Feb
13
2010
Raft Camp- Great Opportunity
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
