26, 27 2013. What impresses me about the the list of noteworthy presenters including: Les Bechdel, Slim Ray, Charlie Wallbridge, Sam Fowlkes, Robin Pope, Mike Mather, Justin Padgett, Ken Kastorff, Erin Peeler, Walter ...

I can make it for Oct. 20... but won't have a boat.

What are the chances of begging, borrowing or renting one in or around Caloma or Sacramento?

Jim

Andrew and Carole Westwood have just confirmed as guest paddlers/instructors in CR with Esprit Dec. 28 to Jan. 4.

Just saying...

jim

Although potentially cost prohibitive... we have seen many paddlers up their game during our trips to Mexico/Costa Rica...Especially when we have guest paddlers such as Eli, Marko, James and Dooley down paddling with us. I think the overall success comes from a variety of conditions mentioned above....

Hey Truckeeboater and other Cali Boaters,

I will be coming out to a conference in Sacramento in early October.

Anyone interested in meeting up for a paddle (or at least a Pizza).

Jim

Thank you very much for the feedback, and particularly for the offer! We are working on posting some "less gnarly" footage and hope that it will draw the attention of those looking for a more moderate adventure. Those that have joined us (either in CR or in Mexico) can certainly vouch for us and our...

Hey IanP,

Dates are every Saturday to Saturday starting Nov. 23 - Feb. 15

Dec. 7-15 is not available as we are running a specialized rescue program call R3-Elite.

Right now all dates are open. We start to consolidate and close dates as of Oct. 1... so any bookings then get priority.

Jim

Hi Riverken, We have a few different options for non paddlers. We have a new program that includes 2 days of paddling instruction (Canoe or Kayak), 2 days rafting (Pacuare River) followed by 2 days with surfing instruction at the beach. For a complete land based program we offer an interpretive rain...