Swiftwater Rescue with Send It, Whitewater

Why take a Swiftwater Rescue Course with Send It,Whitewater?

Because we live this stuff.  

Whether it be volunteering at the community canoe and kayak races as a safety boat, or protecting the pit at pro-events like the New Haven race we live whitewater.  We are certified American Canoe Association (ACA) Swiftwater Rescue Instructors, but we don’t stop there.

The techniques you learn with us are based on real life experience, traveling the world in search of new rivers, and training with some of the best.  We use what we teach, and it’s proven.

Accidents happen quickly in whitewater, and sometimes life and death can be counted in mere seconds.  Training with SIW will give you the tools to respond quickly, using your judgment and skill to prevent accidents and save lives.

Check out JCass performing a live bait rescue at the New Haven Ledges Races in VT a couple of weeks ago here:

Swiftwater Rescue Courses with SIW are:

·         Fun

·         Experiential (live practice, proven techniques)

·         Accredited by the American Canoe Association

·         Taught by practicing professionals

·         Run all season long

·         Small and personalized

 

 -         Discounted rates for Registered Maine Whitewater Guides and other Industry Professionals

No matter what course you decide to take with us, you will be ready for your next river adventure.

SYOTR

JCass and Taylor

*PS thanks to Alan Schmidt for your help in rescuing me on the New Haven the day before.  Can’t thank you enough!

 

Whitewater Kayak Instruction, Recue Training, and Adventures on the Rivers and Creeks of Maine and Afar

As my last post suggested, we have been working hard on a whitewater kayaking, swiftwater rescue and expedtion service for the past year or so.  Today we offer you Send It, Whitewater. 

www.senditwhitewater.com

Send It, Whitewater was born out of the need to provide rescue training and whitewater kayak instruction beyond the introductory level.  With so many excellent beginner level whitewater courses in Maine and around the world, we did not want to repeat a service.  However, we noticed that when people really wanted the formal training and opportunity to reach their greatest whitewater aspirations, it was not always immediately possible to find it. 

After years of travelling the world, seeking out adventures, and being mentored and supported by an amazing network of kayakers we want to share that same experience with you.  Whitewater kayaking has moved light years ahead in the past decade, in all of its discplines.  This means that it is more fun, safe, and tangible for everyone -especially for those wishing to move into advanced and or expeditionary territory.



Scouting: Photo Courtesy of Andrew Whal and Dannielle Fidelia-Smith

Core to our belief is that the whitewater community, especially in Maine, is a wonderful place for all level of kayakers.  Send It, Whitewater not only runs the typical dam released rivers like the Kennebec and West Branch of the Penobscot,  we also teach and guide on natural flowing rivers and creeks.


Running Rivers with Style and Confidence is at the heart of Send It, WW.
 Photo by Danielle Fidelia-Smith and Andrew Whal

Weather it be a fun class II, to hair raising class V, we can make it happen.  So, if you are looking to achieve your wildest whitewater kayak dream in river running, creeking, and expeditions please contact us info@senditwhitewater.com and look over our webpage.

Here's a brief summary of some of our offerings:

• Novice through Advanced River Running Clinics
• Creek Boating Clinicis
• Advanced Switwater Rescue Instruction (ACA certified)
• Expedtions on Maine's overnight whitewater rivers and afar
• Guiding Services and Custom Programming
• Institutional Trainings
• Demo's and Tests of LiquidLogic Creekers and River Runners
• Your Whitewater Dream

Please contact us at info@senditwhitewater.com, or call (207) 370-4399 for questions and bookings

We look forward to hearing from you, and our next whitewater adventure together.

From your friends
-jcass, Taylor Walker and the Send It, Family

Send It, Community. Photo by Chuck Mathieu



Don't forget about the Send It, Whitewater Racing Series either, we have a great format for this upcomng season and look forward to hositng these competitive community based events.



Send It, Whitewater Racing Series

More Info Here: http://www.senditwhitewater.com/races/

Sending into 2013

Happy New Year Everyone!  2012 was great on so many levels.  We got to attend several amazing Riverfests and community events.  The races were also a highlight, showcasing that New England boaters are dedicated and supportive.  New rivers and old, refelctions, and learning have filled our goals for 2013.  The future is wide open.


Westbrook Winter West Fest.  First Day paddling, January 5th 2013. photo: jcass

















Here's a not so detailed short list of things to come...

• Whitewater Safety and Rescue Courses/ Guiding/Instruction and Adventures

There have been many incredible resources in video and media documenting instructional techniques, swiftwater rescue, and styles and attidutde.  Instead of focusing our efforts on making media productions, we want to directly connect with the community.  We are plugged into the whitewater kayaking world with our heart and souls, and want to share this knowledge with YOU.
details to follow...

• Races

We've allready started our planning for the 2013 race season.  Expect more formats, and harder competition.  Expect the same great community spirit!

• Expedition

I've been really excited to get another expedtion in, and am hoping to make a trip to Quebec, and then to the Magpie.  Keeping my fingers crossed!

• Local and Preseason Training

I live next to a handful of fun class II-III and IV rivers, and have neglected the river 5 minutes from my driveway.  I'll be paddling it as much as possible for training and fun before and after work on these rivers so close to home. For pre-season I plan a serious regimen of free-heel skiing at Sugarloaf, lifting some weights and going to some pool sessions.  Yoga too, Gotta stretch!

...here's jcass's highlights form 2012!

• Exploration

Hitting up old rivers and new, unrun and run.  PFD's are all good!  Want to do more Maine overnighters too, like the E. Branch of the Penobscot and some others.

• Go GREEN!

Bike shuttle as much as possible and when/where ever reasonable! Organize a river clean-up.  Make littel changes wherever possible to improve our natural world!

• Not Swim

Just one year not swimming, we'll see how it goes :)

• Grow

nuff said.


Thanks to the companies that have provided pro-deal and or excpetional serivce/ sponsorship/ help the last year: Werner, Snapdragon, Maine Kayak, Rafting Randy's, Bangor Ski Rack, Immersion Research, Get Outdoors, Astral Buoyancy, New England Outdoor Center, The Marchall's, Florida Power and Light, Brookfield Renewable Energy, Maine River Life, The American Canoe Association, American Whitewater, Salamander, No Umbrella and the Maine Outdoor Film Festival, No Limits Custom Ink LLC. Thanks to our dogs, friends and families, we love you!

From Send It Maine,
jcass


 

Tallulah River Report

Over Thanksgiving I had the joy of paddling the Tallulah River IV(V) in Clayton, GA with my close friend John Wallace (aka Johnny Pancakes).  The run is quite possibly one of my favorite class IV runs in the country, with just enough easy class V's to keep it interesting.  Set in a deep gorge, crystal blue waters fllow over giant slides, boofs, and unique rapids.  A must for any dedicated sender!

Through seredipity, we ran into our good friends and Granite State paddlers Jake and Matt Risch (see their interview about whitewater leadership here:Whitewater Leadership) and did a little hanging out on the river.

Thanks John for having me come down to visit!  Hope you all enjoy the little video guide.

PS Stoked for the Whitewater Grand Prix coverage!  Enjoy our videos in between.

See you on the river (or mountain!)

Send It, Memoirs

I had fun and was challenged by this most recent edit. 20 people took the survey about video design and the majority chose an "all rivers all the sending" theme to be set to "folk rock". To be honest this was the combination I feared the most. In so many videos editing just shows the sendy lines, but sending includes everything: scouting, bad weather, foggy lenses, great frienships, and watching others. With the music chosen, the clips came togther just like memories.... a little foggy, but true to what river running and creeking are all about, the send. For inspiration I looked to local kayakers and thier videos, though not so steeped in the gnar, definately steeped in stoke.

Thank you for the challenge, and the opportunity to share some memories of this past season. We are Looking forward to the 2013 season, and we're sitting on a ton of footage for later. Hope you're enjoying the winter. Keep sending.

Happy Thanksgiving Senders!

Chriss Hull on a secret creek, First D. photo: Josh Geib

Here in Send It, Maine we're thankful for many things.  We're thankful for our rivers, family, friendship, and community.  Our past, our present and the future ahead.  We share this appreciation with you, and look forward to our next river together.  As the Holiday season approaches, the Send It crew would like to GIVE you the chance to see what YOU want in our next media drop. 

Please choose just one slection out of the 2 choices below (video and music styles) and we'll make it happen on the next post.  Thank you for the river time, supporting the blog, races and Maine River Life! We've got a tone of footage to share...

Please fille out the Survey here:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2TLVSH3

We will tally the results shortly... and produce the results.






From your friends at Send It, ME. phoot: Chris Hull

 

Look out for the 2012 Team highlights, and a video report from Jcass's trip to the Tallulah River Gorge in GA....

 

THANK YOU and have a great HOLLIDAY!

 

~jcass





 

Send It, NY -Moosefest 2012 report

Nolan,  Miles, and jcass Bottom Moose portage. Photo: Jess Beiluch

The last time I headed to Old Forge was 4 years ago.  I had traded out trips to the Beaver, North Carolina, and others since my last Moosefest.  After working my ass of all fall I felt a deep yearning to travel, and of course, SEND.  With an all star crew including young super-sender Miles Pulio, Dr. Jesse Bieluch, and Nolan “Killsit” Killgannon assembled we rallied to Old Forge to send big lines on the mighty Bottom Moose.

 

Miles Pulio dropping Fowelerville Falls, Photo: jcass

Nolan in fine form, Knife's Edge. Photo by : jcass



Mr. Miles, sending the outrun of Knife's Edge. Photo by: jcass

Knife's Edge boof jcass. Phtot by: Nolan Killgannon

Send It, ME: Jesse, Miles, and Noli: Phtot by: jcass

Classic pose in a tight rapid, Powerline.  Photo by: Jesse Beiluch

Old Forge is known for DEER! Photo by: Nolan Killgannon

2 AM Monday morning, Famrington park n' ride.

Young charger Patrick Mullin on his personal first desent of the Bottom Moose, CRYSTAL.  Photo by: Jesse Bieluch

jcass Fowlerville:  Photo by Chris Howes

 Over the 2 days of firing the large slides and technical rapids the Bottom Moose, we shared a laid back attitude for enjoying the river, taking pictures, and cheering big sends.  In the fine traditions of our friends who had shown us down in the past, we brought some Maine rippers in for their personal first desents.

Even though the Moose is 8 hours away from Send It, ME it doesn’t feel too far away.  For example, Send it Rangers Mike D. and Thomas Perkins met up with us for Sunday to crush big lines, and clean the Magilla.  Even Maine ex-pat Matt Fithian was on river competing in the King of New York races.  Racers from the Send It, series were also on river, most notably Ben Schott, who proposed to his girlfriend Catherin Hull after running Agers in a duo.   Maine Winter Sports was also on hand with their Canadian contingent.

 

Great to see our friends from home and away!  Thank you Old Forge for another wonderful Moosefest.  RESPECT to AW and Chris Koll for keeping access the mighty MOOSE!

Nolan Killgannon sending Crystal Rapid, Bottom Moose. Phtot by: Jesse Beiluch

 

From Send It, ME

jcass

 

PS: I’m going creeking tomorrow!