Jennie Goldberg, Director
League of Northwest Whitewater Racers
3048 62nd Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98116
206-933-1178
www.nwwhitewater.org
Sam Drevo running slalom gates and imparting wisdom on the Bull Run in Oregon
Check out this video the Mt. Hood Territory just produced about kayaking with Sam Drevo:) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJCMUZVL_x8
This is a message for anyone in the Paddling community looking to paddle the Sandy River this summer. ….
June 2010 Update
Portion of Sandy River closed at Dodge Park
A portion of the Sandy River located under the Lusted Rd. Bridge at RM 18 near Dodge Park will temporarily be closed to boaters and anglers for 24-hours a day during three separate weeks in July and August. The river closure is necessary while the water pipeline bridge next to the Lusted Road auto span is dismantled as part of the Sandy River Crossing (SRX) Tunnel Conduit Relocation Project.
The July river closure will occur on July 19 and run through July 23.
The river under the bridge will be unsafe for boats to float under because temporary supports will be placed under the bridge as the old conduits are removed and the span is dismantled. Boating from Dodge Park downriver is not affected by the river closures, and the public may continue using the boat launch area downstream from the bridge.
An SRX virtual open house featuring a four-minute video has been posted on YouTube. The link for the video is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSsMP0hGybI
Kiewit Pacific Co., the contractor for the project, is coordinating the closure with the Oregon State Marine Board and the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office.
Call (503) 663-0261 for the exact dates of the river closure. The dates will also be posted on this webpage as soon as they are known.
Stay informed
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Just a reminder, some traffic controls will be necessary near Dodge Park during the first half of the year.
Sign up now to attend the 2010 WW symposium at NOC in North Carolina.
Early bird special through June 15th.
Hope to see you there!
-Sam
Here are some comments / feedback from Vance Cordell after our 4/17-18/2010 Oregon Whitewater Association Swiftwater Rescue Workshop powered by Northwest River Guides LLC.
General comments about the class. I thought the class was extremely good. I think everyone who is a serious non-motorized boated should take this course. Particularly, I think anyone that is going to fill the function of a “trip leader” for any of the rafting clubs should be required to take the course. I think anyone taking the course should first take a course in basic knot tying or on their own practice knot tying until they are proficient prior to the beginning of the course. For people like me who didn’t know knots, the course is too compressed to become proficient in knot tying before having to apply knots in making anchors and setting up mechanical advantage systems.
Safety during the class. The instructor was extremely safety conscience and several times pointed out very quickly safety infractions that the students were making.
Comments specific to your instructor. I think Sam Devro is very qualified to teach this course. He has both the knowledge and temperament. I think he did extremely well.
For another well written review see the latest issue of the OWA newsletter here….
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May 1, 2 Bull Run River
This is to announce or remind you of the clinic/camp/get-together we are having at the Bull Run slalom site (near Sandy, Oregon) this coming weekend. We’ll be practicing, videoing, getting some coaching and celebrating on Sat and Sunday beginning around 11 am, Sat. There are currently about 18 gates and we intend to expand this by adding a few more going down the drop at the end of the permanent course.
The river is class III and its important to have a reliable roll, as there are sharp rocks. But the course will have lots of beginner moves and all are welcome, especially those paddling plastic boats (creek boats, playboats, old longer boats, whatever you paddle – come on out). We will try our best to tailor coaching to those of all abilities.
Be sure to check the gauge, because there is a real possibility that we will have to cancel this, snow pack is low this year. See: http://www.wkcc.org/levels/?P=Oregon.html If the Bull Run at Bull Run is at 500 cfs or above, the clinic will be on. If its lower than 500 cfs its cancelled and we won’t be there. The river goes up and down quickly so check before you come. At levels above 1700 cfs eddies tend to disappear and it gets pushy, but we don’t expect this.
Your coach will be ex-US team member Stephen Cameron
Your social coordinator and video-ographer is Rufus Knapp
Your contact person is David Johnson johnsoda7@hotmail.com (note that the original OKCC message had this email address wrong). 503 977 3998
Trying something risky takes courage, but if you’re convinced that it’s right for you, the risk can pay off with adventure. This week, I’ll take you on an adventurous Grant’s Getaway into dangerous waters on a river that’s just off Portland’s doorstep.
When folks ask me about rafting or kayaking options close to home, I never hesitate to recommend a look at the Upper Clackamas River. It’s but sixty minutes from Portland, so it’s an easy day trip and scores of campsites can be found in this part of the Mt Hood National Forest near Estacada.
Recently, I joined a hearty group of water-lovers who gathered along the river to celebrate their passion for adventure on one of the most exciting stretches of whitewater rivers in Oregon.
Read more about this week’s adventure here.
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Whitewater Kayak Instructor Certification program. L1-L4. 40 hour course. This course will take place in classroom, flatwater, and whitewater. Reference www.eNRGkayaking.com for more info.
I just registered this class, and it is open for registration. Call 503.772.1122 to register.
Deadline, May 6th, 2010
with Grant Mcomie!!! Rafting the Clackamas
It will also air on NW Cable News (Ch 49 in Portland) all day on Sat beginning @11am – it hits about 20 after the top of the hour and will be seen in Boise, Spokane and Seattle.
A longer version of the story will be posted to the Travel Oregon website on Friday at noon as well.
If you wish, feel free to either link or embed our story on your own site.
Finally, if you are so inclined, feel free to drop a line and encourage friends to do the same and let us know how we’re doing – (feedback keeps us on our game, you know) — esp the mgmt folks at Travel Oregon and KGW.
Finally, my thanks to you for all of your warm hospitality and coversations during our visit.
The joy of traveling across Oregon is that I always learn something new – in this case, that folks who enjoy whitewater rafting and kayaking do so for many different reasons and own generous spirits as big as all outdoors.
Thanks again for all of your efforts – the story turned out well and I appreciate all of your energy to make that happen.
1. March 20, 21 : Saturday, Sunday : Upper Wind *
Points: 1st=5, 2nd=4, 3rd=3, Participation=2
The Oregon Rafting Team (ORT) proudly presents the 3rd annual Upper Wind River Festival. Join us on both days of March 20th and 21st for whitewater activites planned for Kayakers (long and short boats), Rafts, and Catarafts.
Check out the Upper Wind Fest Blog @ www.upperwindfestival.blogspot.com
This years festivities will start on Saturday with a mass start inflatable R2 and kayak longboat series race. Sundays race events will be similar to last years and will include Catarafts, inflatable R4, and a Kayak short boat races.
Cost will be $20 for a single day, $30 for both. Food and beer included with registration. Race entry also gets you a free shirt and $10 River Connection gift certificate.
See Below for the weekends itinerary:
Saturday March 20th:
Participants will be asked to be responsible for getting their own boats from the take out back to the Cabin (put-in). Please leave all cars at the top of the take-out road as we are trying to restrict traffic and mud down by the river. We will provide a trailer to haul boats up to the top. Racers will either have to walk to the top or get a ride on the trailer/ van/ truck. Those leaving vehicles at the take-out will have a shuttle ride back to the put-in prior to race start.
9:30am Meet at the cabin near the bridge over the Wind at Stabler, Washington to prep for the morning practice run.
10:30am Shove off for 1st practice run.
12:30pm Arrive at the High Bridge take out. Quick load and shuttle back up to the cabin for lunch and prep for the 2nd practice run.
1:00pm Race Registration Begins
2:30pm Raft R2 Kayak Long Boat Race (Mass Start, boats 8.5 ft or more)
4:15pm Shuttle back up for Saturday evenings festivities at the cabin, bring a lawn chair or tarp if its raining.
5pm BBQ (provided by Next Adventure), beverages, music, silent auction…
SUNDAY March 21st
Participants will be asked to be responsible for getting their own boats from the take out back to the Cabin (put-in). Please leave all cars at the top of the take-out road as we are trying to restrict traffic and mud down by the river. We will provide a trailer to haul boats up to the top. Racers will either have to walk to the top or get a ride on the trailer/ van/ truck. Those leaving vehicles at the take-out will have a shuttle ride back to the put-in prior to race start.
9:30am Registration begins.
10:45am Registration ends.
10:45am Boaters meeting.
11:15am Floaters depart to set up safety, take pictures, shoot footy. We will coordinate where these folks will be stationed at the boaters meeting.
12 (HIGH NOON) : Mass start kayak, (8.5 ft or less)
12:05pm Mass start R4 raft
12:10pm Mass start catarafts
12:15pm Mass start whatever is left.
12:45pm Cataraft Rodeo after race. Will not conflict with race or award festivities
1:45pm Arrive at High Bridge take out for quick load and shuttle back up to the cabin for race results and awards.
3pm Awards and chillin at the cabin. BBQ provided by Next Adventure. keg of Beer from Double Mountain in Hood River
More information to come… check back later
