WKC‘s traditional 62nd Annual Bottoms-Up Regatta on the Cle Elum River featuring camping, river runs, slalom and downriver races, and campfire event.

Rat Trip Bridge to Sauk

A fun day of surfing with waves for all ages:-) I plan on meeting at the Copper Canyon take-out Saturday and LEAVING the take-out at 11am. Copper Canyon: https://www.lcpud.org/recreation/copper-canyon-creek-take-out-site/. Please note that there are no directions on how to get to Copper Canyon on the PUD website. On the map, it is not labeled, except as "take-out".

WKC‘s traditional 62nd Annual Bottoms-Up Regatta on the Cle Elum River featuring camping, river runs, slalom and downriver races, and campfire event.

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

After work training session focused on strokes & boat control.

Let’s spend later afternoon and evening hanging out at Fall into the Wall (FITW), our local “Disney Land / putt-putt golf course” creek run located at the crest of Snoqualmie Pass. Never done it? Are you confident paddling our local go-to class IV runs such as the NF Sky, upper Green gorge, Peshastin Creek? Do you lap Boulder Drop…? And while on these class IV runs, do you push yourself to make harder moves? If you paddle solidly, in control, and make harder moves on those type of runs (we’re not talking just making it through upright…), maybe you want to step it up a notch and experience some steeper gradient? If so, FITW might be just the ticket. I’m happy to go slow, scout, and help break down the run into easier-to-digest bits and pieces. Since it’s a short, roadside run, we’ll be doing multiple laps so you can always observe a lap from shore to see how it’s done. Or just come up to hang out, watch (and document) the carnage! After our laps we‘ll hang out to swap stories over snacks and beverage of choice. As a reminder – this is a “social”, so I should not be considered a guide or “trip leader”, nor will I always be there for a rescue. But I’ll do what I can. I’m just coordinating a fun social evening at FITW. A request… Please be flexible with the date, as water level is key. This date – June 9th – is our target date. June 16th is a backup option in case water levels do not cooperate June 9th. If levels don‘t cooperate for June 9th, I‘ll cancel the June 9th trip and create a trip for June 16th.

June 10-11

June 10 -11

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

June 17 (Saturday), 9am, Sunnyside Ave N Boat Ramp. Paddle Lake Union, enjoy the city views, and perhaps head up the Montlake cut. Duration - 3 hours. Limit 10

Lets enjoy the longest days of the year and have some fun in the sun!

Come out for the day or camp with friends and run the Wenatchee for a 3-day weekend. This is an excellent class 3 run with great play spots for surfing and big wave trains.

We will be meeting at Riverside Park in Cashemere each day at 11 to coordinate running shuttle to the put in. The options for the put in will be Leavenworth or below the Peshastin damn and will be based on flow and group preference.

Camping will be coordinated outside of the event itself and I plan on camping in the area starting Friday night to Monday. Feel free to reach out to me directly if you would like to coordinate on camping. I will most likely be staying at a nice spot next to Chiwaukum Creek, about 10 miles east of Leavenworth.

Playing daily on the Wenatchee from 6/18-6/23. Class III kayaking or swimming skills required. Meet at Cashmere park daily at 10:00am.

Lets enjoy the longest days of the year and have some fun in the sun!

Come out for the day or camp with friends and run the Wenatchee for a 3-day weekend. This is an excellent class 3 run with great play spots for surfing and big wave trains.

We will be meeting at Riverside Park in Cashemere each day at 11 to coordinate running shuttle to the put in. The options for the put in will be Leavenworth or below the Peshastin damn and will be based on flow and group preference.

Camping will be coordinated outside of the event itself and I plan on camping in the area starting Friday night to Monday. Feel free to reach out to me directly if you would like to coordinate on camping. I will most likely be staying at a nice spot next to Chiwaukum Creek, about 10 miles east of Leavenworth.

Playing daily on the Wenatchee from 6/18-6/23. Class III kayaking or swimming skills required. Meet at Cashmere park daily at 10:00am.

Lets enjoy the longest days of the year and have some fun in the sun!

Come out for the day or camp with friends and run the Wenatchee for a 3-day weekend. This is an excellent class 3 run with great play spots for surfing and big wave trains.

We will be meeting at Riverside Park in Cashemere each day at 11 to coordinate running shuttle to the put in. The options for the put in will be Leavenworth or below the Peshastin damn and will be based on flow and group preference.

Camping will be coordinated outside of the event itself and I plan on camping in the area starting Friday night to Monday. Feel free to reach out to me directly if you would like to coordinate on camping. I will most likely be staying at a nice spot next to Chiwaukum Creek, about 10 miles east of Leavenworth.

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

Playing daily on the Wenatchee from 6/18-6/23. Class III kayaking or swimming skills required. Meet at Cashmere park daily at 10:00am.

Playing daily on the Wenatchee from 6/18-6/23. Class III kayaking or swimming skills required. Meet at Cashmere park daily at 10:00am.

Playing daily on the Wenatchee from 6/18-6/23. Class III kayaking or swimming skills required. Meet at Cashmere park daily at 10:00am.

Playing daily on the Wenatchee from 6/18-6/23. Class III kayaking or swimming skills required. Meet at Cashmere park daily at 10:00am.

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

July 9 (Sunday), 9am, Brace Point (98th St Street End), Paddle South to Three Tree, North to Alki, or across to Vashon depending on weather and group desire. Duration - 3 hours. Immersion gear required. Limit 10

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

July 15-16

July 15-16

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

Gig Harbor boat launch to Sunrise Beach Park, then over to Vashon Island and down to the Girl Scout camp and back over to return to the boat launch in the Harbor. We will practice our skills on the water as we go. SKI/SKII Dry suit required, bring lunch, snacks and extra water. 3 to 4 hours limit 6

Thea Foss waterway, Launch at Thea Foss Park, head towards North End of Doc Street to Port of Tacoma waterway and explorer near the shipping canals towards Puyallup river mouth and sandbar. 4 hrs Meet at 9 a.m. bring lunch, snacks and extra water Dress: dry suit required, SKI & SKII Limit 6 Please email if you have questions. kayakchris49@gmail.com

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

Blake Island Marine State Park, Manchester, Wa Overnight Sea Kayaking trip (SK+)

Friday 7/28/23
Launching from Southworth crossing to Blake Island (1 NM crossing, 2 NM shoreline paddle). Set up camp with kayak options of circumnavigating or hiking around Blake Island.
Saturday 7/29/23 return to Southworth

Basic Sea Kayak rescue skills required.
Sea Kayak with bulkheads and deck lines
dry/wet suit, PFD, pump and paddle float required
Marine VHF recommended
Comfortable paddling in wind gusts up to 10 MPH, bracing maybe required.

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

We will start at Owens Beach and paddle to Vashon and the around to Maury Island. Lunch inside the aquatic Reserve and back to Owens Beach. Limit 6 SKIII dry suit required. Start at 9:00 and return by 2:00

Owens Beach to Narrows Bridge and Back. Flood in and Ebb out, play under bridge and head to Salmon Beach on the eddy. Back to Pt. Defiance for rough water play. We will review route on beach before leaving, and make a decision to go or not. This depends of weather, currents, and boat traffic. Will chart distance and decide where to have lunch. Dry Suit required. SKIII Limit 6 Meet at 9 a.m. and Launch 9:30 a.m. back by 3:00 p.m.

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

One of the best rivers in the state with something for just about everyone! The plan is to run from BZ Corner to Northwestern Park with options for people to pick what section they want to run. The section from BZ corner to Husum is a class 3+ river gorge with somewhat steep rapids. Husum Falls marks the bottom of this section and is a class 4 waterfall that can easliy be portaged or run multiple times since it has convenient access. We can scout this from the road on the way to the put in. The section below Husum to Northwestern Park, called the lower, is a fun class 2-2+ run with a great surf wave called Cave Wave. There is another section below Northwestern Park, often called the lower lower, that goes all the way to the Columbia. Althought the plan doesn‘t currently include this section, there may be an option for it one of the days and depending on the group preferences. I would be looking for someone to lead this section if we have people interested since I have not run it before. This is a class 3 run with excellent scenery and one mandatory portage around Stealhead Falls. We will be meeting at Northwestern Park each day at 11 to coordinate running shuttle and figuring out who would like to run which section. The towns of White Salmon and Hood River both have great options for dining, brewerys, and lodging. Camping and dining will be coordinated outside of the event. Most likely people (including myself) will want to camp at Trout Lake, the campground is called Guler Mt. Adams County Park. I will be at the campground starting Friday night and anyone can reach out to me directly to coordinate camping.

August 12-13

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

Bring a new paddler! There will be extra gear (need something just ask), a lot of safety and a lot of fun. A great way to introduce someone who‘s interested to whitewater while its nice and warm.

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

Have our recent low-water Octobers bummed you out? Here’s a hint – the ocean is never too low. And if you’ve never tried ocean surfing in your river kayak, you’re missing out! Hobuck has a nice long beach where one can almost always find friendly waves. And even if the glassies aren’t working great, the “soup zone” is a perfect place to practice your side surfing before you really need – or want – it on a river! And I’m happy to provide pointers & tips to get you started. Plus, Hobuck has great, laidback camping with some amenities (showers, bathroom, etc.). Or if you’re feeling less rustic, there are cabins you can rent (the ones in the campground will be closer to those of us camping). My plan is to be there Fri-Sun, but feel free to join whenever. I’ve set each day up as its own trip, so if you feel so inclined, sign up for the days you plan to join. Or if that’s too complicated, just pick one… For you sea kayakers who clicked on this link thinking this might be a sea kayak event… I’ll be surfing in river and surf kayaks and working with those in similar boats. But you’re more than welcome to join in the fun!

Have our recent low-water Octobers bummed you out? Here’s a hint – the ocean is never too low. And if you’ve never tried ocean surfing in your river kayak, you’re missing out! Hobuck has a nice long beach where one can almost always find friendly waves. And even if the glassies aren’t working great, the “soup zone” is a perfect place to practice your side surfing before you really need – or want – it on a river! And I’m happy to provide pointers & tips to get you started. Plus, Hobuck has great, laidback camping with some amenities (showers, bathroom, etc.). Or if you’re feeling less rustic, there are cabins you can rent (the ones in the campground will be closer to those of us camping). My plan is to be there Fri-Sun, but feel free to join whenever. I’ve set each day up as its own trip, so if you feel so inclined, sign up for the days you plan to join. Or if that’s too complicated, just pick one… For you sea kayakers who clicked on this link thinking this might be a sea kayak event… I’ll be surfing in river and surf kayaks and working with those in similar boats. But you’re more than welcome to join in the fun!

Have our recent low-water Octobers bummed you out? Here’s a hint – the ocean is never too low. And if you’ve never tried ocean surfing in your river kayak, you’re missing out! Hobuck has a nice long beach where one can almost always find friendly waves. And even if the glassies aren’t working great, the “soup zone” is a perfect place to practice your side surfing before you really need – or want – it on a river! And I’m happy to provide pointers & tips to get you started. Plus, Hobuck has great, laidback camping with some amenities (showers, bathroom, etc.). Or if you’re feeling less rustic, there are cabins you can rent (the ones in the campground will be closer to those of us camping). My plan is to be there Fri-Sun, but feel free to join whenever. I’ve set each day up as its own trip, so if you feel so inclined, sign up for the days you plan to join. Or if that’s too complicated, just pick one… For you sea kayakers who clicked on this link thinking this might be a sea kayak event… I’ll be surfing in river and surf kayaks and working with those in similar boats. But you’re more than welcome to join in the fun!

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

Community Race and Potluck

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

Let’s spend the weekend exploring some of the amazing rivers on the Olympic Peninsula. Specifics are TBD until we have a read on levels for the weekend. But likely candidates include the Humptulips, Matheny, Wyncoochee, Calawah, Sitkum, and Sol Duc. Difficulty wise, we’ll try and stick with options that are mostly class III/III+ with the possible occasional class IV (that could hopefully be portaged if desired). I’ve created separate trips for both Saturday and Sunday, so assuming you’ll be joining both days please sign up for both. For those hoping to join only for Saturday, just sign up for that day. If you only want to join for Sunday, we’ll see if we can pick our location with confidence sometime by end-of-week. But that’s not always possible

Let’s spend the weekend exploring some of the amazing rivers on the Olympic Peninsula. Specifics are TBD until we have a read on levels for the weekend. But likely candidates include the Humptulips, Matheny, Wyncoochee, Calawah, Sitkum, and Sol Duc. Difficulty wise, we’ll try and stick with options that are mostly class III/III+ with the possible occasional class IV (that could hopefully be portaged if desired). I’ve created separate trips for both Saturday and Sunday, so assuming you’ll be joining both days please sign up for both. For those hoping to join only for Saturday, just sign up for that day. If you only want to join for Sunday, we’ll see if we can pick our location with confidence sometime by end-of-week. But that’s not always possible

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

My plan for this year is to step back from a formal itinerary and just coordinate this as a social weekend of paddling and camping at Matheny. Assuming levels cooperate, my (personal) plan is to hopefully paddle upper (IV) + middle (III) one day, and ½ middle (III) + lower (IV) the other day. But there are lots of options in the vicinity, both on Matheny itself as well as on the surrounding rivers - everything from class II (Queets), class III (middle Matheny), to class IV+ (V) (Sams). My expectation is that everyone will pick and choose their own adventure and coordinate with those that have similar interests and abilities. If you’re not sure if others signed up will have similar interests & abilities as you, feel free to let me know your expectations and I’ll happily help you partner up for something that should suit your needs. Or better yet, have your regular paddling posse sign up as well… I’m happy to provide guidance on options but won’t necessarily be there to show/guide you down the river. The adventure is all part of OP paddling! I’ve set each day up as its own trip, so if you feel so inclined, sign up for the days you plan to join. Or if that’s too complicated, just pick one…

My plan for this year is to step back from a formal itinerary and just coordinate this as a social weekend of paddling and camping at Matheny. Assuming levels cooperate, my (personal) plan is to hopefully paddle upper (IV) + middle (III) one day, and ½ middle (III) + lower (IV) the other day. But there are lots of options in the vicinity, both on Matheny itself as well as on the surrounding rivers - everything from class II (Queets), class III (middle Matheny), to class IV+ (V) (Sams). My expectation is that everyone will pick and choose their own adventure and coordinate with those that have similar interests and abilities. If you’re not sure if others signed up will have similar interests & abilities as you, feel free to let me know your expectations and I’ll happily help you partner up for something that should suit your needs. Or better yet, have your regular paddling posse sign up as well… I’m happy to provide guidance on options but won’t necessarily be there to show/guide you down the river. The adventure is all part of OP paddling! I’ve set each day up as its own trip, so if you feel so inclined, sign up for the days you plan to join. Or if that’s too complicated, just pick one…

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

super fun test trip
(does the release agreement show up when I complete this quick event?)

A local river TBD by flow. Class II+/III. Celebrating Larry Grant‘s 75th birthday. Gathering to follow paddle at pub in south Seattle. Paddle is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gathering is approximately 4 p.m. to 8. p.m.

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.

Sea Kayak Exercise Paddle every Tuesday 7:30 AM year around
Location Lk Sam St Park Tibbets Beach
Wheels helpful
confirm with Terry Fox tfox@siemc.com otherwise just show up
This is an out and back paddle on the lake so you can cut it short and still be covered.