Paddle To The Amazon Wilderness & Canoe Symposium Online Event

[Paddle To The Amazon]

​ Hello Canoe Trippers, I've been given the opportunity to speak about my film Paddle To The Amazon at the Wilderness & Canoe Symposium February 15th in an online event. Dana Starkell who was on the original trip will also be sharing stories from his 2 year journey to the Amazon. An introduction will be made by prolific writer, speaker and geographer James Raffan. An exclusive offer for those who sign up for the event can view this epic Canadian adventure film for free until Feb. 15: Paddle To The Amazon Doc Film What makes a man paddle 20,000 kilometres to another world in a canoe? Inspired by the national best-selling book "Paddle To The Amazon"For Don Starkell, it was a combination of his love for adventure and his desire to connect with his sons. Growing up as an abandoned child, Don learned to find... paddletotheamazon.gumroad.com Let me know you've registered and I'll give you the free pass code. Join us for some behind the scenes stories of the documentary film and a chance to meet a real life adventurer. 15 Feb 2022 6pm-9pm with breakout session for Q&A 38th Wilderness and Canoe Symposium Sign up now at www.wcsymposium.com Synopsis of film: Shaped by his life as an abandoned child, Don discovered his love and skill for canoeing during the great 1950 Winnipeg flood. When divorce left him a broken man, Don revived his grit and hatched a long-term plan for he and his sons to undertake a two-year, 19,620 km canoe journey from their home in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Brazil’s Amazon River. This inspirational story will move you. Please help spread the word. For further details please visit www.paddletotheamazon.com It's sure to be a lively event. Chris Forde - Director

 

[Glenn MacGrady]

Chris, welcome to site membership and thank you for apprising us of this event. We look forward to your further participation in our canoe community.

 

[Paddle To The Amazon]

Thank you. It'd a great place for likeminded paddlers.