Retail Location: 200 NE Tomahawk Island Dr. Portland, OR

  • (503)285-0464
  • Locations
    • Jantzen Beach Store
    • Ridgefield Rentals
    • Tualatin Rentals
    • Lake Oswego Rentals
  • Contact
  • Search Classes

Alder Creek
Menu
  • About Us
      • About Us
          • Alder Creek History
          • Our Team
          • Testimonials
          • Contact
          • Monthly Photo Contest
        • Close
      • Blog
        • View All Posts

          • Recent Posts

            • Spring Paddle Fest is Back!!
            • Enjoying the “Awe” of Winter Paddling
            • A Paddle in Shell Beach
        • Close
      • Locations
        • All Locations

          • Jantzen Beach
          • Ridgefield
          • Tualatin
          • Lake Oswego
        Close
      • Galleries
          • Photo Gallery
          • Pics of the Month
          • Video Gallery
          • Lumpy Waters
        • Close
      • Services
          • All Services
          • Boat Repair
          • Gasket Repair
          • Boat Storage
        • Close
    • Close
  • Classes
      • Classes & Tours

        • SUP Classes
        • Canoe Classes
        • Kayak Classes
      • Locations

        • Portland / Jantzen Beach
        • Ridgefield
        • George Rogers / Lake Oswego
      • Other

        • Kids Camp
        • Private Offerings
        • International Trips
    • Close
  • Shop
    • Paddle Craft
      • Recreational Kayaks
      • Touring Kayaks
      • Tandem Kayaks
      • Fishing Kayaks
      • Pedal Kayaks
      • Whitewater Kayaks
      • Inflatable Kayaks
      • Packrafts
      • Rafts
      • Canoes
      • SUPs
    • Gear & Accessories
      • Kayak Paddles
      • Canoe Paddles
      • SUP Paddles
      • PFDs
      • Racks, Storage & Transportation
      • Fishing Accessories
      • Sprayskirts
      • Dry Bags & Boxes
      • Deck Storage Accessories
      • Safety Equipment
      • Outfitting & Repair
      • Books & Charts
      • Raft Frames, Oars & Accessories
    • Apparel
      • Apparel – Women
      • Apparel – Men
      • Drysuits
      • Wetsuits & Neoprene Clothing
      • Splash Wear
      • Footwear
      • Gloves & Pogies
      • Headwear
    • Gifts
    • Sale
    • Used
    • Close
  • Rentals
      • Portland/Jantzen Beach

        • Kayak/Canoe/SUP Rentals
        • Inflatable Kayak Rentals
        • Raft Rentals
        • Accessory Rentals
      • General Information

        • Rental Overview
        • Printable Waiver Form
      • Other Locations

        • Ridgefield
        • Tualatin
        • Lake Oswego
    • Close
  • Calendar
  • Search Classes
503.285.0464

Category: <span>General</span>

Alder CreekBlogGeneral
August 30, 2013 By aldermr

Basic Skills Kayaking testimonial

This is my first summer working for Alder Creek, and I have taught the basic skills kayaking class numerous times. Recently I took a few friends out kayaking on the Columbia River, my friends didn’t have a lot paddling experience. One of them tried to reach for a cooler that was located a few feet …

Read more Basic Skills Kayaking testimonial

General Instruction Touring Uncategorized
May 26, 2012 By aldermr

How to put on dry suit gaskets on your wrist and neck

Putting on a drysuit gasket should be done carefully. If you use force on the gasket you will tear an old gasket easier. Keep your gaskets lubed and treated to last longer. Check out our drysuit selection!

Read more How to put on dry suit gaskets on your wrist and neck

General Uncategorized Video Gallery YouTube Video 0 Comments
January 14, 2012 By admin

Plastic Welding Clinic

  Perhaps you were out paddling on a river, nailed a sharp rock and put a crack in your boat.  What now?  Bitumen tape or Gorilla tape is probably the fix to finish your run, but is there a better long-term solution?  Perhaps!   The topic of our last Winter Clinic was plastic welding.  We …

Read more Plastic Welding Clinic

Community Events Events General Instruction Uncategorized

Posts pagination

1 … 5 6

Subscribe to Our Blog

Categories

Upcoming Events

Jun
18
Thu
all-day Private Pool Class – Jantzen Beach @ Alder Creek Jantzen Beach
Private Pool Class – Jantzen Beach @ Alder Creek Jantzen Beach
Jun 18 all-day
Private Pool Class - Jantzen Beach @ Alder Creek Jantzen Beach | Portland | Oregon | United States
10am, 11am and 12pm Custom tailored coaching Tell us what you want to learn and we can help you accomplish your goals. Alder Creek’s seasoned instructional staff is ready to help you improve your roll, rescue …
Jun
19
Fri
all-day Basic Skills Kayaking – Jantzen ...
Basic Skills Kayaking – Jantzen ...
Jun 19 all-day
Basic Skills Kayaking - Jantzen Beach
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 …
all-day Private Pool Class – Jantzen Beach @ Alder Creek Jantzen Beach
Private Pool Class – Jantzen Beach @ Alder Creek Jantzen Beach
Jun 19 all-day
Private Pool Class - Jantzen Beach @ Alder Creek Jantzen Beach | Portland | Oregon | United States
10am, 11am and 12pm Custom tailored coaching Tell us what you want to learn and we can help you accomplish your goals. Alder Creek’s seasoned instructional staff is ready to help you improve your roll, rescue …
9:30 am Columbia River Wildlife Tour @ Ridgefield Kayaking
Columbia River Wildlife Tour @ Ridgefield Kayaking
Jun 19 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Columbia River Wildlife Tour @ Ridgefield Kayaking | Ridgefield | Washington | United States
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 …
View Calendar
Add
  • Add to Timely Calendar
  • Add to Google
  • Add to Outlook
  • Add to Apple Calendar
  • Add to other calendar
  • Export to XML

test

June 2026
M T W T F S S
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
2930  
« Mar    

Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe is the premiere paddle sports store and paddling school in Oregon. With one main retail location and four satellite rental locations, we can supply all of your paddling needs. We take pride in our knowledgeable staff and great inventory selection.

Newsletter
Contact Info
(503)285-0464: Portland - Jantzen Beach
(360)727-4520: Ridgefield Rentals
(971)930-0152: Tualatin Rentals
(541)705-0283: Lake Oswego Rentals
(503)285-0464: Shopping Questions
Copyright © 2026 Alder Creek
Alder Creek
Menu
  • About Us
      • About Us
          • Alder Creek History
          • Our Team
          • Testimonials
          • Contact
          • Monthly Photo Contest
        • Close
      • Blog
        • View All Posts

          • Recent Posts

            • Spring Paddle Fest is Back!!
            • Enjoying the “Awe” of Winter Paddling
            • A Paddle in Shell Beach
        • Close
      • Locations
        • All Locations

          • Jantzen Beach
          • Ridgefield
          • Tualatin
          • Lake Oswego
        Close
      • Galleries
          • Photo Gallery
          • Pics of the Month
          • Video Gallery
          • Lumpy Waters
        • Close
      • Services
          • All Services
          • Boat Repair
          • Gasket Repair
          • Boat Storage
        • Close
    • Close
  • Classes
      • Classes & Tours

        • SUP Classes
        • Canoe Classes
        • Kayak Classes
      • Locations

        • Portland / Jantzen Beach
        • Ridgefield
        • George Rogers / Lake Oswego
      • Other

        • Kids Camp
        • Private Offerings
        • International Trips
    • Close
  • Shop
    • Paddle Craft
      • Recreational Kayaks
      • Touring Kayaks
      • Tandem Kayaks
      • Fishing Kayaks
      • Pedal Kayaks
      • Whitewater Kayaks
      • Inflatable Kayaks
      • Packrafts
      • Rafts
      • Canoes
      • SUPs
    • Gear & Accessories
      • Kayak Paddles
      • Canoe Paddles
      • SUP Paddles
      • PFDs
      • Racks, Storage & Transportation
      • Fishing Accessories
      • Sprayskirts
      • Dry Bags & Boxes
      • Deck Storage Accessories
      • Safety Equipment
      • Outfitting & Repair
      • Books & Charts
      • Raft Frames, Oars & Accessories
    • Apparel
      • Apparel – Women
      • Apparel – Men
      • Drysuits
      • Wetsuits & Neoprene Clothing
      • Splash Wear
      • Footwear
      • Gloves & Pogies
      • Headwear
    • Gifts
    • Sale
    • Used
    • Close
  • Rentals
      • Portland/Jantzen Beach

        • Kayak/Canoe/SUP Rentals
        • Inflatable Kayak Rentals
        • Raft Rentals
        • Accessory Rentals
      • General Information

        • Rental Overview
        • Printable Waiver Form
      • Other Locations

        • Ridgefield
        • Tualatin
        • Lake Oswego
    • Close
  • Calendar
  • Search Classes
503.285.0464
MENU
Alder Creek
  • (503)285-0464
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Us
      • Alder Creek History
      • Our Team
      • Testimonials
      • Contact
      • Monthly Photo Contest
      • Back
    • Blog
      • View All Posts
      • Back
    • Locations
      • All Locations
      • Jantzen Beach
      • Ridgefield
      • Tualatin
      • Lake Oswego
      • Back
    • Galleries
      • Photo Gallery
      • Video Gallery
      • Back
    • Services
      • All Services
      • Boat Repair
      • Gasket Repair
      • Boat Storage
      • Back
    • Back
  • Classes
    • Classes & Tours
      • SUP Classes
      • Canoe Classes
      • Kayak Classes
      • Back
    • Locations
      • Portland / Jantzen Beach
      • Ridgefield
      • George Rogers / Lake Oswego
      • Back
    • Other
      • Kids Camp
      • Private Offerings
      • International Trips
      • Back
    • Back
  • Shop
    • Paddle Craft
      • Recreational Kayaks
      • Touring Kayaks
      • Tandem Kayaks
      • Fishing Kayaks
      • Pedal Kayaks
      • Whitewater Kayaks
      • Inflatable Kayaks
      • Packrafts
      • Rafts
      • Canoes
      • SUPs
      • Back
    • Gear & Accessories
      • Kayak Paddles
      • Canoe Paddles
      • SUP Paddles
      • PFDs
      • Racks, Storage & Transportation
      • Fishing Accessories
      • Sprayskirts
      • Dry Bags & Boxes
      • Deck Storage Accessories
      • Safety Equipment
      • Outfitting & Repair
      • Books & Charts
      • Raft Frames, Oars & Accessories
      • Back
    • Apparel
      • Apparel – Women
      • Apparel – Men
      • Drysuits
      • Wetsuits & Neoprene Clothing
      • Splash Wear
      • Footwear
      • Gloves & Pogies
      • Headwear
      • Back
    • Gifts
    • Sale
    • Used
    • Back
  • Rentals
    • Portland/Jantzen Beach
      • Kayak/Canoe/SUP Rentals
      • Inflatable Kayak Rentals
      • Raft Rentals
      • Accessory Rentals
      • Back
    • General Information
      • Rental Overview
      • Printable Waiver Form
      • Back
    • Other Locations
      • Ridgefield
      • Tualatin
      • Lake Oswego
      • Back
    • Back
  • Calendar
  • Search Classes