Trip

We'll meet at Redsides (Hwy 126 @ mile-post 43) and I plan to get things started around 11am. There is plenty of parking at the log scaling station.  A pink mailbox on the river-side of the highway marks the trail down to the wave.

This clinic is for beginners so the emphasis will be on facial expressions, lounging, and safety (although not necessarily in that order).  A reliable roll is required and a short boat is recommended.  I'll bring a BBQ, so people may want to bring something to cook and lounge chairs.  Spectators are welcome.

This is the popular "splash and giggle" 10-mile section of the Deschutes.  It includes Upper Wapinita, Lower Wapinitia (Boxcar), Oak Springs Rapid, and Elevator.  See Soggy Sneakers, 4th ed., run # 196 for more details.  It's a long day trip, but you go by Mt. Hood on the way over, get high desert and great whitewater while there, and return through the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic area, stopping to eat in The Dalles or Hood River (possibly at the Full Sail Brewery).  Note that there is an $8/person fee for the Deschutes River Boater Pass for all weekend days during the summer. Please contact Al early in the week for more details about the trip. 

Come celebrate Independence Day with a paddle down the Willamette. We'll paddle almost 20 miles.  See Soggy Sneakers, 4th edition, page 16, Class 1 for a description of Class C.  Bring your sea kayak, rec kayak, canoe, or inflatable kayak.  Contact Al for information about meeting time and place. 

We'll begin at Waldport and paddle upstream on Drift Creek.  Paddlers should be capable of sustained paddling at about 3 mph for several hours.  Afternoon headwinds are likely.  Sea kayaks are strongly recommended.  Total distance approximately 16 miles.  Launch around 10 am and return between 4-5 pm.  Contact Dave for details about meeting time and place.

 A total distance of 12-16 miles, with afternoon headwinds likely.  Launch around 9:30 and return around 4 pm.  Paddle with the flood upstream to Oysterville, and then either up Poole Slough or TBD.  Contact Dave for details about time and place for meeting.