Northwest Paddling

February 13, 2010

Raft Camp- Great Opportunity

Filed under: Adventures, Events, Instruction, rafting — Tags: , , — Sam Drevo @ 5:46 pm
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UCWWF / ORG RAFT CAMP
When:       May 1-2, 2010:  10am (both days)
Location:   Carter Bridge (Hwy 224) 15mi upstream from Estacada, Or.

As a part of the Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival and the High School Race
we are putting on a raft camp  — two days of River Safety and awareness training for the unitiated.
While this camp is designed mainly for high school aged kids, adults are encouraged to participate.
We teach basic boating and rescue skills
Proper fitting and wearing of PFD’’s, swimming rapids, using throw ropes to rescue and be rescued, proper techniques to pull swimmers back into a boat, how to properly sit in the raft and effectively use a paddle,  paddling commands, and working as part of the team.
Our main goal is to prepare our ‘campers to race in the festival be comfortable doing so.
We give them as much on the water paddling experience as daylight allows including several
runs over Carter Falls with the last trip of the day going from Fish Creek to Toilet Bowl.
Camp Instructors are experienced proffessional whitewater river guides with much emphasis on safety.   We provide the boats, PFD’s, guides, and support crew.  Campers provide their own wet suits and bring a lunch.   They are invited to participate both days.
The cost of raft camp for the high schoolers is covered by contributions and the cost for adults is $50 ea.  Two days of rafting and instruction  – What a bargin!!!

If you know of anyone who would enjoy this experience, please have them call
Dan @503-888-0569 or email rivermandan2698@yahoo.com

December 6, 2009

1st Day in Costa Rica- oh so warm!

Filed under: Adventures, Exploration, Instruction, International Whitewater, Kayaking- Whitewater, Multiday Trips, Photography, ocean surfing, rafting — Tags: , , , , — Sam Drevo @ 2:54 am

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Meet Arturo Oropeza- our masterful Costa Rican partner who wows, and dazzles all of our students.  I was met at the airport by his big smile, and new this years trips were going to be better than ever.  A late night red eye from Portland flew through Newark, and on to San Jose.  Did a bunch of Roll practice in the pool with Ciado, and we all headed to the canopy tour tomorrow.  Then off to several of Costa Rica’s best rivers!  Next week we will be working with a bunch of kids (age 9-14) so it is time to go scout all the sections before they arrive.  If you are reading this from North America- sorry- it is 85 degrees right now, and NICE!

If you are interested in Costa Rica 2010, drop me a line at sam@eNRGkayaking.com.

November 22, 2009

Learn the River the 28th

Filed under: Instruction, Kayaking- Whitewater — Tags: , , , , , , , , , — Rod @ 2:49 am

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OK, you’ve learned the basics in the pool. You’ve done the strokes, dialed in your outfitting, and you know what it’s like to be under water in the kayak. Maybe you’ve done a few rolls. NOW, it’s time to take it to the elements. Northwest River Guides will introduce you and your new found skills to the river! We’ll introduce you to river features like eddies, pour overs, rivulets, and even a standing wave while you learn skills in the elements!

As a Northwest River Guides student, you’ll learn fundamental skills like peel outs, eddy turns and ferries. Using these skills allows kayakers to be the most maneuverable craft on the river, avoiding rocks and other obstacles and heading where you intend. You’ll learn about river hazards & obstacles, self rescue, river scouting, etc. We’ll teach you on class 1-2 rapids, which should help build your confidence. These are the green circles of kayaking. You’ll need to have had a pool class or NRG’s introductory class to qualify for this lesson.

Date: November 28th

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Equipment provided. Call 503-772-1122 to reserve your place!

November 12, 2009

Take Our Intro to Kayaking!

Filed under: Instruction — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , — Rod @ 12:30 pm

 pool session2 by Northwest River Guides.

This is our first ‘baby steps’ class introducing the new student to kayaking! We teach this class in a pool because they’re warm and mistake friendly. Be prepared to get wet! You’ll learn kayak nomenclature, stretches, how to adjust your outfitting to suit your body, and then we’ll hit the pool.

You’ll learn how to wet exit, brace and Eskimo rescue, all prerequisites to learning your roll. We’ll cover basic paddle strokes. We keep the student/instructor ratio to 4:1 so everyone gets maximum attention.

Date: 11/18

Time: 8 – 9:30 p.m.

Location: USA Athletics, 8333 NE Russell St., Portland, OR

Call 503-772-1122 to sign up for this class!

November 10, 2009

Take it to the River: Class Nov. 14th

Filed under: Instruction, Kayaking- Whitewater — Tags: , , , , , , , , — Rod @ 1:48 am

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Got those pool classes in? Now it’s time to bring your skills outside. You’re gonna put yourself in the elements – and that’s where you belong. Learn the skills you’ll need to start using the river’s parts - eddies, rivulets, pour overs, standing waves – to your advantage, and more. We’ll show you peel outs, eddy turns, ferries, how to catch a wave, and maybe a river roll!

As a Northwest River Guides student, you’ll learn fundamental skills like peel outs, eddy turns and ferries. Using these skills allows kayakers to be the most maneuverable craft on the river, avoiding rocks and other obstacles and heading where you intend. You’ll learn about river hazards & obstacles, self rescue, river scouting, etc. We’ll teach you on class 1-2 rapids, which should help build your confidence. These are the green circles of kayaking. You’ll need to have had a pool class or NRG’s introductory class to qualify for this lesson.

Date: November 14th

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Equipment provided. Call 503-772-1122 to reserve your place!

November 4, 2009

Swiftwater Rescue Workshop Nov. 14-15 in PDX

Filed under: Instruction, Kayaking- Whitewater, Swiftwater Rescue, rafting — Tags: , , — admin @ 4:32 am

OWA SWR Workshop 2009 taught by Northwest River Guides

eNRG Kayaking is hosting a Swiftwater Rescue workshop in Portland on November 14-15 for Whitman College Outdoors, and it is open to the paddling public in Portland.  Warm up your rescue skills for the winter paddling season with this top notch class.  Led by Rescue 3 instructor Sam Drevo, this unique curriculum is focused on kayaker and rafter river rescue techniques.  Half of each day will be spent in the classroom covering dry land exercises, and curriculum.  The afternoons will be spent on the Sandy River at Dodge Park were the focus will be on in-water practice.  This course costs $250 and cold weather paddling gear required.  That means long sleeve wet suits, dry suits, booties, and beanies along with the standard helmet, PFD, and your boat of choice.  Give a call to our office at 503.772.1122 if you are interested in enrolling in this class. A student discount is available.

November 1, 2009

Intro to Kayaking Pool Class 11/4!!

Filed under: Instruction — Tags: , , , , , , , — Rod @ 10:31 am

pool session3 by Northwest River Guides.

This is our first ‘baby steps’ class introducing the new student to kayaking! We teach this class in a pool because they’re warm and mistake friendly. Be prepared to get wet! You’ll learn kayak nomenclature, stretches, how to adjust your outfitting to suit your body, and then we’ll hit the pool.

You’ll learn how to wet exit, brace and Eskimo rescue, all prerequisites to learning your roll. We’ll cover basic paddle strokes. We keep the student/instructor ratio to 4:1 so everyone gets maximum attention.

Date: 11/4

Time: 8 – 9:30 p.m.

Location: USA Athletics, 8333 NE Russell St., Portland, OR

Call 503-772-1122 to sign up for this class!

October 27, 2009

BOO Halloween River Class!

Filed under: Instruction, Kayaking- Whitewater — Tags: , , , , , — Rod @ 9:00 am

Deschutes 4th of July 2009 Multiday

If you find swift eddies and standing waves frightful, save your soul with a confidence inspiring river class taught by our professional instructors at Northwest River Guides. We’ll teach you the skills necessary to get out there and start enjoying whitewater kayaking on some of Portland, Oregon’s famous neighborhood rivers.

As Northwest River Guides student, you’ll learn fundamental skills like peel outs, eddy turns and ferries. Using these skills allows kayakers to be the most maneuverable craft on the river, avoiding rocks and other obstacles and heading where you intend. You’ll learn about river hazards & obstacles, self rescue, river scouting, etc. We’ll teach you on class 1-2 rapids, which should help build your confidence. These are the green circles of kayaking. You’ll need to have had a pool class or NRG’s introductor class to qualify for this lesson.

Date: Halloween, October 31

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Equipment provided. Call 503-772-1122 to reserve your place!

October 23, 2009

Eskimo Roll Pool Class Oct 28th

Filed under: Instruction, Kayaking- Whitewater — Tags: , , , , , , , — Rod @ 10:00 am

 pool session2 by Northwest River Guides.

Learning to Eskimo roll is an important part of whitewater kayaking. you may have heard that it is difficult or complicated but that is not the case when taught properly. Northwest River Guides teaches the foundations of the roll first, then progresses onward as you learn! Most students learn to roll in 1-2 lessons. After that it is on to learn to roll on your offside, back deck and hand roll. We also teach more advanced techniques such as sculling, draws and paddle dexterity drills during the class.

Call 503-772-1122 to enroll!

Where: USA Athletics, 8333 NE Russell St, Portland

When: 8:00 – 9:30 p.m.

Equipment: We provide the paddling equipment if necessary. But you should bring swim goggles and a nose plug!

October 16, 2009

Intro to Kayaking Pool Class October 21st

Filed under: Instruction — Tags: , , , , , — Rod @ 10:00 am

pool session3 by Northwest River Guides.

Come learn to kayak in warm, mistake-friendly environment of a pool! We’re offering a lesson October 21st. Be prepared to get wet – you’ll learn kayak nomenclature, fit, stretching and then wet exits, braces, strokes, and t-rescue. At the conclusion of the class we’ll begin to work on your Eskimo roll!

Call 503-772-1122 to register!

Where: USA Athletics, 8333 NE Russell St, Portland

Time: 8:00 – 9:30 p.m.

Equipment: We’ll provide you with the boat and paddling equipment. You’ll need a bathing suit, towel, and it’s a good idea to have nose plugs and swim goggles.

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