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Post by Kathy RiverRun on May 20, 2023 6:28:23 GMT -5
Guess it just wasn't meant to be, Wes. Hope you all have a great weekend! I'm happy here in Fayetteville, with a trip to join on the Upper New on Sunday.
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Post by James Robertson on May 22, 2023 10:26:42 GMT -5
I just wanted to say I had a great time this weekend! Everyone involved was super nice and helpful! the instruction was top notch! for the first time I am feeling a little bit of confidence in my boat. I appreciate Cliff's hospitality! and hope to see you all on the river real soon!
- Young Wes
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Post by Toni Hartley on May 22, 2023 10:30:22 GMT -5
Thank you Wess and Chad for coordinating with the campground and instructors for the classroom setting! I heard a lot of positive feedback around the collaborative efforts in the classroom training and I believe it was kept to under an hour.
Thank you to everyone for helping, to ensure no one went hungry Saturday evening.
A HUGE THANK YOU to Cliff for all his work in preparing and hosting!!!!
I saw each student make great progress throughout the weekend. Everyone should be really proud of this year's clinic!
I had a lot of fun and learned a few things as well!!
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Post by Bill Niemann on May 22, 2023 13:19:51 GMT -5
I second Toni’s message. EVERYONE helped make this happen. To the students, some of whom had zero whitewater experience, who had the guts to give it a try, made the effort to show up and put in the work. And to the instructors who shared their time and expertise. And most of all to the organizers: Wes, Cliff, Toni, Chad and Linda, who put in a TON of time and effort to make the logistics, the money and the food all work. I’m honored to be part of such a giving group. SYOTR!!
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Post by Toni Hartley on May 22, 2023 13:28:34 GMT -5
Great collaboration on and off the water with the instructors as well. Dan took time to help outfit a kayak and Carolyn was a great calming presence on the water! Safety boaters were so helpful in making sure the pods and the group on the river stayed together: Bill, Tim, JIm, Cliff and so fun to see other faces on Sunday (Bob, Chris,April, Jim L, et al). Whether folks were on the water or not, it was an event that I believe everyone was able to enjoy!
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Post by Wes Barthwick on May 22, 2023 21:31:53 GMT -5
Without having people that love this sport and the desire they have to share their knowledge with others, training sessions like this would never happen. I want to thank everyone that was willing to share their time and knowledge with others and keep the sport and the club active and in high regard. It's indeed a blessing to have had so many talented instructors this past weekend. It was them that made it successful. Thank you!
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Post by Cliff Beck on May 23, 2023 14:08:39 GMT -5
What a great weekend! Way to go Wes, Linda, Chad, all of the instructors and safety boaters, all contributors to the potluck, which was great. Most of all, way to go students! I can't remember when I have enjoyed a group so much. See you on the New sometime soon, maybe June 3?
Good too see and work with so many good friends again. Bill, is this the 2nd umbrella that you have donated to the house?
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