If you‘ve recently attend a kayaking class or been working in the pool on rescues and paddling basics, lets start to practice and improve those skills while building up distance.

We‘ll paddle from Meydenbauer Park in Bellevue, stop at Medina to pick up a group, then north past the Gates compound to 520 and return. If there‘s interest, we can extend the paddle along 520. Total distance will be about 6-7 miles (a little more if we cross Lake Washington). Average pace in the 3.0-3.5 mph range.

Please dress appropriately for the weather and water conditions (50-60 air temp, high 40s water temp). Dry/Wet suit strongly recommended. Otherwise, a change of clothes in a dry bag. NO Cotton/denim.

PFD and whistle required. And of course your kayak. Unless you are a strong paddler, I do not recommend anything under 12‘ in length.

Food/water for a 3-4 hour paddle

During the paddle, we can work on improving our forward strokes and on edging. We can practice some water kayak rescue skills (or even rolls) at the end of the paddle if there‘s interest :)

START TIME: is the launch time. please arrive earlier to unload, park, prep and for briefing.

PARKING: Please park on the side of the parking lot away from the water.

We'll paddle from Medina north past the Gates compound and up to the 520 bridge. if there's interest, we can cross Lake Washington along 520 bridge. Total distance will be about 3 miles if we don't cross Lake Washington. Average pace in the 3.0-3.5 mph range.

Please dress appropriately for the weather and water (50-60s air temp, upper 40s water temp). Dry suit or wet suit strongly recommended. Otherwise, a dry bag with a change of clothes. NO Cotton/denim.

PFD and whistle required. And, of course, your kayak. Unless you are a strong paddler, I do not recommend anything under 12' in length.

Food/water for a 2-3 hour paddle

During the paddle, we can work on improving our forward strokes and on edging. We can practice some water kayak rescue skills (or even rolls) at the end of the paddle if there's interest :)

START TIME: is the launch time. please arrive earlier to unload, park, prep and for briefing.

LAUNCH: at the kayak beach to the south of the Police station (NOT the swimmer beach to the north)

Join us for a sun- and fun-filled weekend in the Methow Valley. The Methow has several stretches from Class II+ to III+; the Twisp is a technical Class II+ to III, depending on water level.

We‘ll camp at Loup Loup campground and paddle Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE DAYS YOU THINK YOU‘LL BE THERE. You can modify it later. We will divide into Covid-appropriate sized groups and paddle the rivers based on skill level and interest. More info closer to date.

Join us for a sun- and fun-filled weekend in the Methow Valley. The Methow has several stretches from Class II+ to III+; the Twisp is a technical Class II+ to III, depending on water level.

We‘ll camp at the free DNR campsite on Twisp River Road and paddle Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE DAYS YOU THINK YOU‘LL BE THERE. You can modify it later. We will divide into Covid-appropriate sized groups and paddle the rivers based on skill level and interest. More info closer to date.

Meet at the put-in, Flaming Geyser State Park, at 11:30 a.m.

Open pool play in both ends. No polo. Come out, get wet, have fun! ................................................................................................................................................................................................ You must register in advance, sign the COVID-19 waiver and be fully-vaccinated to attend. You will need to bring your government-issued ID and proof of completed vaccination (photo is OK). ................................................................................................................................................................................................ Be sure to rinse your boat thoroughly before entering the pool.

Paddle around Jetty Island in Everett on Memorial Day morning, weather permitting

Beginner to Intermediate trip depending on weather. There is often a headwind on E side of Jetty Island and side wind on W side, both often greater than predicted by marine forecast. Trip will include risk assessment and decision on day of where to go.

Meet at Everett Marina at 10, get on the water and paddle around. Call Chris with any questions.

Join us for a sun- and fun-filled weekend in the Methow Valley. The Methow has several stretches from Class II+ to III+; the Twisp is a technical Class II+ to III, depending on water level.

We‘ll camp at the free DNR campsite on Twisp River Road and paddle Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE DAYS YOU THINK YOU‘LL BE THERE. You can modify it later. We will divide into Covid-appropriate sized groups and paddle the rivers based on skill level and interest. More info closer to date.

Several sections of St. Joe in Idaho.

Several sections of St. Joe in Idaho.

Paddle around Mercer Island

WKC‘s traditional 61st Annual Bottoms-Up Regatta on the Cle Elum River featuring camping, river runs, slalom and downriver races, and campfire event.

Several sections of St. Joe in Idaho.

WKC‘s traditional 61st Annual Bottoms-Up Regatta on the Cle Elum River featuring camping, river runs, slalom and downriver races, and campfire event.

Trip leader will be on the Wenatchee for the week and run class II-III trips depending on water levels and participants ability and presence of experienced boaters if beginners trip. Bring your mountain bikes too and probably do some riding.

Several sections of St. Joe in Idaho.

Trip leader will be on the Wenatchee for the week and run class II-III trips depending on water levels and participants ability and presence of experienced boaters if beginners trip. Bring your mountain bikes too and probably do some riding.

Launch from Bowman Bay, Paddle into Deception Pass on the flood and out on the ebb. This is a trip for intermediate and advanced paddlers, or recent graduates of the beginner class with permission from leader.

Come spend the weekend on the sunny Wenatchee. Leaveworth to Cashmere, Peshastin to Cashmere, Peshastin, or Chiwawa are options -- dependent on water level, group skill and interest. More information closer to the date.

Come spend the weekend on the sunny Wenatchee. Leaveworth to Cashmere, Peshastin to Cashmere, Peshastin, or Chiwawa are options -- dependent on water level, group skill and interest. More information closer to the date.

Douglas Fir Campground to Bridge. Meet at the take-out, west end of the green bridge at 10:30 a.m.

Get your 7-River Challenge sticker!

Joint trip with PTCC. Meet at Darrington IGA at 11 a.m.

Diversify Whitewater event, promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in paddlesports by removing barriers for Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Allies in kayaking, canoeing, rafting, and stand-up paddling. Free instructions, lunch provided.

Diversify Whitewater event, promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in paddlesports by removing barriers for Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Allies in kayaking, canoeing, rafting, and stand-up paddling. Free instructions, lunch provided.