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Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe’s Newsletter is hot off the press. Check out all the news and information for March!

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The Werner “Ninja” Danny Mongno is coming to PDX to show us how it’s done!

The sure fire way to guarantee more fun while paddling is to use less energy. The best two ways to get started on this quest is to assure you are using the proper fitting paddle and to perform strokes more efficiently. Join Werner Paddle’s kayak instructor Danny Mongno as he helps you on the path to more efficiency. Starting with the paddle, he will discuss low angle and high angle paddling, paddle fit options, lengths and help prescribe the perfect fitting paddle for each individual. From there we will dissect the forward stroke and see how, along with matching a better fitting paddle, we can perform this key stroke using less energy and generate more power.

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No Sign-Ups Required!
Cost: Free
Clinic is Located @ Alder Creek Boathouse Location 1515 SE Water St.
Portland, OR 97214

503-285-1819
503-285-0464
Winter Clinic Schedule:

Feb 28th: Dry Land Paddle Clinic by Danny Mongno
Mar 7th: Salt Water Fishing & Crabbing from a Sea Kayak** by Jason Self
Mar 14: Care and Repair of Composite Boats** by Shawn McClure
Mar 21st: Solo Boat Loading** by Paul Kuthe and Teresa Flodin
Mar 28th: Photography from your Boat by Neil Schulman

**Some clinics will be held at the Alder Creek Jantzen Beach Location

Free Raffle Every Clinic

Does chronic pain interfere with your kayaking?

Are you uncertain what to do about it? Is it better to exercise more or less? What type of exercises are best to keep you safe?

Come and listen to Neil Bastian, a physical therapist and novice kayaker as he offers up a bit of sound and straight forward advice and direction geared specifically for kayakers concerned about preserving their body for the long haul.

Whether your well seasoned or the weekend warrior type, there will be plenty of practical pearls to steer you toward a more confident body!

Fundamental exercise best suited for managing common injuries will be discussed and demonstrated.

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No Sign-Ups Required!
Cost: Free
Clinic is Located @ Alder Creek Boathouse Location 1515 SE Water St.
Portland, OR 97214

503-285-1819
503-285-0464

Winter Clinic Schedule:

Feb 21st: Preventing Kayaking Injuries by Neil Bastian
Feb 28th: Dry Land Paddle Clinic by Danny Mongno
Mar 7th: Salt Water Fishing & Crabbing from a Sea Kayak** by Jason Self
Mar 14: Care and Repair of Composite Boats** by Shawn McClure
Mar 21st: Solo Boat Loading** by Paul Kuthe and Teresa Flodin
Mar 28th: Photography from your Boat by Neil Schulman

**Some clinics will be held at the Alder Creek Jantzen Beach Location

Let us help you learn to identify cracks that can be welded. We will show you how to make repairs on your boat using a plastic welder as well as by hand. Keep that old boat going or, pick up new skill that could come in handy someday. You can even bring in your cracked boat for us to have a look. If there is time, we can help people make some REAL repairs on the spot.

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No Sign-Ups Required!
Cost: Free
Clinic is Located @ Alder Creek Jantzen Beach Location 200 NE Tomahawk Island Dr.
Portland, OR 97217

503-285-1819
503-285-0464
Winter Clinic Schedule:

Feb 7th: How to weld a plastic boat**
Feb 21st: Preventing Kayaking Injuries
Feb 28th: Dry Land Paddle Clinic
Mar 7th: Salt Water Fishing & Crabbing from a Sea Kayak**
Mar 14th: Care & Repair of Composite Boats **
Mar 28th: Photography from your Boat by Neil Schulman

**Some clinics will be held at the Alder Creek Jantzen Beach Location

Drysuit Care and Repair by Karl Kohagen from Kokatat

Clinic will start at 7pm

Free Raffle Every Clinic

Aside from your boat, your drysuit is likely the most expensive piece of gear you will own. This time of year, it’s just as essential as your paddle or pfd. Making sure your drysuit is properly maintained will go a long way towards insuring that it will keep you dry for a long time to come. Let us show you the best ways to make your suit last, then show you how to repair it when it fails. Gasket replacement, patching holes, and caring for the zippers are all important skills to have when you rely so heavily on this piece of equipment. Be good to your suit…it could save your life.

Karl Kohagen with Kokatat will be our special guest presentor. Feel free to bring in your old Kokatat Suit for a little TLC straight from the expert.

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No Sign-Ups Required!
Cost: Free
Clinic is Located @ Alder Creek Boathouse Location
1515 SE Water St.
Portland, OR 97214

503-285-1819

Winter Clinic Schedule:
Jan 31st: Drysuit Care and Repair
Feb 7th: How to weld a plastic boat
Feb 21st: Preventing Kayaking Injuries
Feb 28th: Care & Repair of Composite Boats
Mar 7th: Saltwater Fishing & Crabbing from a Sea Kayak

Free Raffle Every Clinic and
10% Off Coupons will be Handed Out!

While all your “normal” (non-boater) friends are huddled inside trying to stay out of the rain this winter, you could be out enjoying the rugged beauty of the Pacific Northwest from your favorite place on the water. Be it Kayak, Canoe, SUP board or Raft, out on the river, lake, ocean, or slough we can help you find a way to get out and play in the rain this winter without loosing any digits. Let us help you find solutions for your winter paddling needs. Learn proper layering concepts. Wetsuit or Drysuit? Not sure how to keep your feet warm? We have the answers you’ve been looking for.

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No Sign-Ups Required!
Cost: Free
Clinic is Located @ Alder Creek Boathouse Location
1515 SE Water St.
Portland, OR 97214

503-285-1819

Winter Clinic Schedule:
Jan 24th: Winter Paddling: Essential Skills & Equipment
Jan 31st: Drysuit Care and Repair
Feb 7th: How to weld a plastic boat
Feb 21st: Preventing Kayak Injuries
Feb 28th: Last Clinic; Care & Repair of Composite Boats

Clinic will start at 7pm

Free Raffle Every Clinic and
10% Off Coupons will be Handed Out!

Tonight ladies and gentlemen, along the beautiful East bank Esplanade just inside the Portland Boathouse, you could be witness to possibly the most anticipated and debated battles of alllll time….

Without further adieu I present to you TWO undefeated champions….

In this corner, hailing from the great white north, happy to take on heavy seas and humongous white water; The ONE the ONLY easy to paddle solo booooaaat…The K A Y A K !!!

and in this corner…

A competitor that needs little introduction, a sturdy yet nimble beast capable of moving loads many times it’s own weight over rough water; lighting fast across the flats and always ready for more… let’s hear it for the local legend…. The CAANNOOOOOOE !!

And you though Alien vs Predator was full of excitement! Experience one of the most contentious subjects in the paddling world as it’s pulled from the realm of Science Fiction and Sports fantasy into the world of Ancient History and Human Drama. Each craft is rich with history too often not recalled. If you kayak, be prepared to leave excited to try a canoe. If you canoe…learn why you may already might know how to kayak.

We’ll give you a whole seat…
but you’ll only need the Edge…edge…edge…

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No Sign-Ups Required!
Cost: Free
Clinic is Located @ Alder Creek Boathouse Location
1515 SE Water St.
Portland, OR 97214

503-285-1819

Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe’s Newsletter is hot off the press. Check out all the news and information for January by Clicking of photo above or the link below!

January 2011 Newsletter Link

Where can I go? How should I go? What can I expect to see along the way? What if I have never been there before? These are questions we ask of ourselves before we launch. Many of the answers can be found on a nautical chart. Chart symbols, level of accuracy, dangers, helpful navigation information, distances. This introductory clinic will start you on the path of divining the wealth of wisdom that lies in nautical charts.

Karl is a long time Alder Creek staff member and coach. Karl worked his way through the ACA (American Canoe Association) instructor path for a time and has gone on to rise high in the ranks of the BCU (British Canoe Union). Karl is a Level 4 Sea Coach, A3 Sea, Canoe Safety Assessor, and a FSRT provider. Known for his expansive knowledge base and particular ability to keep navigation FUN, Karl is sure to teach you a thing or two. Don’t miss this chance to sit down and go over charts with one of the best. Bring one of your own or some will be provided.

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No Sign-Ups Required!
Cost: Free
Clinic is Located @ Alder Creek Portland Boathouse
1515 SE Water Ave.
Portland, OR 97214
503-285-1819 or
503-285-0464

**Some of the other Winter Clinics will be held at the Jantzen Beach Location**

Winter Clinic Schedule:

Dec 6th: Custom Outfitting for a Perfect Fit in any Boat
Dec 13th: How to Read a Nautical Chart
Dec 27th: Cooking by Kayak
Jan 3rd: Multi-boat Loading & Dream Destinations
Jan 10th: Photography from your Boat
Jan 17th To Kayak or To Canoe…
Jan 24th: Winter Paddling: Essential Skills & Equipment
Jan 31st: Drysuit Care and Repair

Alder Creek is having there annual holiday party on December 12th from 4:00pm-7:00pm. We also have a bunch of new specials out now that could save you some money for the holidays!

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