Interested in buying a new kayak this summer? Want to learn a few pointers, and check out some wildlife while kayaking in Portland, Oregon this weekend? With Northwest River Guides and Next Adventure you can do both.
This coming Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in Sellwood Park you can try out a kayak from Next Adventure and get a beginning kayak lesson fron NRG. We’ll introduce you to the parts of the boat, how to hold and use your paddle, safety, and some basic strokes. Nervous about entering and exiting the kayak? We’ll go over that. There is nothing like trying a kayak for yourself – no two boats are alike. If you are thinking about kayaking this is the best way to check it out. You’ll quickly learn some boats work better for you than others. Along the way you’ll see ospreys and blue herons fishing and very likely Ross Island’s bald eagles!
So join us Sunday at 9:00 – 11:30 and let us introduce you to a lifetime of paddling. No experience necessary, all equipment provided. Bring a beverage and light snack. Important: You need to call in advance to reserve a boat and spot in the group. Call NRG at 503-772-1122, stop by Next Adventure at 426 SE Grand Avenue, or reserve a boat on Next Adventure’s online reservation system.
We’ll see you out there!
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Met up with several paddlers seeking a morning kayaking the Willamette river this past Sunday! They had reserved their kayaks through Next Adventure’s reservation system and were looking forward to a beginner kayak lesson on given by Northwest River Guides. It started in Sellwood Park at 9:00 a.m. with paddlers greeting the staff and an introduction to the kayaks. We learned how to sit in and adjust the kayak seats and foot braces. After a quick tutorial on paddling technique we set off. The river was quiet – we left about 9:15. We passed colorful floating homes and the Oaks Park Amusement Park. Soon we were at Ross Island, passing by great blue herons quietly stalking their prey. Ospreys called overhead. Then up ahead we pulled a left turn into the Ross Island Lagoon, where our guide Dave Hoffman took us to a bald eagle nest! It’s quite a sight.
You can enjoy this Sunday morning spectacular all summer by reserving a boat through Next Adventure’s kayak department. They last from 9:00-11:30. Stop by Next Adventure at 426 SE Grand, or reserve online through their registration system, or call 503-772-1122.
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Instruction and Guiding by Northwest River Guides
Come join NRG’s certified kayak instructors for a fun and educational 2.5-hour class on the Willamette River. Try out a stable recreational kayak from Next Adventure as we paddle to Ross Island. This is an excellent chance to test out different equipment and get professional feedback before you buy. In our Intro-To-Kayaking class you will learn basic kayak nomenclature and proper stroke techniques, as well as get a chance to sneak up on some unsuspecting great blue herons, and ospreys. Ross Island hosts refuge to a large number of wildlife, so don’t forget to bring your binoculars. By the end of the class, you will be equipped with the knowledge to safely paddle recreational or sea kayaks on your own adventures.
No prior experience is necessary. All equipment included.
Trips take place every Sunday at 9 am, beginning May 10.
$40 per person. Minimum age 14.
What do you need to bring? Dress appropriately for the weather. A pair of shoes that can get wet makes launching the kayak an easier task. A bottle of water and a light snack are nice
Will you flip over and get wet? Not likely, but it is a remote possibility. We recommend that you wear clothes that won’t get ruined if they get wet and leave your camera in the car. One of your guides will have a camera along and will send you photos at no additional cost.
IMPORTANT: You must register prior to the trip. You can do so by visiting Next Adventure at the corner of SE Stark and Grand, Portland, OR or by calling the NRG office at 503.772.1122.
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