Canoeing in Current - Learn To Canoe Portland, Oregon

The Canoeing River Currents Class by Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe is for anyone that wants to take a canoe down a river.
Discover ways to successfully negotiate swift current and small rapids in open canoes with either one or two paddlers. The Pacific Northwest has many spectacular rivers but most have strong current and can be tretcherous without the right skills. Let us teach you the fundamentals of river canoeing by starting out with some review of flat water techniques and strokes. After that we head down the river putting all your skills to use on a fun and enjoyable local trip.
Basic hydrology and whitewater anatomy
Review of how body, boat and blade work together
Basic body mechanics and efficiency of stroke
Forward and reverse paddling review
Sweep strokes
Draw strokes
Edging
Proactive and Re-active Bracing (high and low)
Swimming and self rescue in whitewater
Eddy turns
Peel Outs
Ferries
...and more!
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[@danbolton3180]

Ah, from the Sunday you were headed to the Clackamas. Looks like a productive class.

[@SkylinersYeti]

wife and I attend last spring. It was good to have the training. Not an expert yet but continue to practice.