Two Day Kayak Trip
Adult: $295
Class Schedule
ALL PADDLING GEAR PROVIDED
Introduction level - no experience required but a Basic Skills Kayak class would be OK.
This class is offered at our
Portland location.
Develop your kayak skills and paddling awareness while camping and boating in an estuary along the Oregon coast. This outing introduces paddlers to the essential skills and appropriate gear needed for taking on day tours or multi day trips. The class is hands on. Our goal during the weekend is to expose you to the elements of a successful trip, from planning and participation, to completion.
Oregon Coast 2 Day Kayak Trip
are offered one weekend each month during the spring, summer and fall. Call for details and reservations. Or see our calendar.
888.571.4545
Outline: Oregon Coast 2 Day Kayak Trip
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Introduction to basic equipment
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Launching and landing from the shore
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Introduction to how body, boat and blade work together
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Basic body mechanics and efficiency of stroke
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Forward and reverse paddling
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Sweep strokes
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Draw strokes
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Turning on the move
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Edging while turning
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Wet exits
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Deep water assisted re-entries
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Packing for overnight trips
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Trip planning
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Environmental Awareness
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
FOR CAMP:
-Sleeping bag and pad
-Tent (Alder Creek provides tarps
for group areas)
-Swimsuit
-1 pair walking shorts
-2 cotton T shirts
-Synthetic pile pants and jacket
-Rain coat and pants
-2 pair underwear
-Towel (small)
-Toilet kit
-Long sleeve shirt
-Sunglasses w/strap (chums or
croakies)
-Insect repellent
-Flashlight w/spare bulb and
batteries
-Spare eye glasses or contacts
-Shoes and socks
-small drybags to store personal
gear
Optional Gear:
-Camera w/film, batteries, and dry
storage
-Book
-Writing tablet and pen
-Fishing gear and license
-Folding chair (small)
-Musical instruments (check w/us to
make sure it is appropriate)
-Binoculars
Alder Creek provides dry bags for your personal gear and group gear for camp. 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.
Meeting Place/Directions:
We meet at the Whalen Island County Park in the Sand Lake Estuary at 9:00 am on Saturday. From Portland head west on Hwy 26 to Hwy 6, go south on Hwy 6 towards Tillamook. At the intersection of Hwy 6 and 101 turn South (left), go about 8 miles and turn right onto Sand Lake Rd. Follow Sand Lake Rd and turn right into Whalen Island County Park. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours. You will receive a map with your confirmation packet.
Call for more information.
888.571.4545
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