The talk in Portland was outstanding – most beautiful venue, most people (over 300), smooth going with the technical side and perfect organisation!

Thanks to:

Alder Creek, Suzi Elle and Dave Slover (4+3), plus Kate Ross (5) and Paul Kuthe (6), and my lovely Portland hosts Kirti (7) and Jon (1) Walpole.

Computer expert Jon Walpole helping me with the technical setup

Sorry that everybody had to queue up for so long outside! The queue was wrapping almost around the whole building, and it took 1 1/2 hrs to get everybody in! Fortunately it was not raining and moderate temperatures…

Jon and i waiting for the door to be opened

Meeting and greeting was working well, as people came in nicely one after the other

Everybody took so many pictures – you’re welcome to upload them yourself on my facebook page!

Rob Blickensderfer (80+), the “oldest” and probably most experienced Portland whitewater kayaker

Everybody was welcome to enter the stage prior to the talk for a close look at the map and the boat and equipment

The Mission Theatre was a most beautiful, cozy retro-theatre with professional technical equipment!

The balcony was packed as well

How did I sleep on the BIG crossing?

Explaining the epic 18x rudder

Paul Kuthe and Kate Ross were successfully finishing the big raffle. Thanks! And thanks to all sponsors donating raffle prices: Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe, Kokatat, Thule, Epic Kayaks, Sea Kayaker Magazine, Northwater and Snapdragon 

The new Epic posters were highly in demand with a personal signature. i was signing the new Sea Kayaker Magazine cover shot as well, plus Kokatat/ Thule  and epic cards

Thanks everybody for attending and supporting my trip in that way!

Thanks to Suzi Elle/ Alder Creek for the great pictures!