2023 Summer Kayak Polo Practice on the Willamette
2023-05-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tryon Cove Park (Willamette River), 13990 Stampher Road, Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97034
Summer OUTDOOR kayak polo is ON! We play most weeks on Friday afternoons - in June that will switch to alternating Thursday / Friday afternoons.
5PM @Tryon Cove Park in Lake Oswego. If you are on the other side of the river, feel free to park at Rivervilla Park in Oak Grove and paddle across to Tryon.
Tryon Cove Park - 13990 Stampher Rd, Lake Oswego
Rivervilla Park - 925 SE Courtney Rd, Milwaukie
Everyone must have a current waiver: Click on the 'Sign a Waiver' button at the bottom of the screen or go to https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/v/okcc
Regulars should have a current annual membership to the Oregon Kayak & Canoe Club. https://www.okcc.org/membership/
Check out our website for more info on gear, rules, and see how much FUN kayak polo can be!
https://www.portlandkayakpolo.com/
For questions, e-mail play@portlandkayakpolo.com and we’ll get you started!

2023 Summer Kayak Polo Practice on the Willamette
2023-06-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-04 18:00 - 20:00 and 7 more dates | Tryon Cove Park (Willamette River), 13990 Stampher Road, Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97034
Summer OUTDOOR kayak polo is ON! We play most weeks on Friday afternoons - in June that will switch to alternating Thursday / Friday afternoons.
Starting in June: 6PM - 8PM @Tryon Cove Park in Lake Oswego. If you are on the other side of the river, feel free to park at Rivervilla Park in Oak Grove and paddle across to Tryon.
Tryon Cove Park - 13990 Stampher Rd, Lake Oswego
Rivervilla Park - 925 SE Courtney Rd, Milwaukie
Everyone must have a current waiver: Click on the 'Sign a Waiver' button at the bottom of the screen or go to https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/v/okcc
Regulars should have a current annual membership to the Oregon Kayak & Canoe Club. https://www.okcc.org/membership/
Check out our website for more info on gear, rules, and see how much FUN kayak polo can be!
https://www.portlandkayakpolo.com/
For questions, e-mail play@portlandkayakpolo.com and we’ll get you started!

The June OKCC Class II Trip
2023-06-03 11:00 - 16:00 | N. Santiam River
The run: Pack Saddle on the N. Santiam. Meeting at 11 am at Mill City Park parking lot across from eNRG kayaking in Mill City, OR.
Trip Leader: Karla Bergstrom. Please contact Karla on Facebook Messenger if you would like to join the trip or if you have any questions about the run/required skills. The group size will be capped at 15 paddlers, so please be sure to contact Karla if you plan on joining.
As with all OKCC trips, a properly fitted whitewater helmet, pfd, at least 2 float bags, whistle, appropriate immersion wear and footwear, as well as a signed OKCC waiver are required to participate.

2023 Summer Kayak Polo Practice on the Willamette - RESCHEDULED from 6/22 to 6/23
2023-06-23 18:00 | Tryon Cove Park (Willamette River), 13990 Stampher Road, Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97034
* Change of date due to no CPR/1st Aid person available *
Summer OUTDOOR kayak polo is ON! We play most weeks on Friday afternoons - in June that will switch to alternating Thursday / Friday afternoons.
Starting in June: 6PM - 8PM @Tryon Cove Park in Lake Oswego. If you are on the other side of the river, feel free to park at Rivervilla Park in Oak Grove and paddle across to Tryon.
Tryon Cove Park - 13990 Stampher Rd, Lake Oswego
Rivervilla Park - 925 SE Courtney Rd, Milwaukie
Everyone must have a current waiver: Click on the 'Sign a Waiver' button at the bottom of the screen or go to https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/v/okcc
Regulars should have a current annual membership to the Oregon Kayak & Canoe Club. https://www.okcc.org/membership/
Check out our website for more info on gear, rules, and see how much FUN kayak polo can be!
https://www.portlandkayakpolo.com/
For questions, e-mail play@portlandkayakpolo.com and we’ll get you started!

2023 OKCC Members Camping Trip- Klickitat River
2023-06-24 08:00 - 2023-06-25 17:00 | Leidl Camground S., Glenwood Hwy, Glenwood, WA, 98620
Mark your calendars for the annual OKCC members campout and paddling weekend!

We will be camping at Leidl campground on the Klickitat this year, and there will be 2 club led paddles. Saturday June 24th: a Class III run from Parrot Crossing to Summit Creek Bridge, led by Carl Hansen & Chris Massey. Sunday June 25th: a Class II run from Icehouse to Turkey Hole, led by Karla Bergstrom. Please contact the pertinent trip leaders if you have questions about the respective runs. (As with all OKCC trips, a properly fitted whitewater helmet & pfd, whistle, float bags, appropriate immersion gear and a signed OKCC waiver are required to participate in on-water activities).
Hot Dogs and Burgers will be provided Saturday night (bring your own sides and adult beverages if you so desire), breakfast will be provided Sunday. Snacks and basic sandwich fixin's will also be available.
Please note that a Washington State Discover Pass is required to park at all put ins/take outs/ campgrounds.

Leidl Campground

Amenities are limited. Water is not available at the campground so please bring enough water for your party. The sites are large enough to pull trailers in, but there are no hookups. Pit toilets only. There are enough trees for hammocks.
There is already a fire ban in effect in Klickitat County, this means NO wood, charcoal or solid fuel fires or stoves of any kind. Propane stoves and firepits with a shutoff valve are OK.

Directions:
From Klickitat: travel NE on SR 142 approximately 9.6 miles, turn left on Glenwood Hwy.Go 11 miles to Leidl Bridge. Across the bridge, access sites are on both sides of road, ramp is on south side of road.
From Goldendale: Travel west on SR 142 11 miles, turn right on Glenwood Hwy. Go 11 miles to Leidl Bridge. Across the bridge, access sites are on both sides of road, ramp is on south side of road.
Google Maps Link to Leidl
Tentative Schedule:
Saturday

Morning-Free time for people to trickle in/set up camp
Class III Paddle people-meet at 10:30 am at Leidl to start setting up shuttle
Dinner ~5-6 pm (burgers and hot dogs provided including a vegetarian option. Bring your own sides and adult beverages).

Sunday

Breakfast ~9 am
Pack up camp
Class II people: Meet at Turkey Hole campground at 1 pm (about 40 minutes from Leidl) to set shuttle.

Hope we see you all for a fun weekend paddling in the sun!

2023 Canoe Polo Training Camp (BC Canada)
2023-07-10 - 2023-07-14 | Stump Lake, BC, Stump Lake, BC, V0E 2R0, Canada
-- CANCELED --
2023 Canoe Polo Training Camp: July 10-14 at Stump Lake, BC.

That's just south of Kamloops, on highway 5a.
Tournament games will start early Saturday, and wrap up by noon on Sunday. Camping and Saturday dinner is included in your registration fee ($40/person.)
An open training camp precedes the tournament, and starts Monday. The camp is geared to youth and beginner/intermediate players, but is open to all. ($25/day/person. Includes food and camping.)
Suggested accommodation is camping on site, but if you require a hotel, look to Merritt or Kamloops which are both less than an hour away.
Details are pending, but we wanted to get this date on your radar so you can plan accordingly.
Send questions to Keegan at canoepolo@envirosmith.ca or ask on this page
https://www.facebook.com/events/274926588309089/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A%2229%22%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3A%22plan_user_invited%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&notif_id=1682479204495174&notif_t=plan_user_invited&ref=notif

Portland Kayak Polo Club info: Check out our website for more info on gear, rules, and see how much FUN kayak polo can be!
https://www.portlandkayakpolo.com/
For questions, e-mail play@portlandkayakpolo.com and we’ll get you started!

2023 Canoe Polo Canadian Nationals and Open Invitational (BC Canada)
2023-07-15 08:00 - 2023-07-16 12:00 | Stump Lake, BC, Stump Lake, BC, V0E 2R0, Canada
-- CANCELED -- 2023 Canoe Polo Nationals: July 15-16 at Stump Lake, BC.
That's just south of Kamloops, on highway 5a.
Games will start early Saturday, and wrap up by noon on Sunday. Camping and Saturday dinner is included in your registration fee ($40/person.)
An open training camp precedes the tournament, and starts Monday. The camp is geared to youth and beginner/intermediate players, but is open to all. ($25/day/person. Includes food and camping.)
Suggested accommodation is camping on site, but if you require a hotel, look to Merritt or Kamloops which are both less than an hour away.
Details are pending, but we wanted to get this date on your radar so you can plan accordingly.
Send questions to Keegan at canoepolo@envirosmith.ca or ask on this page
https://www.facebook.com/events/274926588309089/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A%2229%22%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3A%22plan_user_invited%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&notif_id=1682479204495174&notif_t=plan_user_invited&ref=notif

Portland Kayak Polo Club info: Check out our website for more info on gear, rules, and see how much FUN kayak polo can be!
https://www.portlandkayakpolo.com/
For questions, e-mail play@portlandkayakpolo.com and we’ll get you started!

OKCC July Class II Trip - N. Santiam
2023-07-15 11:00 - 17:00 | N. Santiam River
•Where: N. Santiam River, OR - PackSaddle to Mill City
•When: Saturday, July 15th. Meet at the Mill City Park parking lot (across from eNRG kayaking) at 11 am.
•Trip Leader: Karla Bergstrom. Please contact Karla via Facebook Messenger or through the OKCC Facebook Group Event post if you would like to join or have questions regarding necessary skills/difficulty/etc.
•To participate you must have a current signed OKCC waiver, a properly fitted whitewater helmet and PFD, at least 2 float bags, a whistle and appropriate immersion gear & footwear.

OKCC Swiftwater Safety Training Weekend with Lee Baker
2023-07-22 08:00 - 2023-07-23 17:00 | Black Canyon Campground, Middle Fork Willamette River, Hwy 58, 8 miles west of Oakridge, Oakridge, Oregon, 97463
New to Whitewater? Out of date on your swiftwater safety training? If you're a current OKCC member, reserve one of the 18 spots for the 2023 OKCC Swiftwater Safety Training Weekend July 22nd-23rd!
This class is an ACA Swiftwater Rescue level 4 course that takes a kayak specific approach to learning the fundamentals of rescue. The course is highly interactive and designed to challenge kayakers of all skill levels, so beginners and experienced paddlers alike are welcome. Participants will need a hardshell or inflatable kayak for the downriver portions of the course as well as a PFD, whitewater helmet, whistle, appropriate immersion wear & footwear, throw bag, and at least 2 float bags (hardshells only) and of course, a current signed OKCC waiver.
Instructor: Lee Baker of Gradient River Essentials. Lee is an experienced Level 4 ACA instructor with over 25 years of whitewater experience.
Location: Middle Fork Willamette/Black Canyon Campground
Cost: $125 for current OKCC members. (there will also be an $8/vehicle fee at the campground).
Topics Covered: Recognition and avoidance of common river hazards, execution of self-rescue techniques, and rescue techniques for paddlers in distress. Emphasis is placed on both personal safety and commonly used skills. Fundamental and more advanced techniques for dealing with hazards that carry greater risk for both victim and rescuer, such as strainers, rescue vest applications, entrapments, and pins will also be practiced. Scenarios will provide an opportunity for participants to practice their skills both individually and within a team/group context.
Please note: Campsites will be reserved and paid for by OKCC, however there will be an $8/vehicle fee that you will be responsible for. The club will also provide coffee and snacks, but meals and beverages are the responsibility of each participant. We encourage you to bring plenty of extra calories and water for the weekend, as we will be working hard!
Please direct any questions to Emily Hooker at (503) 887-0940 | on Facebook Messenger or to Chris Massey at (503) 369-2127 | chrisamassey@gmail.com
MUST HAVE EQUIPEMT:

Type 3 PFD designed for whitewater use
Whitewater helmet
Protective clothing (drysuit or wetsuit) suitable for extended swimming in cold water and appropriate to the location/time of year
Protective footwear
throw bag
whistle
current signed OKCC waiver (waivers can be found by clicking the blue flag on the lower right hand corner of any page at https://www.okcc.org )

Ideally Bring*:

Type 5 Rescue PFD with a quick release system
(4) locking carabiners
(3) pulleys
(2) prusik loops
(1) 15+ feet of one inch tubular nylon webbing

*We encourage you to put together your own pin kit, but if you are lacking any of this equipment, please let us know in advance. We can likely come up with some so that everyone gets the most out of the class.
Other Gear/Non-Mandatory:

Rescue PFD with breakaway system/cowtail
River knife

2023 Summer Kayak Polo Practice on the Willamette
2023-07-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Tryon Cove Park (Willamette River), 13990 Stampher Road, Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97034
Summer OUTDOOR kayak polo is ON! We play most weeks on Friday afternoons - in June that will switch to alternating Thursday / Friday afternoons.
Starting in June, 6PM-8PM @Tryon Cove Park in Lake Oswego. If you are on the other side of the river, feel free to park at Rivervilla Park in Oak Grove and paddle across to Tryon.
Tryon Cove Park - 13990 Stampher Rd, Lake Oswego
Rivervilla Park - 925 SE Courtney Rd, Milwaukie
Everyone must have a current waiver: Click on the 'Sign a Waiver' button at the bottom of the screen or go to https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/v/okcc
Regulars should have a current annual membership to the Oregon Kayak & Canoe Club. https://www.okcc.org/membership/
Check out our website for more info on gear, rules, and see how much FUN kayak polo can be!
https://www.portlandkayakpolo.com/
For questions, e-mail play@portlandkayakpolo.com and we’ll get you started!

OKCC CPR, AED & 1st Aid Course
2023-08-02 18:15 - 20:15 | Columbia Park, Pavillion A, 4503 N Lombard St, Portland, Oregon, 97203
Our semi-annual course when a Red Cross certified trainer gets you the skills that all your paddling friends want you to have. This takes a little over 2 hours and might save a life or limb!
We'll meet at Picnic Area A in the northwest corner of the Park near the playground.
Cost is $30, less than half what similar classes cost. But it's FREE** to trip leaders!
** Lead 2 trips in the next year and we'll extend your OKCC membership 12 months.

August Class II Trip-N. Santiam
2023-08-19 10:30 - 16:30 | N. Santiam River
Where: PackSaddle-Mill City, N. Santiam River
Trip Leader: Karla Bergstrom (please contact Karla via Facebook Messenger if you have questions or plan on joining the trip)
Meet Time: 10:30 AM Mill City Park, Mill City OR
As with all club trips, a helmet, pfd, whistle, float bags, proper immersion gear, and a signed wavier are required to participate.

2023 Washougal Wind-up Tournament - Kayak Polo Aug 26-27
2023-08-26 - 2023-08-27 | Washougal Kayak Polo Venue (Kuthe River House), 36501 NE Washougal River Rd., Washougal, WA, 98671, United States
We are pleased to announce that Paul & Kate Kuthe have generously offered to host the Washougal Wind-Up Tournament again! It will be at their home on the Washougal River.
Times for each day will be posted when the event gets closer.

There is a cobble beach and quiet full pitch pool.
Limited camping on-site is available.

Bring your own polo kit: boat with functional bumpers, helmet with faceguard, and a blunt edged paddle.
Games will be 10-1 and 2-6 on Saturday and 10-2 on Sunday.

Bring your own food (+cooler & cookware, if applicable) there are local spots nearby to purchase food.
Pack a camp chair, sunscreen & beverages.
Check out https://www.portlandkayakpolo.com/ for more details!

Everyone must have a current waiver: Click on the 'Sign a Waiver' button at the bottom of the screen or go to https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/v/okcc
Regulars should have a current annual membership to the Oregon Kayak & Canoe Club. https://www.okcc.org/membership/
Check out our website for more info on gear, rules, and see how much FUN kayak polo can be!
https://www.portlandkayakpolo.com/
For questions, e-mail play@portlandkayakpolo.com and we’ll get you started!

Annual Club Picnic & Safety Practice Day on the Yamhill
2023-08-26 13:00 - 17:00 | Yamill Farm, 15225 SW Delashmutt Ln, McMinnville, OR, 97218
It's the annual club Picnic!
We're doing something a little different this year and combining a BBQ with a day of safety practice & swimming on calmer waters. So bring your swim suits/towels, your safety gear, a chair and plenty of sunscreen & some tasty beverages, we'll bring the BBQ's and the burgers!

address: 15225 SW Delashmutt Ln, McMinnville OR 97218
See you there!

August Class III Trip - MWS
2023-08-27 10:00 - 16:00 | White Salmon River (MWS)
Where: Middle White Salmon
Trip Leader: Roger Sharp - please contact Roger via Facebook Messenger if you have questions or would like to join the trip.
Time: Meet at Northwestern Park at 10:00 AM Sunday, August 27th.
As with all club trips, a helmet, pfd, whistle, float bags, proper immersion gear, and a signed wavier are required to participate.

September Class II Paddle - N. Santiam
2023-09-24 10:30 - 16:00 | N. Santiam River
The run: N. Santiam River, PackSaddle to Mill City
Trip Leader: Karla Bergstrom - please contact Karla via Face Book messenger if you would like to join the trip or have questions regarding skill level/gear/etc
Meet Time: 10:30 am, Mill City Park parking lot across from eNRG kayaking
As with all OKCC trips, a properly fitted helmet & pfd, whistle, float bags, appropriate immersion gear & footwear, and a signed club waiver are required for all participants.
