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McKenna to Yelm Hydroplant (Centralia Power House)
We want to clean up the Intertidal Area this year!
From the Yelm Hydro plant to the 6th Ave. WDFW access point.
Class I+ with some wood issues likely. A nice canoe section
Joint trip with Paddle Trails Canoe Club
11:00 to 12:30
Come, get wet, have fun! All craft welcome
Want to get wet and have fun???
Play kayak polo in the Tukwila Pool. All boaters welcome; you‘ll need your own boat, PFD, skirt, swimsuit, towel.
Deep end will be polo. Shallow end open for general use!
PLEASE EMAIL OR TEXT CHRIS BY SATURDAY IF YOU NEED GEAR!
This trip is perfect for new whitewater graduates or anybody who wants to dial their roll and transition to class 3. We will work on rolling in current, eddy lines, boils and might even get after some hand rolls if people are interested. The goal here is to have fun and test our limits in a safe environment. I recommend having a semi reliable flat water roll before signing up.
This is a post WKC class skill refresher trip on a local class II stretch
Shoreline Pool
19030 1st Ave NE
Come to the Shoreline pool sesh and have Dane help you with your roll! Please bring your own gear and be prepared to pay the pool session fee. 2 people max
to be determined dependent on water levels; 10:30 am to 3:00 pm
This will be an active play day in Deception Pass.
The projected current is a 7.8 knot ebb in Canoe Pass, so likely good play conditions.
I plan to camp on Friday night so let‘s coordinate!
Sign up for all the details.
Also, this trip will run as a private trip if the club is still shut down. So contact me directly and we‘ll run it off the books.
Barrywalstead@gmail.com
Intermediate River Running Skills
Joint trip with Paddle Trails Canoe Club
Open pool play. Come to have fun and get wet. All craft welcome!
Be sure to rinse your boat out thoroughly before entering the pool.
This trip is perfect for new whitewater graduates or anybody who wants to dial their roll and transition to class 3. We will work on rolling in current, eddy lines, boils and might even get after some hand rolls if people are interested. The goal here is to have fun and test our limits in a safe environment. I recommend having a semi reliable flat water roll before signing up.
Come to the Northwest Creeking Competition to race or just to have fun! This race brings kayakers from all over the world to compete, NO KIDDING! There‘s camping right along the river, races, food, swag, and waterfalls!
You can race or volunteer or BOTH!
This is a volunteer supported event! IF you volunteer you get free camping, free food, free race entry, and free fun! You can do it all!
Here‘s the link to check out the race information and to fill out a race application or volunteer application.
https://www.northwestcreekingcomp.com/
This is also a great race for spectators! There‘s people hucking Sunset Falls all weekend long!!
The race Saturday is on the East Fork of the Lewis river and is class 4. There is one 20 foot waterfall at the start of the race course.
The race Sunday is on Canyon Creek of the Lewis which is also 4+ and has very nice waterfall drops.
***I am not in charge of this race and I will be volunteering***
2-day class (Sat/Sun); Safety and Rescue Class by Casey Garland
Washington Park Boat Launch, Anacortes
Saturday morning we will meet at 9:00am and launch from Washington State Park 10:00am at slack and get a little help from current as we cross the Bellingham/Guemes Channel convergence to the south west tip of Cypress Island. This is a 3 mile crossing so boats on water 10:00am sharp to dash across before wind picks up (if any or alot). Take a stretch/nature break at Strawberry Island at approximately 12:00pm. Back in boats and continue up west side of island to round north tip at slack 2:56pm (maybe check out Tow Island if we have time). From there a short paddle down to Pelican Beach were we shall set up camp, review the day, tell stories and eat hearty. Campfires permited.
Estimated distance: 10nm
Next morning launch 10:00am (or when group and/or weather agrees) and paddle down the east side exploring and enjoying. We will have a slight current against us so a 2:00pm return time is estimated including stops and sites to see. Brunch & Beer for those who are in.
Estimated distance: 8nm
Total Trip Distance: 18nm
Come to the Northwest Creeking Competition to race or just to have fun! This race brings kayakers from all over the world to compete, NO KIDDING! There‘s camping right along the river, races, food, swag, and waterfalls!
You can race or volunteer or BOTH!
This is a volunteer supported event! IF you volunteer you get free camping, free food, free race entry, and free fun! You can do it all!
Here‘s the link to check out the race information and to fill out a race application or volunteer application.
https://www.northwestcreekingcomp.com/
This is also a great race for spectators! There‘s people hucking Sunset Falls all weekend long!!
The race Saturday is on the East Fork of the Lewis river and is class 4. There is one 20 foot waterfall at the start of the race course.
The race Sunday is on Canyon Creek of the Lewis which is also 4+ and has very nice waterfall drops.
***I am not in charge of this race and I will be volunteering***
2-day class (Sat/Sun); Safety and Rescue Class by Casey Garland
11:00 to 12:30
Come, get wet, have fun! All craft welcome
Want to get wet and have fun???
Play kayak polo in the Tukwila Pool. All boaters welcome; you‘ll need your own boat, PFD, skirt, swimsuit, towel.
Deep end will be polo. Shallow end open for general use!
PLEASE EMAIL OR TEXT CHRIS BY SATURDAY IF YOU NEED GEAR!
This trip is perfect for new whitewater graduates or anybody who wants to dial their roll and transition to class 3. We will work on rolling in current, eddy lines, boils and might even get after some hand rolls if people are interested. The goal here is to have fun and test our limits in a safe environment. I recommend having a semi reliable flat water roll before signing up.
Post WKC WW class skills refresher on class II+ stretch
Shoreline Pool
19030 1st Ave NE
Come to the Shoreline pool sesh and have Dane help you with your roll! Please bring your own gear and be prepared to pay the pool session fee. 2 people max
Meet at San Juan ferry terminal to catch a 10:35 boat
Circumnavigate Lopez Is with a one night camp at Spencer Spit. Not suitable for beginners. If I don‘t know you, we can discuss required skill sets and gear.
Brush up on basic skills such as ferrying, eddy hopping and reading rapids. Competent pool roll required, combat roll is a plus! (Rolling will not be coached). In case of high water, location will be moved to another nearby river
Landsburg Park Cedar River
Landsburg Rd SE
Maple Valley, WA 98038
https://www.america
This trip is LEVEL DEPENDENT so please check the gauge the FRIDAY night BEFORE. IF levels are 400-800 cfs on the Cedar by Friday 6 PM the NIGHT before the trip is ON. If the levels are out of range the trip is OFF. I want people to have the change to work on gates in their kayaks, the levels chosen are BEST for the Slalom Park.
American Whitewater Link: https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/2078/
Come play on the Slalom course at the Cedar. Bring your sliciest kayak, playboat, or even your creek boat! I can give informal pointers and show folks how to raise and lower the functional gates.
Get ready for the next Cedar Slalom race by having some fun learning the course!
Laps will be walked, no need for a shuttle!
If it‘s cold bring some coffee, tea or soup to warm your soul in the parking lot!
Meet at San Juan ferry terminal to catch a 10:35 boat
Circumnavigate Lopez Is with a one night camp at Spencer Spit. Not suitable for beginners. If I don‘t know you, we can discuss required skill sets and gear.
Open pool play. Come to have fun and get wet. All craft welcome!
Be sure to rinse your boat out thoroughly before entering the pool.
TBD pending participants and river levels
Come out and work on basics; improving eddy turns, ferrys, s turns, and more. Best for recent grads of the basic class!
This trip is perfect for new whitewater graduates or anybody who wants to dial their roll and transition to class 3. We will work on rolling in current, eddy lines, boils and might even get after some hand rolls if people are interested. The goal here is to have fun and test our limits in a safe environment. I recommend having a semi reliable flat water roll before signing up.
A fun paddling adventure between the base of Twin Falls and the normal SF Snoqualmie put-in. No (car) shuttle required!
Landsburg Park, Cedar River
Get back on the course. Build skills and strength. All paddlers and boats are welcome.
South Fork Stillaguamish (Mary Keppler)
Meet at Granite Falls McDonald‘s leaving at 10:30. Shuttle from take out at Verlot parking area across the street from Ranger Station.
The normal SF Snoqualmie run with the option of putting in a short ways further upstream
Landsburg Park, Cedar River
Get back on the course. Build skills and strength. All paddlers and boats are welcome.
A fun paddling adventure between the base of Twin Falls and the normal SF Snoqualmie put-in. No (car) shuttle required!
Landsburg Park, Cedar River
Get back on the course. Build skills and strength. All paddlers and boats are welcome.
The Teanaway River that is fed from the majestic Stuart Range. It‘s a beautiful class II+ run w/ cool sandstone slides that create some great surf / playspots.
Landsburg Park, Cedar River
Get back on the course. Build skills and strength. All paddlers and boats are welcome.
Landsburg Park, Cedar River
Get back on the course. Build skills and strength. All paddlers and boats are welcome.
Play run on the big Wenatchee (note change from previous date)
Fun creeekin‘ near Leavenworth (note: if water levels are too low or too high this event may be moved or rescheduled). Please note date change from June 7 due to conflict with Salmon la Sac
Landsburg Park, Cedar River
Get back on the course. Build skills and strength. All paddlers and boats are welcome.
Salmon La Sac Campground
15311 Salmon La Sac Rd
Ronald, WA 98940
Downriver and slalom races! This race is so much and in a great location! There‘s camping, lakes, and additional kayaking in the area. The Salmon La Sac race is a wonderful time! Come try your hand at slalom. There will be a plastic kayak category, so anyone can race! Come and have a great time!
Blake Island
Register for the details.
Let‘s go camping on Blake Island.
This is an easy overnight to Blake Island, and we will paddle around the island and do some exploring.
Register for all the details.
From the Manchester side.
If the club is still shut down, this will go as a private trip, please contact me directly.
barrywalstead@gmail.com
Salmon La Sac Campground
15311 Salmon La Sac Rd
Ronald, WA 98940
Downriver and slalom races! This race is so much and in a great location! There‘s camping, lakes, and additional kayaking in the area. The Salmon La Sac race is a wonderful time! Come try your hand at slalom. There will be a plastic kayak category, so anyone can race! Come and have a great time!
Blake Island
Register for the details.
Let‘s go camping on Blake Island.
This is an easy overnight to Blake Island, and we will paddle around the island and do some exploring.
Register for all the details.
From the Manchester side.
If the club is still shut down, this will go as a private trip, please contact me directly.
barrywalstead@gmail.com
Landsburg Park, Cedar River
Get back on the course. Build skills and strength. All paddlers and boats are welcome.
Put in Corn Creek, take out Vinegar creek boat ramp (Keppler)
Water levels determine if trip is a go. Drive over after your Wenatchee Weekend; travel & restock Monday, launch Tuesday!
This is Pre season, sign up early if remotely interested, TL needs to plan, dialogue, adjust. Kayaks will likely self support, not sure if any raft support. Take out may shift depending on preferences 6/22-6/26.
Corn Creek to Vinegar Creek (Keppler)
River levels determine if this trip is a go. Drive over after your Thompson BC weekend: travel and re-supply M,T,W Launch Thursday. Kayaks plan on self support; currently recruiting rafters for support. If you know someone, say something. Trip Leader reserves the right to qualify participants depending on their skill level and experience. Sign up early if even remotely interested for best chance of success. Take out date may shift depending on many variables: water, needs, desires, etc. Let‘s talk!
Landsburg Park, Cedar River
Get back on the course. Build skills and strength. All paddlers and boats are welcome.
Wilderness Gateway Campground, Clearwater National Forest
A week of late-Spring, early-Summer flows on an iconic Idaho river
Wilderness Gateway Campground, Clearwater National Forest
A week of late-Spring, early-Summer flows on an iconic Idaho river
Wilderness Gateway Campground, Clearwater National Forest
A week of late-Spring, early-Summer flows on an iconic Idaho river
Come paddle with me on Father‘s Day, bring your dad, bring your kids, let‘s have a nice Sunday afternoon paddle.
Wilderness Gateway Campground, Clearwater National Forest
A week of late-Spring, early-Summer flows on an iconic Idaho river
Wilderness Gateway Campground, Clearwater National Forest
A week of late-Spring, early-Summer flows on an iconic Idaho river
Wilderness Gateway Campground, Clearwater National Forest
A week of late-Spring, early-Summer flows on an iconic Idaho river
Wilderness Gateway Campground, Clearwater National Forest
A week of late-Spring, early-Summer flows on an iconic Idaho river
Corn Creek to Vinegar Creek (Keppler)
River levels determine if this trip is a go. Drive over after your Thompson BC weekend: travel and re-supply M,T,W Launch Thursday. Kayaks plan on self support; currently recruiting rafters for support. If you know someone, say something. Trip Leader reserves the right to qualify participants depending on their skill level and experience. Sign up early if even remotely interested for best chance of success. Take out date may shift depending on many variables: water, needs, desires, etc. Let‘s talk!
Put in Corn Creek, take out Vinegar creek boat ramp (Keppler)
Water levels determine if trip is a go. Drive over after your Wenatchee Weekend; travel & restock Monday, launch Tuesday!
This is Pre season, sign up early if remotely interested, TL needs to plan, dialogue, adjust. Kayaks will likely self support, not sure if any raft support. Take out may shift depending on preferences 6/22-6/26.
Landsburg Park, Cedar River
Get back on the course. Build skills and strength. All paddlers and boats are welcome.
Wilderness Gateway Campground, Clearwater National Forest
A week of late-Spring, early-Summer flows on an iconic Idaho river
Rocks are your friends, let‘s get to know them better! We‘ll spend the afternoon working on increasingly vertical rock splats and rock spins. This will likely be a couple short lap type runs. Roll is required! Play boat strongly recommended. River TBD. I‘m by no means an instructor, but I love to splat and spin. Session will be group led.
Landsburg Park, Cedar River
Get back on the course. Build skills and strength. All paddlers and boats are welcome.
Meet at Vedder Park at 11am (Keppler)
45454 Petawawa Rd
Chilliwack, BC V2R 3M4
Canada
Depending on interest, we may do the canyon section (III+ - VI) or Tamihi (III). This is part of a northern weekend: stay in the area and join Bob Schneider for Nooksack River on Sunday.
Come out and get vertical! This will be a squirt specific session where we‘ll spend the afternoon focusing on dialing in squirts, plowing, and pirouettes. Roll is required! Play boat strongly recommended. River TBD. I am by no means an instructor, but I love to get vertical. Session will be group led.
Tired of Paddling around Holes? Let‘s spend the afternoon gettin‘ in ‘em! We‘ll spend some time on a super forgiving hole, working on enders, side surfing and ultimately how to get out. Roll is required! Play boat strongly recommended. I‘m by no means an instructor, but I love to play in holes ;) Session will be group led.
Paradise to Selway Falls.
Selway R. downstream to the Campground and put-in at Paradise.
River levels determine if this trip is a go. Kayaks plan on self support. Trip Leader reserves the right to qualify participants depending on their skill level and experience. Sign up early if even remotely interested for best chance of making this trip a success. Take out date may shift depending on many variables: water, needs, desires, etc. Let‘s talk!
This is a three day circumnavigate of Cypress Island in the San Juan Islands.
Sign up or email for all the details and see if this trip is for you.
This is a three day circumnavigate of Cypress Island in the San Juan Islands.
Sign up or email for all the details and see if this trip is for you.
Paradise to Selway Falls.
Selway R. downstream to the Campground and put-in at Paradise.
River levels determine if this trip is a go. Kayaks plan on self support. Trip Leader reserves the right to qualify participants depending on their skill level and experience. Sign up early if even remotely interested for best chance of making this trip a success. Take out date may shift depending on many variables: water, needs, desires, etc. Let‘s talk!
A weekend on the beautiful White Salmon River. Tentatively, the plan will be to run laps on the middle section Saturday and run the lower and "lower-lower" sections down to the Columbia on Sunday. Depending on interest and abilities we could also do the Orletta section. Camping outside Trout Lake Saturday night. If you haven‘t boated the White Salmon before or have limited class IV experience, please shoot me an email when you sign up. Husum falls is +IV, but is an easy portage. Steelhead falls on the lower-lower is also +IV, but can be portage with some effort.
A weekend on the beautiful White Salmon River. Tentatively, the plan will be to run laps on the middle section Saturday and run the lower and "lower-lower" sections down to the Columbia on Sunday. Depending on interest and abilities we could also do the Orletta section. Camping outside Trout Lake Saturday night. If you haven‘t boated the White Salmon before or have limited class IV experience, please shoot me an email when you sign up. Husum falls is +IV, but is an easy portage. Steelhead falls on the lower-lower is also +IV, but can be portage with some effort.
We‘ll launch from Titlow beach with a 1.3 knot ebb heading down the Narrows and cruising along Salmon Beach, then around Point Defiance and ending at Owen Beach.
This will be a relaxed paddle on the outbound tide. Peak tide flow will be 3.8 knots just after 12:30.
Once boats are loaded we‘ll shuttle back to get any vehicles left at Titlow Beach.
TBD probably Powerhouse Snoqualmie
Come on out and get your surf on. Meant for beginner to intermediate surfers.
Chilliwack River British Columbia, not far from boarder - you need a passport.
Considering Canyon section (III+-VI) or Tamihi section (III-). This is part of a north end weekend: join Bob Schneider for Nooksack Sat, stay in the area then caravan to BC for this trip.
Whitechuck confluence to Backman County Park
The Hobuck Hoedown was started in 2007 as the Pacific NW‘s first Surf and Sea Kayaking Competition. Over the years it has become a very successful event drawing participants as far away as Oregon, British Columbia, Idaho, Texas, Sweden and Southern California, so the word is spreading and the stoke is building! This years event will be held October 3rd & 4th at the beautiful Hobuck Beach Resort on Makah Bay.
The Hobuck Hoedown was started in 2007 as the Pacific NW‘s first Surf and Sea Kayaking Competition. Over the years it has become a very successful event drawing participants as far away as Oregon, British Columbia, Idaho, Texas, Sweden and Southern California, so the word is spreading and the stoke is building! This years event will be held October 3rd & 4th at the beautiful Hobuck Beach Resort on Makah Bay.
A weekend on the Humptulips river on the SW OP
A weekend on the Humptulips river on the SW OP
Meet at McDonalds in Granite Falls at 10:30 am.
Mallardy Creek to Verlot.
Daylight Savings Time Ends
Cedar River
Landsburg Park
You will have to sign up AT the Cedar if you want to race! There is a hard shell category and ANY kind of kayak can race. This is a great place to try your hand at slalom and have a ton of fun! Come out and play on the gates!
Cedar River
Landsburg Park
You will have to sign up AT the Cedar if you want to race! There is a hard shell category and ANY kind of kayak can race. This is a great place to try your hand at slalom and have a ton of fun! Come out and play on the gates!
Veterans Day / Remembrance Day
A Matheny Creek weekend of paddling and camping on the "far side of the Peninsula"!
A Matheny Creek weekend of paddling and camping on the "far side of the Peninsula"!
Merry Christmas! Meet at Granite Falls McDonald‘s, leaving at 11am.