Fantastical Rafting Tales: A Group of People with Stories Arrive at the 2016 Asia Outdoor Exhibition

The outdoors is like a vast classroom,

where everyone can gain different outdoor experiences,

the focus of rock climbing, the perseverance of hiking,

the courage of skiing, the patience of fishing,

the thrill of water sports... 

Each outdoor activity holds unique charm,

and every outdoor enthusiast has a treasure trove of adventure stories,

and if you’re willing, they could talk to you for three days and three nights...

From June 30 to July 3, 2016,

at the Water Sports Zone of the Asia Outdoor Exhibition,

there will be such a group of people with stories

arriving at the 11th Asia Outdoor Exhibition,

ready to share their “Fantastical Rafting Tales” on the water...

Water Sports Salon

July 1, 2016, @ Meeting Room 6201

On the afternoon of July 1 from 13:00 to 17:00, the Asia Outdoor Exhibition, in partnership with the China Canoeing Sports Alliance, will host a Water Sports Salon. Eight seasoned paddling enthusiasts will share their adventurous tales on the water over the years, as well as the latest updates on water sports.

Among them, Feng Chun (also known as Yaoge), who has been involved in canoeing for 30 years, is one of the people with the longest rafting mileage in the world and was honored by China National Geography Online as the “First Person to Raft Ten Thousand Miles” in 2009. He will appear to share his rafting insights and experiences over the years.

At that time, Paulo, a veteran canoeing athlete, former coach of the Chilean national team, and a Level 4 ACA instructor in the United States, will also make a surprise appearance at the Asia Outdoor Exhibition’s Water Sports Salon to share his kayaking exploration stories in the South American seas.

★ Water Sports Salon Schedule

★ Water Sports Salon Guest Profiles

1. Li Huacan (Shantage)

Speech Topic: Tales from a Floating Life

Holder of the China Marine Canoeing Exploration Record

First person in the world to complete a solo rafting journey along the entire Yellow River

In 2011

May: Crossed the Qiongzhou Strait (30 km)

July: Crossed the Bohai Strait (130 km)

In 2012

Circumnavigate Hainan Island (846 km)

2013

Canoeing across provinces (1,000 km in the South China Sea)

2014

Transnational canoeing: Thailand – Cambodia (900 km)

5,000-li drift along the main course of the Pearl River

2015

Completed the full 5,490-km drift of the Yellow River

2. Deng Ji

Speech topic: Cross-industry collaboration in recreational kayaking

Years involved in kayaking: 13

Founded institutions: Founder of the China Canoe Alliance, General Manager of Yunnan Baihe Outdoor

3. Flying General (Liu Zhou)

Speech topic: Large-scale water sports events and integrated marketing

General Manager of Chun’an Qiandao Lake Mandao Outdoor Sports Co., Ltd.

Canoeing instructor in the Training Department of the Chinese Mountaineering Association

Certified International Trainer by British CIPT

Over ten years of management experience at outdoor companies such as Sanfo, Mandao, and Zhulangzhe; has planned numerous major outdoor events. His kayak teaching includes professional leader training within the Chinese Mountaineering Association, adult experiences at Qiandao Lake Base, and children’s summer camp training. Currently serves as the head coach of the ‘Zhulangzhe’ team.

2009           Paddled on the Xin’an River

2009~present     Paddled in Qiandao Lake, Yellow River, Wenzhou, Zhangjiajie, Tieling, Inner Mongolia, Lanzhou, Beijing, and other locations

2006–present  10 years of management experience at Sanfo, Mandao, and Zhulangzhe

4. Name: Feng Chun (Yaoge)

Speech topic: From the Yangtze River Drift to the Drift World Cup

Years involved in kayaking: since 1986

Founded institutions: Qinghai Yushu City Rafting Association

Personal sports experience:

1986, participated in the “China Yangtze River Scientific Expedition Rafting Team” as helmsman, lasting 176 days and covering over 6,000 km

1998, rafted the Yarlung Tsangpo River as deputy team leader and head coach, lasting over 130 days and covering over 1,500 km

2004, led a team to raft the Colorado River in the U.S., lasting over 20 days with a journey of 370 km

2008, Beijing Olympic Torch Bearer

In 2009, he was honored as that year's "Chinese Contemporary Xu Xiake"

Currently serves as a council member of the China Association for Scientific Expedition and as the chief rafting consultant for the Yushu Municipal Government in Qinghai

With a personal cumulative rafting distance exceeding 10,000 kilometers, he is one of the people with the longest rafting mileage in the world and was hailed by China National Geography Network in 2009 as the "First Person to Raft 10,000 Miles"

5. Name: Liu Wenfeng (Miaorenfeng)

Speech topic: To be a hero / Be Your Own Hero

Founded organization: Whitewater China (a pioneer in domestic whitewater training)

In July 2010, participated in the Ironman Adventure Zhuhai Canoe 4-day, 3-night unsupported island-hopping expedition in the South China Sea

In October 2010, participated in the kayak crossing of the Qiongzhou Strait

In 2011, attended the American Canoe Association (ACA) near-shore kayak technical training, becoming one of the earliest ACA-certified individuals on the Chinese mainland

In July 2011, participated in a whitewater training event across Hunan, Guizhou, and Chongqing, serving as a specialized instructor for Eskimo rolls

In July 2012, organized the first whitewater kayak training session in Jingning, Lishui, inviting athletes from Canada and the UK to provide training on rafting techniques and safety rescue

In August 2012, rafted the Jiaojiatan section of the Yu River in Chongqing, the Dadu River in Sichuan, and the Mazhangou section of the Jiajin Mountain in Sichuan

From 2013 to the present, began systematically conducting whitewater rafting training, becoming the first such training provider on the Chinese mainland, with trainees from all over the country, most of whom are club leaders or team guides

In February 2014, participated in the first Red Bull Kayak Surfing Competition on the Nu River and won third place in the water hole freestyle event, also becoming the first athlete on the Chinese mainland to perform a front flip in rapids

In September 2014, participated in the Yellow River International Whitewater Race and won third prize in the team category

In February 2015, participated in the second Red Bull Kayak Challenge and served as the technical commentator for the water hole freestyle event on TV broadcast

In February 2016, attended the first batch of ACA domestic Level 4 whitewater instructor training in the United States and obtained the Level 4 instructor certification. Authorized to independently issue ACA Level 4 student certifications.

In June 2016, served as an instructor at the first China Canoe Association coaching training course.

6. Hu Dongsheng

Speech topic: The Integrated Practice of All-for-One Tourism and the Rafting Sports Industry

Principal of the Mengdong River Rafting Adventure School in Western Hunan

General Manager of Xiangxi Mengdong River Tourism Development Co., Ltd.

Visiting Professor at Jishou University in Hunan

7. Wang Jian

Speech topic: SUP — A Major Step for Humanity Embracing Freedom

Graduated from the Department of Automotive Engineering at Tsinghua University

Founder of the China Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) Sports Alliance

Introducer and promoter of the CrossFit training system in China, and translator of the Chinese version of the CrossFit Training Guide

Introducer of GoPro sports cameras in China, and translator of the Chinese version of the GoPro Studio Video Editing

First participant and visual volunteer of the inaugural THF 100 Trail Running event

8. Zhang Sheng (Longbow Waning Moon)

Speech Topic: Paddling the Rivers and Lakes — Canoeing and Kayaking in China

Senior Chinese canoeing and kayaking practitioner and explorer

Years involved in canoeing and kayaking: 14

Founded institutions: Founder of the China Canoeing Alliance, General Manager of Ironman Adventure, Executive Principal of Mengdong River Rafting and Adventure Sports School

9.Paulo

Speech Topic: Exploring Ocean Canoeing Tourism in South America

Paulo is the former head coach of the Chilean national canoeing team

Bronze medalist in kayak at the Pan American Games

ACA Level 4 Whitewater Instructor

ACA Level 4 Open Water Instructor

ACA Level 4 Rescue Instructor

WFR Team Leader

International Level 3 Rescue Instructor

Lecturer for the Chinese Canoeing Association

Personal highest waterfall jump record: 15 meters

Youth Water Sports Experience Course

June 30 – July 3,

@ Outdoor Water Sports Experience Zone, Outside Hall 4

Besides exciting adventure stories, the water sports zone has partnered with Nanjing Sailfish Club to offer special water sports experience courses for youth.

In addition to exciting adventure stories, the water sports zone, in collaboration with the Sailfish Club, has specially designed water sports experience courses for youth to provide children with a unique water sports experience.Sailfish Club will send Lao Yu, an experienced instructor who holds ACA (American Canoe Association) Level 4 certification and is also a senior open water canoeing instructor at Level 3,to the site to explain to the young participantskayak equipment and technical essentials..

▲ Youth Water Sports Experience at the 2015 Asia Outdoor Exhibition 

June 30 – July 3, 2016,

Water Sports Zone, Nanjing International Expo Center,

11th Asia Outdoor Exhibition,

Come and share the fun of water sports with us!

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