OKCC

OKCC Trip Leader Recruitment Paddle/Class III Trip
2023-01-29 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Doomsday Brewing, 421 C St #2, Washougal, WA, 98671
Ever thought of becoming a trip leader, clinic leader or safety boater for the OKCC but didn't know how? If you're interested, join us for a class III paddle and info session on Sunday, Jan 29th. You are welcome to join either or both.
The Trip: meet at Hathaway Park in Washougal at 10:00 am. We will be running milepost 7 to Hathaway Park.
Info Session: Meet at Doomsday Brewing in Washougal, WA around 2:30-3:00 PM-ish (it's river time).
Trip Leader/Organizer: Carl Hansen -please contact Carl via Facebook Messenger or text at (406) 471-3274 if you would like to participate in either or both activities.
For the paddling portion: This is an official OKCC event, you will need a helmet, whistle, PFD, at least 2 float bags, a signed waiver and proper emersion gear.

Play Boating Clinic with Thom Parker
2023-01-26 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222
Ever wanted to learn some play boating basics or brush up on those moves? Here's your chance! Join Thom Parker for a special OKCC playboating clinic in the nice warm water of the Clackamas Pool.
*Playboat required

Space will be limited to 15 OKCC members only, tickets will be non-refundable (the standard $10 pool session fee will apply). If you have questions about the clinic, please contact Thom on Facebook Messenger or contact the OKCC Pool Coordinator at OKKC.poolcoordinator@gmail.com to be put in touch.

Pool rules still apply:

Boats must be clean of all debris and sand
Helmets must be worn at all times while in the pool, in or out of a boat
Do not hit the sides of the pool with your boat or cross the rear float-barrier
You must have a current signed OKCC waiver on file

Wednesday Pool Session - 1/18/23
2023-01-18 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222
Come get your roll on at the Clackamas Aquatic Park!
Check-in starts at 7:00 pm, boats can go in the water at 7:30 pm. (Please use the side entrance, not the main doors).
Tickets for OKCC members are $10/session, non-members pay $20. Entry is limited to 25, so get your ticket while the gettin's good!
Waivers, helmets and clean boats are required to enter the pool. A hose will be provided, waivers can be signed at check-in, but don't forget that helmet!

OKCC Official Class II paddle January 14th 2023
2023-01-14 10:30 - 16:00 | WA
River: Washougal, Milepost 3 or 5 to Hathaway
Meet at Hathaway Park at 10:30 am, Discovery Pass required for parking at MP3.
Trip Leader: Karla Bergstrom Contact her via Facebook Messenger with questions
This is an official OKCC club trip. A white water helmet, PFD, float bags, whistle, proper footwear, and immersion gear are required. Must also have a signed waiver to participate.

Thursday Pool Session
2023-01-12 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

Wednesday Pool Session
2023-01-04 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

Thursday Pool Session-12/29/22
2022-12-29 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222
Come get your roll on at the Clackamas Aquatic Park!
Instructor Nathan Watt will be on hand for anyone who needs a little assistance with getting that roll.
Check-in starts at 7:00 pm, boats can go in the water at 7:30 pm. (Please use the side entrance, not the main doors).
Tickets for members are $10/session, non-members pay $20. Entry is limited to 25, so get your ticket while the gettin's good!
Waivers, helmets and clean boats are required to enter the pool. A hose will be provided, waivers can be signed at check-in, but don't forget that helmet!

Wednesday Pool Session-12/21/22 - Copy
2022-12-21 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222
Come get your roll on at the Clackamas Aquatic Park!
Check-in starts at 7:00 pm, boats can go in the water at 7:30 pm. (Please use the side entrance, not the main doors).
Tickets for members are $10/session, non-members pay $20. Entry is limited to 25, so get your ticket while the gettin's good!
Waivers, helmets and clean boats are required to enter the pool. A hose will be provided, waivers can be signed at check-in, but don't forget that helmet!

Thursday Pool Session-12/15/22
2022-12-15 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

Official OKCC December Class II Trip
2022-12-10 11:00 - 16:00 | Sandy River
River/Run: Sandy River, Dodge to Oxbow

Trip Leader: Karla Bergstrom. Contact Karla via Facebook Messenger with any questions.
This is an official OKCC trip: A whitewater helmet, pfd, float bags, whistle, proper footwear and immersion gear, as well as a signed OKCC waiver are required to participate.

Wednesday Pool Session-12/07/22
2022-12-07 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

Thursday Pool Session-12/01/22
2022-12-01 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222
This session has been canceled

OKCC Annual Meeting
2022-12-01 18:30 - 21:00 | Flying Pie Pizzeria, 7804 SE Stark St, Portland, OR, 97215
Come join us for the OKCC annual meeting and pizza extravaganza at Flying Pie on Thursday, Dec 1st at 6:30 pm!
We will hold a raffle and vote for the 2023 OKCC board among other things. Mostly we will eat pizza and have fun together as a club. Hope we see you there!
Pizza and salad will be provided by the club, alcoholic beverages and other extras are on you.

Wednesday Pool Session-11/30/22
2022-11-30 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222
Come get your roll on at the Clackamas Aquatic Park!
ACA certified instructor Nathan Watt will be around to help if your roll is a little flat.
Check-in starts at 7:00 pm, boats can go in the water at 7:30 pm. (Please use the side entrance, not the main doors).
Tickets for members are $10/session, non-members pay $20. Entry is limited to 25, so get your ticket while the gettin's good!
Waivers, helmets and clean boats are required to enter the pool. A hose will be provided, waivers can be signed at check-in, but don't forget that helmet!

Thursday Pool Session-11/17/22
2022-11-17 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

November Official Class II Paddle-Clackamas R.
2022-11-12 10:00 - 16:00 | WA
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RUN HAS CHANGED TO THE CLACKAMAS DUE TO DROPPING WATER LEVELS ON THE WASHOUGAL.
Meet time: 10 am at Carver Park, Estacada, OR
Run: Lower Clackamas River, Barton Park to Carver Park
Trip Leader: Karla Bergstrom, contact Karla via Facebook Messenger if you would like to join the trip or if you have any questions.
This is an official club trip: Signed waiver, properly fitted whitewater helmet, PFD, float bags, throw bag, whistle and appropriate immersion gear/footwear are required.

Wednesday Pool Session-11/09/22
2022-11-09 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

Thursday Pool Session-11/03/22
2022-11-03 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

Wednesday Pool Session-10/26/22
2022-10-26 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

October Class II Paddle
2022-10-22 10:00 - 17:00 | White Salmon River (LWS)
Hello friends. The OKCC class II official paddle will be happening October 22nd.
It will be Halloween themed.
Pick out your kayak decorations and customs for fun and max merriment (water safe choices, please).
River: running Lower White Salmon
Meet at Northwestern Park. 10am. Remember there's a $2 bridge toll each way at Hood River.
The October Class II trip
Run: Lower White Salmon
Trip Leader: Karla Bergstrom
Please contact Karla by facebook messenger if you would like to join or have questions.
This is an official OKCC trip. A signed waiver, pfd, helmet, whistle, throw bag, float bags and appropriate immersion gear are required. The water is COLD.

Thursday Pool Session-10/20/22
2022-10-20 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

Wednesday Pool Session-10/12/22
2022-10-12 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222
Come get your roll on at the Clackamas Aquatic Park!
ACA certified instructor Nathan Watt will be around to help if your roll is a little flat.
Check-in starts at 7:00 pm, boats can go in the water at 7:30e pm. (Please use the side entrance, not the main doors).
Tickets for members are $10/session, non-members pay $20. Entry is limited to 25, so get your ticket while the gettin's good!
Waivers, helmets and clean boats are required to enter the pool. A hose will be provided, waivers can be signed at check-in, but don't forget that helmet!

Thursday Pool Session-10/6/22
2022-10-06 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222
Come join us for the 1st pool session of the 2022/2023 season!
Tickets for OKCC members are $10, non-members pay $20. Check-in starts at 7:00 PM at the side entrance, boats can go in the water at 7:30. Entry will be limited to the 1st 25 people who have purchased a ticket.
Waivers, helmets and clean boats are required to enter the pool, no exceptions.

August Class II Paddle - River TBD
2022-08-06 10:00 - 17:00 | WA
The August OKCC Class II Paddle -River TBD
Trip Leader: Karla Bergstrom -Please make sure to contact Karla if you wish to join the trip or have any questions. Using FB messenger is easiest, or you can email OKCC info@gmail.com to be put in touch with her.
When: August 6th, 2022
Time: meet at 10 am
Options currently under consideration: Icehouse to Turkey Hole on the Klickitat or Confidence on the Upper Clackamas (Bob's Hole to Memaloose).
This is an official OKCC club trip. A current waiver, properly fitted whitewater pfd & helmet, float bags, whistle, throw bag, and appropriate footwear & immersion gear are required.

The Annual OKCC BBQ & Paddle!
2022-07-23 10:00 - 18:00 | Northwestern Park, Husum WA, Husum, WA
It's time for the annual OKCC BBQ! (and paddle of course)!
•When/Where: the BBQ will be held at around 4 pm Saturday, July 23rd at Northwestern Park in Husum, WA (you do not have to paddle that day to join the BBQ festivities).
•The runs: We will have two official trips running before the BBQ: a MWS (class III trip) group meeting at the park around 10 am, and a LWS (class II trip) group meeting at the park around 11 am. Trip Leaders TBD, stand by for further info later in the week.
•Once the paddlers finish up, we'll all gather at the park for some tasty burgers and hotdogs with all the fixin's provided by the club. Bring your own sides and tasty beverages to round out the fare!
☆If you are paddling: these are official club trips. A signed waiver, properly fitted whitewater helmet & pfd, whistle, float bags, appropriate footwear & immersion gear and a throw bag are required to participate.

OKCC Swiftwater Safety Training Weekend with Lee Baker
2022-07-16 08:00 - 2022-07-17 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 2022 OKCC Swiftwater Safety Training Weekend July 16th-17th!
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: Black Canyon Campground on the Middle Fork Willamette located about 8 miles east of Oakridge on Hwy 58.
Cost: $100 for current OKCC members.
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 ad 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. The club will also provide coffee and snacks, but meals and beverages are the responsibility of each participant. Please direct any questions to Chris Massey at (503) 369-2127 or at chrisamassey@gmail.com

July Class II Paddle River TBD
2022-07-09 10:00 - 17:00 | WA
The July OKCC Class II Paddle -River TBD
Trip Leader: Karla Bergstrom -Please make sure to contact Karla if you wish to join the trip or have any questions. Using FB messenger is easiest, or you can email OKCC info@gmail.com to be put in touch with her.
When: July 9th, 2022
Time: meet at 10 am
Options currently under consideration: Confidence on the Upper Clackamas (Bob's Hole to Memaloose), Dodge to Oxbow on the Sandy, or Icehouse to Turkey Hole on the Klickitat.
This is an official OKCC club trip. A current waiver, properly fitted whitewater pfd & helmet, float bags, whistle, throw bag, and appropriate footwear & immersion gear are required.

Wednesday Pool Session- 4/27/22
2022-04-27 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

Thursday Pool Session-4/21/22
2022-04-21 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

Wednesday Pool Session - 4/13/22
2022-04-13 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222
