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 contact person is David Johnson johnsoda7@hotmail.com (note that the original OKCC message had this email address wrong). 503 977 3998

Northwest River Guides has inflatable kayaking rivers on the best rivers closest to Portland, OR.  We regularly run trips on the Sandy River and Santiam River and have additional trips on the Klickitat and Deschutes Rivers.  These trips are a great introduction to the sport of whitewater paddling.  First-time kayakers can take their IKs through rapids up to class 3 and really have a blast on the river!  To schedule a trip, check out our website.

Inflatable kayaking fun on the whitewater of the Sandy River.

Take a beginner kayak lesson with Northwest River Guides and learn to whitewater kayak on the Clackamas River, just outside of Portland, OR.  NRG also teaches kayak classes on the Sandy River near Portland and on the Santiam near Salem.  Call 503.772.1122 to get started learning to kayak!  NRG also does whitewater rafting and inflatable kayaking trips on the Clackamas, Sandy and Santiam Rivers.

Having fun on the Clackamas River with Northwest River Guides.