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Cost: $125.00 Adult
Length: Full Day - 6 Hours
ALL PADDLING GEAR PROVIDED or bring your own
REFINEMENT LEVEL: BCU 2 Star Award or instructor's approval required
Location: This class meets in the Columbia River Gorge, location to be decided.
Outline: Intro to Paddling in Conditions
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Apply all of your flat water strokes and maneuvers in a windy open water environment with wind up to 15 knots
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Learn how to make use of a skeg or rudder to balance your direction in a cross or down-wind scenario
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Gain experience paddling in head, side and following seas
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Apply your self and assisted rescue skills in the kind of environment where they are likely to be needed
On the water, You Will Need:
- Tennis shoes or river sandals with wool socks or wetsuit booties
- Sunglasses with retention device (i.e. Croakies, Chums, etc)
- Sunscreen (SPF 30), lip balm (SPF 15)
- Sun hat, rain hat, and/or fleece hat
- Synthetic top and bottom (thermal underwear, heavier wt. for cooler weather)
- Rain coat and rain pants
- Nylon shorts and/or swimsuit
- Water bottle (1 quart)
- Towel and change of clothes for ride home
- Lunch and snacks
Optional Gear:
- Camera with film, batteries and dry storage
Meeting Place/Directions:
This class meets in the Columbia River Gorge, location to be decided. You will receive detailed instructions and a map with your confirmation packet.
If you have any questions about what to bring please contact us. Alder Creek has a full line of paddling equipment and accessories. We would be happy to assist you in getting outfitted for your trip. Please remember to keep your personal gear to a minimum, but keep your comfort in mind. Remember the goal is to travel light and efficiently.
Call for more information.
Reservations: 888.571.4545
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