OKCC

August Class II Paddle - River TBD
2022-08-06 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 Out of date on your swiftwater safety training?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
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

April Class II Trip Lower Clackamas River
2022-04-09 10:00 - 15:30 | Clackamas River, Oregon
The April Class II Club Trip & Skill Builder

Lower Clackamas River- Feldheimer Launch to Barton Park
Meet at Barton County Park at 10 am (there us a $6 parking fee)
Trip Leader: Ernest Ryan

As with all official club trips, a properly fitted whitewater helmet & pfd, at least 2 float bags, appropriate immersion gear and footwear, whistle, and a signed waiver are required to participate. Please contact the trip leader with any questions about trip requirements or necessary skill level.

Thursday Pool Session - 4/7/22
2022-04-07 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

Thursday Pool Session
2022-03-31 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-03-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-03-03 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

Wednesday Pool Session
2022-03-23 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

March Class III Trip
2022-03-19 10:00 - 16:00 | River TBD, Oregon
The March Class III Cub Trip-River TBD
Trip Leader: TBD

Wednesday Pool Session
2022-03-16 19:30 - 21:00

March Class II Trip
2022-03-05 10:00 - 16:00 | River TBD, Oregon
The March Class II Trip - River TBD
Trip Leader: Karla Bergstrom
Meet time: 10 am
As with all official OKCC trips, properly fitted helmet & PFD, float bags, appropriate immersion gear, whistle and a signed waiver are required to participate.
Please wear a mask while shuttling with vehicle windows cracked, regardless of vaccination status.

April Class III Trip
2022-02-27 08:00 - 17:00 | River TBD, Oregon
The April Class III Trip - River TBD
Trip Leader: TBD
Check back closer to the date of the trip for updated info.
As with all OKCC trips, properly fitted PFD & helmet, float bags, whistle, immersion gear, and a signed waiver are required.

February Class III Trip/Trip Leader BBQ
2022-02-26 10:00 - 18:00 | River TBD, Oregon
Calling all prospective trip leaders and Class III paddlers!
Join us for a safety practice oriented class III trip and stay for the 4 pm BBQ for those interested in finding out what it takes to lead official OKCC trips!
Trip Leader: Carl Hansen
River TBD

Wednesday Pool Session
2022-02-23 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222
Come get your roll on!
Check-in starts at the side entrance around 7:00 pm, boats can go in the water at 7:30 pm until 9:00 pm.
Cost is $10 per session for current OKCC members, $20 for non-members, PayPal or cash at the door only.
Pool Rules:

Helmets must be worn at all times when in the pool, this includes spotters.
Masks must be worn at all times whenever you are not actively in the pool.
The plastic tiles around the sides of the wave pool are aging and brittle. You must not hit them with your boat or go behind the float barrier at the rear of the pool.
Boats must be clean and free of any debris. There is a hose outside the pool entrance that you may use.
For your safety, spotters and anyone outside a boat must exit the pool when the waves are turned on.
