Sponsorship and Support
(alphabetically) 2006
| Sponsor | Providing |
|---|---|
| Astral Bouyancy, Asheville, NC |
Life Jackets (PFDs) |
| Esquif Canoes, Frampton, QC |
State of the art Canoes |
| J3 Industries, Inc, Montoursville, PA |
Helmets |
| Nantahala Outdoor Center, Bryson City, NC | Time Off Work for Competition |
| Nantahala Racing Club, Bryson City, NC | Support for Training |
| Northwater, Vancouver, B.C. |
Rescue Equipment |
| OS Systems, Inc., Scappoose, OR | Drysuit & Waterproof Clothing |
| Robson Paddles, Regen/Triefenried Bhf., D | State of the art Paddles |
| Watershed, Inc., Asheville, NC | Waterproof Gear Bags & Travel Expenses |
| Warren Wilson College,
Asheville, NC |
Hormone-free Beef and Dairy Products |
Thanks to all those whose prior support has provided aid and encouragement!
Experience (Self Support)
Southeastern (USA) Representative, Esquif Canoes
Technical Representative, Pyranha Mouldings, Ltd.
Product Tester, OS Systems, Inc.
Nantahala Outdoor Center: Guide, River and Outward Bound Trip Leader
and Canoe Instructor.
Swiftwater Rescue Instructor (American Canoe Association).
Whitewater Canoe Instructor (American Canoe Association).
Wilderness First Responder (Solo Wilderness Medicine School).
Wilderness Advanced First Aid (Wilderness Medical Associates).
CPR/FPR (American Red Cross & American Heart Association)
Certified Judge (National Organization of Whitewater Rodeos).
Mountain Streams & Trails: Guide and Safety Boater on Gauley, Cheat
& Youghiogheny
YMCA, Asheville NC: Organizer and co-leader beginning kayak instruction
Camp Brethren Woods, Keezletown VA: Organizer and co-leader canoeing
trips
Camp Shenandoah, BSA: Camping, wilderness survival and canoeing
instructor
More than a decade of direct involvement in whitewater canoeing
Focus
By the age of twenty-five, Eli Helbert had proven that determination, planning and careful attention to details can pay off in allowing one to live his dream. Eli's five year goal upon graduating Warren Wilson College in 1998 (with a degree in Economics and minor in Business Administration) was to be the best open canoe paddler in the world. Competitive sport results and statements by his coaches and peers provide recognition that this may already be fact.