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Essential Kayaking -
4 hours on the river / 2 hours in the pool
$125
Offered every weekend: Saturday 9:00-1:00
(river session), Sunday 5:00-8:00pm (pool session)
This is a two part course, including a four hour river session and a two
hour pool session. The river session is an in-depth introduction to the
fundamentals of kayaking. The pool session allows you to safely learn
and practice wet exits, partner rescues and self rescues. Limited to
four participants. Calendar
~ This course fulfills the prerequisite for our rental
program
~ Advance reservations required
Essential
Kayaking II - 4 hours on the
river
$60
View our Calendar
for scheduled dates
This is a great follow up to our Essential
Kayaking course. Our focus is on edging, bracing, and refined strokes.
These skills will enhance your ability to maneuver efficiently and build
a foundation for learning to handle wind, waves, and current. Limited to
six participants.
~Essential Kayaking" or equivalent experience is a
prerequisite
Introduction
to Kayaking - Paddling Clinic - 4 hours on the river $60
View our
Calendar
for scheduled dates
An introduction to basic strokes, boat control, and the fundamental
elements of kayaking. Limited to twelve participants with two
instructors.
~A combination of Intro to
Kayaking and our Rescues Clinic fulfills the prerequisite for our rental
program
Women
on the Water - Paddling Clinic - 4 hours on the
river $60
View our Calendar
for scheduled dates
An all-women introduction to kayaking.
Limited to twelve participants with two instructors.
~A combination
of Women on the Water and our Rescues Clinic fulfills the prerequisite for our rental program.
Women's
Paddling Clinic: Part II - 4
hours on the river
$60
View our Calendar
for scheduled dates
We will review basic strokes but spend the majority of the time working on
edging and bracing, efficient boat control, and learning some additional
strokes. The prerequisite for this class is having previous wet exit and
deep water reentry practice.
Rescues
Clinic - 3 hours on the river $50
View our Calendar
for scheduled dates
Learn and practice wet
exits, partner rescues and self rescues. Gain confidence in recovering
from a capsize and know that you can help your paddling partner back
into his or her boat.
Rescues
Clinic: - Pool class Sundays 5:30 -
7:30 pm $60
View our Calendar
for scheduled dates
Learn and practice wet
exits, partner rescues and self rescues. Gain confidence in recovering
from a capsize and know that you can help your paddling partner back
into his or her boat.
Rolling Class: Pool
class Sundays 5:30 - 7:30 pm $60
Learn the art of the Eskimo Roll. The ability to roll your kayak
after a capsize is a skill that will greatly increase your confidence in
all aspects of paddling. Two to one student/instructor ratio ensures
plenty of individual attention. These clinics are taught in the
RiverPlace Athletic Club pool. Call to reserve your spot.
Private
Lessons -
3 hours on the river $110
one person / $55 each additional person
Customized, private individual and group Lessons available per request.
Kayaking
for Kids - 3 day camp, 5 hours each day $175
August 4th - 6th, 2008
Ages 10-13. This
camp is scheduled Monday through Wednesday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.
If only adults could learn as fast as this age group! We've been running
this camp every summer for the past 10 years. We're continually amazed
at how quickly the kids learn. Our instructors have almost as much fun as
the campers!
Kayaking
for Kids - 5 day camp $320
July 14th - 18th, 2008
August 11th - 15th, 2008
4th,5th, and 6th graders. This camp is
run in conjunction with the Mittleman Jewish Community Center and is scheduled Monday
through Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm. Campers will learn kayaking
fundamentals in the pool at the MJCC and on the
Willamette River from our Macadam location. Basic Strokes, directional control, rescue
techniques and safety will all be covered.
Kayaking
for Kids - 5 day camp
$260
July 7th - 11th, 2008
7th and 8th graders. This camp is
run in conjunction with the Mittleman Jewish Community Center and is scheduled Monday
through Friday 12:00pm - 5:00pm. Campers will learn kayaking
fundamentals in the pool at the MJCC and on the
Willamette River from our Macadam location. Basic Strokes, directional control, rescue
techniques and safety will all be covered.
Nigel
Foster Clinics
We
are pleased to host a number of paddling clinics throughout the year with
one of the world's most innovative instructors. Nigel's contributions to
the evolution of kayaking are evident in his boat designs, writings,
expeditions, instructional DVD series, gear design, slide presentations
and his continued eagerness to share all that he has learned. reserve
early!
Learn
more about Nigel Foster at www.nigelkayaks.com
Directional Control with Nigel Foster &
Kristin Nelson
April 5 and 6, 2008
9:00-4:00 $175
per day / $300 both days
This popular
clinic will teach you more about boat control than you ever thought
possible! Where: our backyard waters on the Willamette River in
Portland.
Deception Pass
with Nigel Foster & Kristin Nelson
June 28-29,
2008
$350 two day clinic
We are excited to
travel up to Nigel's home waters to learn and play in the dynamic currents
and spectacular scenery of North Puget Sound.
Directional Control with Nigel Foster & Kristin Nelson
July 26 and 27, 2008
9:00-4:00 $175
per day / $300 both days
This popular clinic
will teach you more about boat control than you ever thought possible!
Where: our backyard waters on the Willamette River in Portland.
Coastal
Paddling with Nigel Foster & Kristin Nelson
October 4-5,
2008
$350 two day
clinic
A truly unforgettable
experience exploring rock gardens, archways, caves, and playing in the
surf and swell along a pristine stretch of the rugged Oregon Coast.
photo by Joel Rogers
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