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
Head to Pizzicato Pizza’s new sustainably-built restaurant at SE Division & 21st and ask them to pour you a pint of Fish Brewing’s organic Willamette Riverkeeper Paddler Pale ale! This eatery was constructed of recycled materials.
Enjoy gourmet pizza & cold organic ale! All proceeds on December 10th benefit Willamette Riverkeeper’s efforts to restore Oregon’s Willamette River. There’ll be a special get together from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Pizzicato at SE 21st & Division (across from New Seasons)
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
A much bigger section of Oregon’s Rogue River is free as the result of the removal of the Savage Rapids Dam! Video here
Get down there and run it!
Join Portland paddlers 10/24 to support 350.org’s International Day of Climate Action by participating in River of Action! The group is gathering on the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon to form a giant floating 350.
350.org is an international campaign dedicated to building a movement to unite the world around solutions to the climate crisis– the
solutions that justice demand.
October 15th, there’s a River of Action Pre Party at Keen Footwear. There’ll be free beer and a short film about kayaking and climate change.
Date and Time: Thursday October 15th, 7-10 pm
Place: Keen Footwear 926 NW 13th Ave # 210 Portland
