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Meeting at Flaming Geyser State Park at 10:30. Bring you Discovery Pass
Play kayak polo in the Tukwila Pool. All boaters welcome; you‘ll need your own boat, PFD, skirt, swimsuit, towel
If you‘re interested in improving your kayaking efficiency, endurance to be able to go further or kayaking for fitness and would like to get started, please join us for a short intro outing.
Lets work on building some fitness for paddling. Join me in working on technique and some intervals to build strength and endurance for longer and faster paddles over time. This outing will start with some basic warmup and forward stroke practice, followed by a 4 mile paddle to Maydenbauer Bay and back. Maydenbauer Bay has a new waterfront park.
This is not intended to be a leisurely paddle or an outing with long stops - though we will make one or two stops for a drink or quick bite as needed on the water.
Please come prepared with your kayak, paddle, PFD, whistle, dry or wet suit. Hat, gloves and spray skirt recommended. Energy bars/gel or bananas and water/drink recommended - bonking (we‘ll learn more about what that is if you don‘t know the term) on a outing is no fun.
We‘ll likely be paddling at pace higher than a leisurely pace - if you‘re not sure what your pace is, I‘ll have a GPS watch on me to give you an idea what your cruising or even sprint speeds are if you‘re curious.
If there‘s interest, we can swap paddles to try the various paddle types (wing, euro, Greenland).
Please note the start time is the time we launch from the beach. Please plan on arriving at least 30 minutes or more earlier to prep and get your boat onto the water.
Classroom @ SeaTac Community Center / Tukwila Pool / Washington Rivers
Statlu/Chehalis, Coquihalla in British Columbia.
Statlu/Chehalis, Coquihalla in British Columbia.
Classroom @ SeaTac Community Center / Tukwila Pool / Washington Rivers
South side of Portage on Vashon Island, isthmus to Maury Island.
13 Mile counter clockwise circumnavigation of Maury Island with possible stops at Dockton Park, Maury Island Marine Park, and Pt Robinson Lighthouse.
Statlu/Chehalis, Coquihalla in British Columbia.
Gene Coulon Park, North end
If course is full, please e-mail. If there is enough interest I will add a second session.
Meet at the 436th Ave bridge (the takeout) at 5:30PM. Some people will meet at the Twin Falls put-in earlier and then shuttle. We will make a final call based on flows in the morning before the trip.
Location and specifics TBD, but a nice class 2/2+ in which we try to catch eddys, try to ferry, try to do all those things you just learned. Come practice and play with Bram and Jenefer
Learn to be a good trip leader! Including vetting, trip leader skills, using the WKC website, on-water skills
No this isn‘t wrestling!
Do you have a pool and eddy roll? Ready to step up your game and work on rolling in the river? We will practice rolling in current, boils, swirly water.
?Roll in flat water is required, also will need to be able to r
Play kayak polo in the Tukwila Pool. All boaters welcome; you‘ll need your own boat, PFD, skirt, swimsuit, towel
Meet at the 436th Ave bridge (the takeout) at 5:30PM. Some people will meet at the Twin Falls put-in earlier and then shuttle. We will make a final call based on flows in the morning before the trip.
Let’s practice! While anyone is welcome to join in the fun, the goal of this trip is to practice some of the class II skills recently taught in the WKC beginning whitewater class.
Location and specifics TBD, but a nice class 2/2+ in which we try to catch eddys, try to ferry, try to do all those things you just learned. Come practice and play with Bram and Jenefer
2-day class (Sat/Sun); Safety and Rescue Class by Casey Garland
Revised trip from 4/20/19 to 4/13/19 due to schedule conflict.
Short Description: Launch from the public boat launch, head south along the shoreline crossing over paddle around Small Island and head to the potholes at the North end of lake. Bring a
Intermediate River Running Skills
Paddle from Dash Point Fishing Pier across to Maury Island Marine Park for lunch. We will explore the shoreline before returning to the launch.
We will meet at the take out in Kanaskat Palmer state park
Starts at Slalom course on Issaquah-Hobart Road. Class II pool drop river
2-day class (Sat/Sun); Safety and Rescue Class by Casey Garland
Meet at the 436th Ave bridge (the takeout) at 5:30PM. Some people will meet at the Twin Falls put-in earlier and then shuttle. We will make a final call based on flows in the morning before the trip.
Come discuss business and help determine the direction of the club! In-person attendance is strongly encouraged but phone/call-in is provided below. Local US Dial-in: 1-310-372-7549 Conference Code: 234736
Post Class Skills Refresher on class II+ stretch
Location and specifics TBD, but a nice class 2/2+ in which we try to catch eddys, try to ferry, try to do all those things you just learned. Come practice and play with Bram and Jenefer
3-5 hour paddle to Blake I. and back.
McKenna to Yelm Hydroplant (Centralia Power House)
From the Yelm Hydro plant to the 6th Ave. WDFW access point.
Class I+ with some wood issues likely. A nice canoe section
Play kayak polo in the Tukwila Pool. All boaters welcome; you‘ll need your own boat, PFD, skirt, swimsuit, towel
Meet at the 436th Ave bridge (the takeout) at 5:30PM. Some people will meet at the Twin Falls put-in earlier and then shuttle. We will make a final call based on flows in the morning before the trip.
A fun paddling adventure between the base of Twin Falls and the normal SF Snoqualmie put-in. No (car) shuttle required!
Location and specifics TBD, but a nice class 2/2+ in which we try to catch eddys, try to ferry, try to do all those things you just learned. Come practice and play with Bram and Jenefer
The Lower Cispus River is a beautiful class 2 to easy 3 run in Southwest Washington, near the town of Randle. Meet at the intersection of Hwy 12 and 131 in "downtown" Randle. Be there in time to leave Randle at 11am.
Time for the spectacular Wild Flower Show!
Meet at the 436th Ave bridge (the takeout) at 5:30PM. Some people will meet at the Twin Falls put-in earlier and then shuttle. We will make a final call based on flows in the morning before the trip.
The normal SF Snoqualmie run with the option of putting in a short ways further upstream
Launch: Don Armeni Boat Launch Alki or Southworth
Launch at Don Armeni paddle along the Alki beach shoreline, crossing shipping lanes to Blake 6 NMs each way, designed for sea kayakers who have experience with 3 mile crossing, bracing and previous group and self rescue practice.
Boston Harbor Boat Launch, next to Boston Harbor Marina
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.
Working to improve basic skills such as a good ferry in current, eddy turns, and edge control and more. Meant mostly for recent graduates of the WW class. Come on out and have some fun!
Meet at the 436th Ave bridge (the takeout) at 5:30PM. Some people will meet at the Twin Falls put-in earlier and then shuttle. We will make a final call based on flows in the morning before the trip.
A fun paddling adventure between the base of Twin Falls and the normal SF Snoqualmie put-in. No (car) shuttle required!
Let‘s run a local stretch! MM/SF (Flow Dependent) - Boofing, Rolling, and other fun shenanigans!
DATES:
IDW - Instructor Development Weekend: May 11th to 13th
ICE - Instructor Certification Exam: May 31st to June 2nd
Meet at Flaming Geyser state park.
We will paddle from Kanaskat Palmer state park to Flaming Geyser state park. This is a class 3+ to class 4 run. Come for either 1 section or both.
East side of Isthmus connecting Vashon Is. to Maury Is.
Meet at portage way on Vashon island by 9:00. Limit 8 paddlers. Paddling distance 12-13 nm. We‘ll paddle moderate speed, 3 to 3.5 knots. Park along isthmus on east side. You can also paddle over and meet us from Des Moines and return at the end.
DATES:
IDW - Instructor Development Weekend: May 11th to 13th
ICE - Instructor Certification Exam: May 31st to June 2nd
Meet at the 436th Ave bridge (the takeout) at 5:30PM. Some people will meet at the Twin Falls put-in earlier and then shuttle. We will make a final call based on flows in the morning before the trip.
Come discuss business and help determine the direction of the club! In-person attendance is strongly encouraged but phone/call-in is provided below. Local US Dial-in: 1-310-372-7549 Conference Code: 234736
time and location to be e-mailed to registrants
Float down the Yakima river from Ellensburg to Rosa Dam. Difficulty similar to Deception pass.
Walker Park, Mason County Park
Ride the Hammersley Inlet flush 7 miles to Hope Is Marine Park for lunch and then enjoy the flood tide back to launch. 14 mile current assist both directions. Launch at 9:30 AM, so come early to wheel/carry boats to beach. Emersion gear required.
Taylor River to Concrete Bridge pool drop class II river with beautiful scenery.
Meet at the 436th Ave bridge (the takeout) at 5:30PM. Some people will meet at the Twin Falls put-in earlier and then shuttle. We will make a final call based on flows in the morning before the trip.
Let‘s run a local stretch! MM/SF (Flow Dependent) - Boofing, Rolling, and other fun shenanigans!
Memorial Day weekend paddle on the Twisp, Methow, and another river. Plan for a fun weekend in Eastern Washington. Camping, kayaking, sun! Details to follow.
Memorial Day weekend paddle on the Twisp, Methow, and another river. Plan for a fun weekend in Eastern Washington. Camping, kayaking, sun! Details to follow.
Boman Bay, Deception Pass State Park
(Discover Pass required, one day pass can be purchased at
We will play in the ebb in Canoe pass, and likely peek into Deception Pass as well.
This is an ‘intermediate friendly‘ paddle meaning of you have solid intermediate sea kayak skills, but maybe don‘t have a roll, and have never paddled in currents like these this is for you!
I also welcome anyone that IS experienced and wants to come play.
I will be camping at Deception Pass and if this is a long drive I highly recommend this. If you do please let me know and we can share a campfire!
Launching from Bowman Bay, you will need a Discover Pass.
Peak current will be 5.5 knots at 11:47am so launching at 8:30 gives us lots of time to see the current build and then slack off again.
Bring a lunch, emergency paddling kit and spare clothes. Although only a half hour paddle from Bowman Bay, it is surprisingly inaccessible if something should happen.
Helmets and drysuits required.
Memorial Day weekend paddle on the Twisp, Methow, and another river. Plan for a fun weekend in Eastern Washington. Camping, kayaking, sun! Details to follow.
Memorial Day weekend paddle on the Twisp, Methow, and another river. Plan for a fun weekend in Eastern Washington. Camping, kayaking, sun! Details to follow.
Meet at the 436th Ave bridge (the takeout) at 5:30PM. Some people will meet at the Twin Falls put-in earlier and then shuttle. We will make a final call based on flows in the morning before the trip.
IMPORTANT!
In order to take this workshop, you must have taken previously the IDW
DATES:
INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION EXAM (ICE): May 31st to June 2nd
IMPORTANT!
In order to take this workshop, you must have taken previously the IDW
DATES:
INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION EXAM (ICE): May 31st to June 2nd
Meet at the 436th Ave bridge (the takeout) at 5:30PM. Some people will meet at the Twin Falls put-in earlier and then shuttle. We will make a final call based on flows in the morning before the trip.
Paddle the current from Washington Park to Friday Harbor and take the ferry ride back.
We’ll go slow, scout, and break down FITW in easy-to-digest bits and pieces
Evening paddle with Dr. Mark Huck. This paddle series will be hosted in the local waters of Burien. 6pm-8:30pm. Please be sure to wear wet/dry suit. Location details to be announced for each outing.
Coronet Bay Environmental Learning Center
Deception Pass Park
WKC Basic Sea Kayaking Class 2019
June 7, 8 @ 9 Coronet Bay Environmental Learning Center (ELC)This course will provide beginners with a safe and fun introduction to the sport of sea kayaking.
Learn the nitty gritty of self supporting out of a whitewater kayak. This date could change based on our actual self-support trip date
Coronet Bay Environmental Learning Center
Deception Pass Park
WKC Basic Sea Kayaking Class 2019
June 7, 8 @ 9 Coronet Bay Environmental Learning Center (ELC)This course will provide beginners with a safe and fun introduction to the sport of sea kayaking.
Coronet Bay Environmental Learning Center
Deception Pass Park
WKC Basic Sea Kayaking Class 2019
June 7, 8 @ 9 Coronet Bay Environmental Learning Center (ELC)This course will provide beginners with a safe and fun introduction to the sport of sea kayaking.
Meet at the 436th Ave bridge (the takeout) at 5:30PM. Some people will meet at the Twin Falls put-in earlier and then shuttle. We will make a final call based on flows in the morning before the trip.
Evening paddle with Dr. Mark Huck. This paddle series will be hosted in the local waters of Burien. 6pm-8:30pm. Please be sure to wear wet/dry suit. Location details to be announced for each outing.
Family friendly event dedicated to Greenland paddles, skin on frame kayaks, and fun.
Family friendly event dedicated to Greenland paddles, skin on frame kayaks, and fun.
Thea Foss Waterway-Commencement Bay
Launch Thea Foss Waterway, depending on the weather we will either head east to Hylebos Waterway or head northwest along Ruston way. We’ll stop for lunch, and then return to Thea Foss Waterway. wet/dry suit recommended
Family friendly event dedicated to Greenland paddles, skin on frame kayaks, and fun.
Evening paddle with Dr. Mark Huck. This paddle series will be hosted in the local waters of Burien. 6pm-8:30pm. Please be sure to wear wet/dry suit. Location details to be announced for each outing.
Meet at IGA in Darrington
Put in above White chuck creek to Backman county park
Evening paddle with Dr. Mark Huck. This paddle series will be hosted in the local waters of Burien. 6pm-8:30pm. Please be sure to wear wet/dry suit. Location details to be announced for each outing.
Launch at Wildcat Cove and paddle the shoreline to Chuckanut Bay, approximately 8 miles round trip.
Don‘t let those class 2 skills get rusty over the summer.
Des Moines Marina and Fishing Pier
Launch from Des Moines Marina and paddle to Maury Island/PT Robinson Lighthouse.
Don‘t let those class 2 skills get rusty over the summer
Got some basics down and a pretty good roll on the river? Let‘s work on surfing skills. This is meant for folks with a roll at least 50% of the time in the river and pretty good boat handling skills. Catch and stay on small to medium waves.
San Juan Island
Lopez, Turn and Shaw Islands
Launch at Fisherman’s bay in Lopez Village to Turn Island state Marine park Friday night, optional Friday Harbor for dinner. Saturday camping on Shaw Island with day trip options.
from South Junction to the Sandy Beach
from South Junction to the Sandy Beach
from South Junction to the Sandy Beach
Continuous whitewater - last summer run!
Lake Mayfield, Ike Kinswa State Park swim area.
SKI Paddle of Lake Mayfield and up the Lewis River (minimal current).
Continuous whitewater - last summer run!
We will camp on Pt Doughty and circumnavigate Waldron Island, and go somewhere else too, I can‘t make up my mind at the moment.
Southworth
Blake Island Marine State Park
Southworth has a 1 NM crossing to Blake with 2 mile shoreline paddle to campgrounds.
Saturday evening we can do a hike around the island or a sunset paddle around the island.
A weekend on the Humptulips river on the SW OP
A weekend on the Humptulips river on the SW OP
Let‘s spend the weekend boating on the NW side of the Olympic Peninsula. And if river levels cooperate the goal will be to paddle the South Fork of the Calawah, a rarely-seen class III+ gem in Olympic National Park.
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Let‘s spend the weekend boating on the NW side of the Olympic Peninsula. And if river levels cooperate the goal will be to paddle the South Fork of the Calawah, a rarely-seen class III+ gem in Olympic National Park.
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"!
Green River Headworks - Class II+ with one class III (railroad drop)
Fly into Quito, shuttle to small town basecamp.
Small World Adventures, warmth in our winter. ~$1800/week lodging, kayaks, food, instructors; come for one week, two weeks, 3 weeks or more. .
Fly into Quito, shuttle to small town basecamp.
Small World Adventures, warmth in our winter. ~$1800/week lodging, kayaks, food, instructors; come for one week, two weeks, 3 weeks or more. .
Fly into Quito, shuttle to small town basecamp.
Small World Adventures, warmth in our winter. ~$1800/week lodging, kayaks, food, instructors; come for one week, two weeks, 3 weeks or more. .
Fly into Quito, shuttle to small town basecamp.
Small World Adventures, warmth in our winter. ~$1800/week lodging, kayaks, food, instructors; come for one week, two weeks, 3 weeks or more. .
Fly into Quito, shuttle to small town basecamp.
Small World Adventures, warmth in our winter. ~$1800/week lodging, kayaks, food, instructors; come for one week, two weeks, 3 weeks or more. .
Fly into Quito, shuttle to small town basecamp.
Small World Adventures, warmth in our winter. ~$1800/week lodging, kayaks, food, instructors; come for one week, two weeks, 3 weeks or more. .
Fly into Quito, shuttle to small town basecamp.
Small World Adventures, warmth in our winter. ~$1800/week lodging, kayaks, food, instructors; come for one week, two weeks, 3 weeks or more. .
Fly into Quito, shuttle to small town basecamp.
Small World Adventures, warmth in our winter. ~$1800/week lodging, kayaks, food, instructors; come for one week, two weeks, 3 weeks or more. .
Fly into Quito, shuttle to small town basecamp.
Small World Adventures, warmth in our winter. ~$1800/week lodging, kayaks, food, instructors; come for one week, two weeks, 3 weeks or more. .
Fly into Quito, shuttle to small town basecamp.
Small World Adventures, warmth in our winter. ~$1800/week lodging, kayaks, food, instructors; come for one week, two weeks, 3 weeks or more. .
Fly into Quito, shuttle to small town basecamp.
Small World Adventures, warmth in our winter. ~$1800/week lodging, kayaks, food, instructors; come for one week, two weeks, 3 weeks or more. .
Fly into Quito, shuttle to small town basecamp.
Small World Adventures, warmth in our winter. ~$1800/week lodging, kayaks, food, instructors; come for one week, two weeks, 3 weeks or more. .
Fly into Quito, shuttle to small town basecamp.
Small World Adventures, warmth in our winter. ~$1800/week lodging, kayaks, food, instructors; come for one week, two weeks, 3 weeks or more. .
Fly into Quito, shuttle to small town basecamp.
Small World Adventures, warmth in our winter. ~$1800/week lodging, kayaks, food, instructors; come for one week, two weeks, 3 weeks or more. .
Fly into Quito, shuttle to small town basecamp.
Small World Adventures, warmth in our winter. ~$1800/week lodging, kayaks, food, instructors; come for one week, two weeks, 3 weeks or more. .
Fly into Quito, shuttle to small town basecamp.
Small World Adventures, warmth in our winter. ~$1800/week lodging, kayaks, food, instructors; come for one week, two weeks, 3 weeks or more. .
Fly into Quito, shuttle to small town basecamp.
Small World Adventures, warmth in our winter. ~$1800/week lodging, kayaks, food, instructors; come for one week, two weeks, 3 weeks or more. .
Fly into Quito, shuttle to small town basecamp.
Small World Adventures, warmth in our winter. ~$1800/week lodging, kayaks, food, instructors; come for one week, two weeks, 3 weeks or more. .
Fly into Quito, shuttle to small town basecamp.
Small World Adventures, warmth in our winter. ~$1800/week lodging, kayaks, food, instructors; come for one week, two weeks, 3 weeks or more. .
Fly into Quito, shuttle to small town basecamp.
Small World Adventures, warmth in our winter. ~$1800/week lodging, kayaks, food, instructors; come for one week, two weeks, 3 weeks or more. .
Fly into Quito, shuttle to small town basecamp.
Small World Adventures, warmth in our winter. ~$1800/week lodging, kayaks, food, instructors; come for one week, two weeks, 3 weeks or more. .
Fly into Quito, shuttle to small town basecamp.
Small World Adventures, warmth in our winter. ~$1800/week lodging, kayaks, food, instructors; come for one week, two weeks, 3 weeks or more. .
Fly into Quito, shuttle to small town basecamp.
Small World Adventures, warmth in our winter. ~$1800/week lodging, kayaks, food, instructors; come for one week, two weeks, 3 weeks or more. .
Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
Daylight Savings Time Begins
Daylight Savings Time Ends
Veterans Day / Remembrance Day