Eric Jackson

“Mario, at age 15 couldn’t get enough of the kayakers who came from around the world to train for slalom kayaking in Turrialba. When I met him he was already able to do the eskimo roll and wanted to run the rivers with me after slalom training.

During my first run down the class 4-5 river with Mario it was clear that he was going to be a great kayaker. We trained together everyday for 30+ days at a time and I watched him become one of the best kayakers in the world. Mario created his own moves and style and was always a joy to watch and paddle with.

Mario is one of the few people I still get to kayak with that we started paddling together in the 90s’.

I wish I could paddle with him everyday as he is a joy to be around. He is one of the most hard working, honest, and friendly people on our planet earth.