Northwest Paddling

March 7, 2010

Cedar Race Next Weekend!

Filed under: Events, Kayaking- Whitewater — Tags: , , — Sam Drevo @ 9:28 pm

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Come make 2010 a record year for not only the “most participants” but the “most recreational racers” at the Cedar Whitewater Races!  Drag all your paddling friends with you!!  Information below or go to www.nwwhitewater.org

The WASHINGTON KAYAK CLUB PRESENTS….

CEDAR RIVER WHITEWATER RACES

MARCH 13-14, 2010

This event is Northwest Cup Race #1 for Slalom and Downriver and is a USA Regional Team qualifying event for Juniors, Seniors and Masters.  It’s also just a lot of fun and a perfect event for those new to slalom racing.  The race is open to all ages of boaters and types of whitewater craft. The Cedar River is class II+.  Flow will be 390 cfs.  Flow and river information is available from the American Whitewater website at: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/2078/

Location: Landsburg Bridge – where the Cedar River crosses the Issaquah-Hobart Road.  Adjacent to the City of Seattle park at the Cedar River Watershed and the King County Regional Cedar River trail.  Home of the League of Northwest Whitewater Racers permanent slalom training site about 40 minutes east of Seattle.

Cost: $25/racer ($5.00 discount with proof of ACA membership (most WKC members are ACA members).  FREE to Spectators and Volunteers!  Special deals for Juniors!

SCHEDULE  – Downriver races on Saturday and Slalom races on Sunday.  The course is open for practice all day Saturday and Sunday until 10:30 am (Practice gates are always up – race course will be set on Friday afternoon if enough folks are available.  E-mail me if you can help! Otherwise will be done Saturday morning -  if you come help, should be done in an hour.

Saturday – March 13

Registration – 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

11:00 am – Downriver sprint runs

12:00 pm – Boater Cross sprint event??

3:00 pm – Downriver Classic race

Sunday, March 14

2:00 am — Daylight savings – Don’t forget to move your clock ahead one hour!!

9:00 am – Late registration ($5.00 extra fee)

10:00 am – Registration closes

10:45 am – Racer’s Meeting

11:30 am – Morning Runs

1:30 pm  – Afternoon Runs

3:00 pm – Team Runs

AWARDS – following course take-down

VOLUNTEERS always needed and appreciated:

  1. Course Construction on Friday or early Saturday morning
  2. Timers for the Downriver sprint and classic races on Saturday
  3. Judges and Timers for the Slalom race on Sunday
  4. Registration assistance on Saturday

THE CEDAR RIVER RACES are organized by the Washington Kayak Club  www.washingtonkayakclub.org and the League of Northwest Whitewater Racers  www.nwwhitewater.org

Sanctioned by the American Canoe Association:   www.americancanoe.org

With specials thanks to Seattle Public Utilities

February 9, 2010

Interesting info about cameras and waterfalls

Filed under: Adventures, Kayaking- Whitewater, Photography, Uncategorized — Tags: , — Sam Drevo @ 10:30 pm

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As of late I have had two cameras get minor water leakages.   I did a little research back to my College Physics Book and Hydraulics Books to reeducate myself in some old principles.

In the end the height of the drop (water fall) equals is the same as the water depth for a camera.  Example, if Husem Falls is 10 feet in height, then going over it would create a velocity equal to the pressure of approximately 10 feet in water depth when hitting the surface.  Not taken in to consideration is aired water for this calculation, unusual pressure of strong currents or high drops (Like 50 plus feet).  If you have camera rated for 10 feet then going over Horseshoe Fall might bring a leak over time.

In the future, I will need a container or bag for my cameras.  This is just a little food for thought if you want to increase your camera life!

Anthony Boesen- NW Kayaker extrodinaire

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 14, 2009

Team River Runner- Rob Brown

Filed under: Adventures, Kayaking- Flatwater, Kayaking- Whitewater — Tags: , , — admin @ 3:56 am

This is a pretty amazing story about a Team River Runner protege.  Rob is one of those guys who achieves no matter what challenges he is faced with.  I first met him on a visit to Walter Reed in 2007, and I new instantly that he would be a role model for the Team River Runner program.  Now he is a shining star.  His paddling is phenominal… his attitude, one that anyone can learn from.

Check out his story in this video http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4623294&categoryid=3286128

November 10, 2009

Slideshow: Riddle of the Tsangpo!

Filed under: Events, International Whitewater, Kayaking- Whitewater — Tags: , , , , — Rod @ 3:36 am

Join Charlie Munsey in Hood River Nov. 11th for his presentation of his 1st descent of Tibet’s Tsangpo River! He’ll also cover the history of expedition kayaking – twenty years of expedition kayaking in the Himalayas and North America. He’ll showcase Mount Kailas, one of Tibetan Buddhism’s holiest places. People travel thousands of miles to Kailas, where they make a clockwise circuit – sometimes on their knees.

Location: Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave, Hood River

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $8 at the Kayak Shed or at the Columbia Center

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.

October 27, 2009

BOO Halloween River Class!

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

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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!

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