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Essential
Kayaking - 4 hours on the river
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$65
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Offered every weekend
Calendar
An in-depth introduction
to basic strokes, boat control, and the fundamental elements of
kayaking. This class will help you feel comfortable paddling
a kayak, and give you a sound foundation as you continue to
develop paddling skills. We
highly recommend our rescues clinic as a follow up.
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Essential
Kayaking II - 4 hours on the river |
$65
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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.
~"Essential Kayaking" or equivalent experience is a
prerequisite
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Rescues
Clinic: - Pool class
Sundays 1:30
- 4:00 pm |
$65
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Learn and
practice wet exits, partner rescues and self rescues in the
comfort of a heated pool. Gain confidence in recovering from a
capsize and know that you can help your paddling partner back into
his or her boat.
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Rescues
Clinic - 3 hours on the river |
$65
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View our Calendar
for scheduled dates
Learn and
practice wet exits, partner rescues and self rescues in the
real-life environment of open water. Gain confidence in recovering
from a capsize and know that you can help your paddling partner
back into his or her boat.
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Rolling
Class: Pool class Sundays 2:00 - 4:00 pm
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$75
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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.
Call to reserve your spot.
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Women
on the Water - Paddling Clinic - 4 hours on the river |
$65
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View our Calendar
for scheduled dates
This all women's version
of our Essential Kayaking class provides an in-depth
introduction to basic strokes, boat control, and the fundamental
elements of kayaking. This class will help you feel comfortable paddling
a kayak, and give you a sound foundation as you continue to
develop paddling skills. We
highly recommend our rescues clinic as a follow up.
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Women's
Paddling Clinic:
Level II - 4 hours on the river |
$65
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View our Calendar
for scheduled dates
This is a great follow up to
"Women on the Water: Level I" or "Essential Kayaking". 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.
~""Women on the Water", "Essential Kayaking" or equivalent experience is a
prerequisite |
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Private
Lessons -
3 hours on the river
$110
one person / $55 each additional person |
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Customized, private individual and group Lessons available per
request.
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Kayaking
for Kids - 3 day camp |
$225 |
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Ages 10-13.
This camp is scheduled Monday through Wednesday 9:00 am -
3:00 pm. We've been running camps for this age group every
summer for the past 16 years. We're continually amazed at how
quickly the kids learn kayaking skills that will stay with them
for a lifetime. Basic Strokes, directional
control, rescue techniques and safety will all be covered.
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Kayaking
for Kids - 5 day camp |
$440 |
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3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. This
camp is run in conjunction with the Mittleman Jewish Community
Center and is scheduled Monday through Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm.
We've been running camps for this age group every summer for the
past 16 years. We're continually amazed at how quickly the kids
learn kayaking skills that will stay with them for a lifetime. Basic
Strokes, directional control, rescue techniques and safety will
all be covered.
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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 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 and
www.nigelfosterdesigns.com
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"Directional Control and Blending
Strokes" with Nigel Foster & Kristin Nelson |
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These
popular clinics will help you take boat
control to a new level! Learn to maneuver your kayak with
precision and grace while you increase efficiency in your paddling style.
Where: our backyard waters
on the Willamette River in Portland.
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"Coastal
Paddling" with Nigel Foster & Kristin Nelson
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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. |
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