Holiday Gift Ideas
Finding the right holiday gift, whether small or large, for the paddler in your life can be tricky! So we asked our staff what some of their favorite pieces of gear are. If you are trying to find something a little …
2022 Fall SALE!
Used rental boats for sale!
Dozens of kayaks, canoes and SUP boards for sale!
Stop by the shop at Jantzen Beach to check out and pick up these USED paddle craft for some awesome …
Layering for Paddle Sports
Whenever you go paddling it is important to make sure you are properly layering for Paddle Sports. Over the summer with warm water and air temperatures it can be easy to properly prepare for immersion. Winter and Spring days can …
5 Tips for a Better Paddling Experience
Paddling is a great activity with many opportunities to enjoy the sport. From exercise to sight seeing, dynamic water to flat water, multi day excursions to just floating, the options seem endless. Hopefully you have already had a great paddling …
Waterway Access Permit: Out with the Old, In with the New
Over the last handful of years, Oregon paddlers have become familiar with the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) permits required for all non-motorized craft 10′ and longer. This was an annual permit to fund the prevention of invasive species in our …
Read more Waterway Access Permit: Out with the Old, In with the New
Whitewater Kayaking Is Supposed to be Fun
I love working at a paddlesports shop because I get to “nerd out” all day with other paddlers. I speak with people from all different parts of the sport – sea kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, canoeing, surf kayaking, rafting, …
Upcoming Events
Mar
25
Sat
9:00 am
Full Immersion Whitewater 2
Full Immersion Whitewater 2
Mar 25 @ 9:00 am – Mar 26 @ 4:00 pm
The Second Step to Learn Whitewater Kayaking This 2 day class builds on everything you learned in Full Immersion 1 as you continue to learn whitewater kayaking! Spend two days on the river pushing your …
9:30 am
Columbia River Wildlife Tour
@ Ridgefield Kayaking
Columbia River Wildlife Tour
@ Ridgefield Kayaking
Mar 25 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Kayaks are a GREAT way to see wildlife! Come paddle through the winding waterways of the Columbia River. Explore the water trail looking for inhabitants of the National Wildlife Refuge! We will focus on easy …
10:00 am
Strokes & Maneuvers
@ Alder Creek Jantzen Beach Location
Strokes & Maneuvers
@ Alder Creek Jantzen Beach Location
Mar 25 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Refine your strokes and become more efficient and effective Sea Kayaking The Strokes and maneuvers class, held on sheltered water, provides the student with a repertoire of useful strokes and boat maneuvers. The key cause …
Mar
26
Sun
11:00 am
Basic Skills Kayaking – Jantzen ...
Basic Skills Kayaking – Jantzen ...
Mar 26 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Learn the basics of kayaking in Portland Oregon! The Basic Skills Kayaking class establishes the foundation that all paddlers need to navigate and be safe on the water. You will learn how to move a …
