LOCAL LEGEND
Stanley Esquivel Mesen
Stanley is a cornerstone of the international whitewater community. As the Director of Education for the Costa Rican Rafting Federation and a World Championship medalist, his life is defined by the rhythm of the river.
- ACA Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue Instructor
- 3rd Place Overall, World Championships (Argentina)
- National Freestyle & Extreme Kayak Champion
- Official Co-author of "Chasing Jaguars"
Equipped with a fresh fleet of Esquif Canoes, Stanley provides the ultimate fusion of high-performance Canadian craft and elite local navigation.
CANADIAN ADVENTURER
Evan Lefebvre
Evan has inspired a global community of paddlers to embrace the challenge of whitewater. Through his raw, documented learning process, he has turned open boating into a viral sensation, earning millions of views across Facebook and Instagram.
- Official Esquif International Ambassador
- Arctic Expedition Adventurer
- Action Media Producer
- Keynote Speaker at The Adventure Show
- Global Social Media Influencer (@EvanLe5)
As a Canadian expert who has mastered the technicality of Esquif hulls in the North, Evan joins Stanley in Costa Rica to help paddlers translate their skills to the warmth and power of the tropical Sarapiquí.
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