Proper Creek Boating technique can make the difference between flopping down the river and styling your lines. In this week-long clinic we'll begin with detailed instruction on proper scouting, line selection and visualization. We'll then go over the stroke placement, upper body positioning, torso rotation, and hip action that will make your chosen line a reality. Finally, we'll cover the learning techniques for quickest assimilation of all of these skills into your creek boating arsenal. We'll then hit the rivers each day where you will get detailed feedback and coaching on your technique, working you through the skills one by one, mastering each component of proper technique in a natural progression. We will also have a half day workshop on creek boating safety and rescue, as well as discussions on creek boat design and proper gear selection for maximum safety, comfort, and durability on the creeks.

When we're not on the river, we'll spend our time relaxing and taking in the amazing sights and sounds of two locations of the brand new Huasteca Secreta Eco Resorts. Our primary base camp will be at the base of the 110 foot Salto del Meco waterfall at the takeout of the El Salto whitewater run. We'll also take a side trip for one night to check out the Cascada de Tamul - where the Rio Gallinas plunges about 300 feet into the Rio Santa Maria. We will stay that night at another resort near the lip of the falls before heading back to El Salto for more creeking to finish out the trip. Since the Huasteca Secreta resorts will not be open to the public until 2008, this will be a unique opporunity to be the first paddlers to stay at these amazing locations that are sure to be hosting river lovers for many years to come!