Ken Whiting: When 1997/98 World Champion, Ken Whiting is not competing on the Freestyle Circuit, he teaches clinics across North America and is constantly developing cutting-edge instructional techniques. His book, "The Playboater's Handbook" and videos "Play Daze" and "SOAR" are the leading instructional references in the industry today. Kevin Varette: Aside from being a top-ranked athlete, Canadian Freestyle Team member, Kevin Varette is an experienced instructor and program director. His season is divided between competing and teaching clinics in eastern North America. Paddling buddies since high school, Kevin has instructed and worked with Ken on both videos. World Class Guest Instructors: Guest Instructors are chosen each season from the best of the best in today's kayaking world. Join World Champion and Olympian, Eric 'EJ' Jackson as he runs three full weeks with us on the Futaleufu! Our guiding staff include some of today's finest paddlers, from the skilled Chad Hitchins to the dynamic Tyler Curtis, we ensure that this, sometimes imposing river is tamed and your experience is as safe as possible. Visiting stars also grace our river and camps. Paddle with some of the world's most diverse paddlers and interesting personalities staying at our camp and always on our trips! Paddlers to date include: Chris Emerick of Full Circle Fame, #1 Womens freestyle paddler, Julie Dion, Darrell Wiebe and many others... About Kayak International Our Instructors Kayak Futaleufu - Paddle adventures in Chile (www.kayakfu.com) Chilean River Experience - A Chilean road trip Ottawa Valley Experience - The Ottawa River and 5 other classic rivers in 1 week! HOME BC River Experience - Kananaskis, Kicking Horse and others ... to the Skookumchuk Tidal rapids!

Ken (forefront), Chris Emerick (of Full Circle fame) and Kevin Varette at one of the Futaleufu's great play spots below Mundaca.