I took Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe’s introductory whitewater class, Full Immersion Whitewater 1, in the early spring of 2010. Rivers will NEVER be the same for me. Coming from a primarily flatwater paddling background, I understood the concept of current, but had no idea how to read the water. This whitewater kayaking class covered …
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Feb 28-Mar 4, 2013 Recently, Malcolm Kelly, Steve Pilch, and myself participated in an American Canoe Association IDW to certify as whitewater instructors. There were seven candidates in all, and the course was lead by Instructor Trainer Ben Morton while assisted by Paul Kuthe and Heather Herbeck. Thanks to our excellent instructors, I learned far …
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Kayak surfing with the Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe Staff off the Coast of Portland Oregon. If you are looking to learn how to Kayak surf, white water kayak, or tour in a sea kayak then let us take you there. Our instructors are ACA and BCU certified with passion and drive to teach.
Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe is proud to offer a classes in Rolling and Bracing Skills. These skils are fundamental for feeling more comfortable while kayaking or canoeing. We teach group and private kayak lessons. In the winter you can normally find us Wednesdays at the North Clackamas Aquatic Park. Call for more details at …
This is a short video of a play boat clinic put on by Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe with Stephen Wright from Jackson Kayak Company. We were able to capture some great video of some local paddlers. The clinic was held at Bob’s Hole on the Clackamas river in Oregon.
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***Get It Together*** FIRST things first: LIST all of your materials. Start with a game plan! Embrace your inner artist and draw the boat with the outfitting you want. This will become both your shopping- and check-list. Do you have all of the D-rings, daisy chains, flotation, drybags, shock cord, static line, clips and hardware …
