This 2 day course will take place March 3-4, 2012

Join Northwest River Guides LLC, and eNRG Kayaking for a world class guide training course the first weekend in March 2012.  This two day course will cover everything you need to know to get your start, or complete a necessary refresher for work in the outfitting field in the Northwest.  Topics will include flatwater and whitewater water safety awareness, hydrology, rescue philosophy, and a in depth look at river accidents in the Northwest over the past decade.  We will spend the first day at eNRG World Headquarters in Oregon City, Oregon at Sportcraft moorage, and day two will take place on the Sandy River rafting and kayaking (location TBA).   Successful completion of this course will complete the compulsory requirement to become an eNRG Kayaking instructor/guide.  We will focus on both flatwater kayak skills, and whitewater kayaking/ inflatable kayaking / raft guiding skills during the weekend.

An additional basic first aid and CPR certification course will be available as an add on to this course.

Registration requirement includes being 18 years or older, a valid drivers liscence, and having at least two years of documented experience in river sports.  A one page river resume is required as part of registration.  Personal protective equipment is recommended (drysuit, wet suit, helmet, PFD, booties, paddlejacket, and gloves/beeny), and can be purchased or rented for an additional fee.

Hours: 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday

Cost: $250 regular- $125 special until February 18th (for both days)

Participants must submit a 1 page resume/intent letter (emailed to info@eNRGKayaking.com) & payment in the form of check or money order to:

Northwest River Guides LLC

2504 SE TIbbetts St

Portland OR 97202

Northwest River Guides LLC (dba eNRG Kayaking) is a leading full service paddle sports outfitter based out of Oregon City, Oregon.  We have been operating in the greater Portland metro area for over ten years, and have trained and certified more paddle sports instructors/guides through the American Canoe Association than any other organization west of the Mississippi.  We have taught almost 10,000 people to paddle in the past decade, and have run 17 successful international expeditions in eleven countries.  This training will be lead by Sam Drevo who is an American Canoe Association Instructor Trainer, and a Rescue 3 swiftwater rescue instructor.  Sam has been paddling for 26 years, represented the United States in international competition in five disciplines of kayaking, and won the extreme world championships.  Sam won a National Geographic award for his educational programing, and has helps train the Coast Guard in swiftwater rescue. eNRG Kayaking started one of the largest river clean ups on the west coast, and opened its first full service paddle sports shop in March of 2012.  We are excited to continue offering cutting edge curriculum to the great Portland community at its newest facility on the Willamette River.  We will be hiring part time staff during the 2012 season March-October 2012.  We are looking for experienced, customer service oriented team players that are competent, fun, and dynamic.

For additional information about this course contact: sam@eNRGKayaking.com.

A final itinerary with guest presenters will be posted on February 19th, 2012.

CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED EMAIL TO REGISTER SOON!!   CUT OFF DATE WILL BE THE FRIDAY THE THIRD FOR THE CLASS ON THE SEVENTH.    CUT OFF DATE FOR THE CLASS ON THE 14 WILL BE THE 11TH.

To register email: sam@eNRGKayaking.com

eNRG Kayaking- Portland’s premier kayak school is hosting a trip of a lifetime in Patagonia this January!!!

If you have ever thought about paddling in the southern alps of Argentina & Chile, now is your time!  eNRG Kayaking has a long standing reputation of organizing incredible paddling vacations, and this is one for the all ages.  This two week multisport adventure plays host to world famous fishing, hiking, horseback riding, sea kayaking, cultural tours, and whitewater paddling.  We will find ourselves paddling on the world famous Futuleufu River, rio Azul, and Rio Espolon while camping just steps from a world famous play wave.

It is summer in January in southern Chile (the southern hemisphere), so expect temps in the 90s during the day, lows in the 50s.  This is paradise on EARTH!

Dates for the trip- Jan 22- Feb 3rd 2012

Please call Sam Drevo for prices and availability.

contact: sam@eNRGkayaking.com or 503.877.5033

1701 Clackamette Dr.

Sunday October 9th: eNRG Kayaking Fall Sale!

10am-6pm

Come visit Sam Drevo and the areas top kayak instructors and celebrate our first season located in Sportcraft Moorage in Oregon City with $1 hot dogs, and soda ALL day long!!!  FREE 15 minute kayak demos ALL day long right off the dock- RAIN or SHINE!

We will be selling gift certificates for Willamette Falls Tours and rentals for HALF PRICE.  $20 Willamette Falls Tours, and $20 two hour kayak rentals good through 2012!

We have new and used recreational, sea, and whitewater kayaks marked 12-60% off.  Jackson, Wavesport, Perception, Dagger, Emotion, Eskimo, Pyranah, and Emotion Kayaks.  eNRG’s used Regals and Rivierra recreational kayaks starting at $375. We have fishing kayaks, and tandem kayaks starting at $725!  We have used lifejackets starting at $20-$65, and used paddles starting at $40-$60.  We have several new and used inflatable stand up paddle boards starting at $825, and inflatable kayaks from $675.

We have new and used bungee spray skirts starting at $30-$85 Helmets starting at $30, and dry bags, beenies, gloves, booties, and paddle jackets all 15% off.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stock up on the paddling essentials!

Saturday & Sunday October 8-9, 2011

Willamette Riverkeeper

Hosts the 3rd Annual Great Willamette Clean Up

Take part in this 187-mile effort to clean up the Willamette: A river that is essential to life in Oregon. Bring your family & friends. Earn enough river-karma to last a year! Meet other river-loving enthusiasts, have fun and get an awesome, FREE EVENT T-SHIRT!

The fun does not stop there, Create Plenty is CALLING ALL ARTISTS to get crafty & participate in the International Plastic Quilt Challenge. Small plastic bits in rivers are extremely harmful to wildlife & watershed ecosystems. They also often make their way out to sea where they accumulate in oceanic gyres & persist for hundreds of years. Clean up & save your small plastic pieces & make a 12″ x 12″ square that will TOUR THE WORLD! Quilt squares must be completed by Monday Nov. 28th & turned into either Eugene/Portland REI Stores or Willamette Riverkeeper’s office.

• Great Willamatte Clean Up takes place on-water (by kayak, canoe or SUP) and on-land (by bicycle and foot).
• There are 18 different site locations throughout Oregon.
• Each location has specific recreational modes used – so make sure you sign up for the right one you are looking for.
  
• Some sites even offer free seats on canoes/kayaks! Reservations for them fill quickly.
• After clean up celebration in Portland. See info at bottom of page.

• BYOB = BRING YOUR OWN BOAT!
• PRINT & SIGN WAIVERS – CLICK HERE

REGISTER - Eugene Locations (Sunday 10/9) - CLICK HERE

REGISTER – All Other Locations (Saturday 10/8) – CLICK HERE

Portland Area volunteers, please join us for an AFTER PARTY with free delicious sandwiches & sides, event t-shirts, a RAFFLE & PRIZES!  All ages. Begins at 12:30pm Sat. Oct 8, 2011. Located at Bunk Bar (1028 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214).

Questions? Contact Kate Ross at 503-223-6418 or kate@willametteriverkeeper.org.

On August 21st, World Kayak will be in Pacific City Oregon for it’s first ever ocean surf event. Jeffery Steehler, US West junior team member will be on hand to compete and is also the main organizer of the event. With Worlds looming in October in the Outer Banks, this will give Jeffery one last event before heading to North Carolina to compete with the world’s best. Come on out and show your support or compete with some of the best in the region. If you have never tried this kind of kayaking, I can personally tell you it is one of the most exhilarating experiences ever. If you think the river has power, wait until you have a wall of water behind you that rivals a dozen rivers.  Demo boats will be available and refreshments will be provided. If you are nervous about competing, I can tell you that all prizes are awarded for participation and our sponsors include Jackson Kayak, Chaco, Immersion Research, Stoneyboater, Kokatat, Shred Ready, Rapid Transit Media and Astral Buoyancy.

When the rivers are flooded or too low, ocean surfing is a great alternative and I personally have a blast in my Jackson 4Fun. For the more serious surfer, Valley Surf Kayaks makes a great surf boat as well.

For more detailed infomation, visit our Facebook page:

Patrick

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Patrick W. Steehler

Sandy River rafting with NRG

Salmon on the Sandy River Rafting Trip

10:00 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday Oct. 23 only

Join Northwest River Guides & Metro for a rafting adventure on the lower Sandy River (Class 1 + = moving water & riffles, no rapids). See spawning Chinook salmon from the raft as you learn about their incredible journey and life cycle. Our trip will take us through the ancient forest of Oxbow Regional Park and past the ghostly remains of a buried forest. This 4 hour float will start and end at Dabney State Park and includes equipment rental, instruction and shuttle to the launch site. Snack provided, bring a sack lunch. Cost is $45/ adult, $30/ child under 12 (must be 8 years old to attend), all minors must be accompanied by an adult. Advanced registration required. For more information or to register contact www.NorthwestRiverGuides.com or call 503.772.1122.

Good for the next 15 hours….

Get it while the gettin’s good!

http://livingsocial.com/deals/74540-2-5-hour-rafting-or-inflatable-kayak-trip?msdc_id=867

Clackamas River Scenic Float

Come experience a treasure of the Mt. Hood Territory! The Lower Clackamas River is home to nesting ospreys, eagles, and River Otters.  This 4 mile section of river contains meandering class I-II whitewater, enjoyable for all ages and ability levels and lasts about 2.5 hours.  An easy rafting trip is a great way to view the natural beauty of Oregon that’s just minutes from Portland.  Drop over the “surf spot”, run screaming right turn, paddle under the I205 bridge and through the famous “high rocks.”  Learn about the history and geology of the lower Clackamas River while floating down this Northwest Gem.

Price: $49 (minimum 4 paddlers)

Try out a one man inflatable kayak for $59

For Immediate Release

Athletes 4 Cancer

Tonia Farman, Executive Director

(541) 490-9621

tonia@athletes4cancer.org
Sam Drevo, Race Director

sam@eNRGkayaking.com

Athletes 4 Cancer announces Kayak 4 Cancer & The Dam Derby
Fighting Cancer through our Outdoor Passions

Athletes 4 Cancer is excited to team up with the kayaking community to debut Kayak 4 Cancer at the Tenacity Games 2011!

Knowing that the WHOLE kayak community wants to help end cancer now, we chose a course that will challenge the endurance of the BEST kayakers and still include the most NOVICE of paddlers.

The first ever Dam Derby will be held on July 10, 2011 and start right below the Conduit Damn on the White Salmon River.  Kayakers will race will down the White Salmon, across the Columbia River, and finish in front of the Event Site amongst spectators.  This will be a test of will against the elements of whitewater, flatwater, and wind!  The course is about 2.5 miles in length and should take paddlers anywhere from 20-45 minutes to complete.  Paddlers will negotiate two class III rapids on their way to the mouth of the White Salmon and the confluence with the Columbia River. ALL competitors and crafts competent in class III whitewater are encouraged to participate.  There is a $500 cash prize presented by Outdoorplay.com for the winner of both the men’s and women’s event. Other prizes will also be awarded. Please direct any questions to Race Director, Sam Drevo, from eNRG Kayaking.

Athletes can register for the Dam Derby for just $50 or raise a minimum of $250 in donations. Athletes receive a swag bag of cool stuff, a ticket to Friday’s Athlete & VIP dinner, lunch on event day, and entry to the Athlete & VIP party Saturday night. All proceeds from the Kayak 4 Cancer event will benefit Athletes 4 Cancer Survivorship Camps — a unique survivorship programs that utilize adventure as a channel for survivors to overcome challenges and gain confidence as they face life after cancer.

The Tenacity Games is an athletic event encompassing three extreme sports (kayaking, kiteboarding, and standup paddling) with one outstanding cause – to harness our passions in the fight against cancer.

The Tenacity Games mantra is to take on a unique challenge and endure to the point of exhaustion, testing both mental and physical tenacity, embodying the struggle someone going through cancer faces every day.

Athletes 4 Cancer is dedicated to harnessing the healing power of the elements with the determination of the human spirit to benefit lives affected by cancer through funding of advocacy, prevention, and survivorship programs. Athletes 4 Cancer is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, IRS tax ID #42-1737854 and is solely in charge of the Tenacity Games. We fund our programs and charities solely through tax-deductible contributions from private individuals, corporations and foundations.

www.athletes4cancer.org | www.tenacitygames.com/events/kayak-4-cancer |

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Come explore the Columbia River through the Hanford nuclear reserve.  This trip is one of the most amazing flatwater trips we offer complete with the knowledgeable river stewards on around- CRK!

Powered by eNRG Kayaking:

http://www.columbiariverkeeper.org/index.php/headlines/view/112

Columbia Riverkeeper announces the release of Hanford and the River, a 22-page publication that explains the impact of the Hanford Nuclear Site on the Columbia River.  The richly illustrated, educational book opens with the following questions:

Is Hanford nuclear waste polluting the Columbia River?

What are the human health impacts?

Why is cleanup taking so long, and when will it be done?

How did Washington end up with the nation’s most polluted place?

What can we do about it?

“Hanford is a mystery to a lot of people,” stated Brett VandenHeuvel, Executive Director of Columbia Riverkeeper.  “This guide breaks it down so you don’t have to be a nuclear physicist to understand it.  We explain the Manhattan Project history, current pollution problems, clean-up actions, and threats to salmon and human health.”

“The historical photos are fascinating and the depiction of nuclear waste entering the Columbia today brings the problem home.  This is important information for anyone who cares about the Columbia.” [local business]

Riverkeeper offers the guide free of charge to the public and local schools.  In addition, Riverkeeper gives educational presentations on the history of Hanford and the latest clean-up efforts.  .

“The guide provides a great overview of the complex nuclear concerns on the Columbia and makes it accessible through a combination of data, illustrations and anecdotes,” stated Kieran Connolly, an teacher in Hood River, OR.  “While presenting on Hanford at my school, Columbia Riverkeeper accommodated a wide range of different learning styles and abilities.”

“We need to clean up the Hanford nuclear waste, plain and simple,” VandenHeuvel explained.  “If people forget about Hanford, our future generations will suffer because the pollution will get worse.”

To obtain a free copy of Hanford and the River guide, or to request a presentation, call 541 387-3030 or email Kelly Nokes at crk@gorge.net.

Columbia Riverkeeper is a citizen group working to protect and restore the Columbia River and all life connected to it.  Riverkeeper fights to reduce toxic pollution and restore the basic river rights of catching and eating fish with your family and swimming on a hot summer day.  The organization has the largest volunteer water quality monitoring program in the Pacific Northwest.  Since 1989, Riverkeeper (then Columbia River United) has been a strong public voice for thorough Hanford cleanup