OKCC

September Class II Trip Clackamas River
2024-09-22 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Class II Trip - Clackamas River, Confidence Run (Bob's to Memaloose)
Trip Leader - Emily Hooker and Roger Sharp. Please message Emily via Facebook Messenger if you plan to attend or have questions about skill level etc.
Time: 10:00 am meet at the Memaloose Weigh Station to start setting shuttle
Run: Confidence run, Clackamas River
As with all OKCC trips, a signed waiver, properly fitted PFD, Whitewater helmet, whistle, appropriate immersion gear and footwear, and float bags are required to participate. Waivers may be signed by clicking the blue tab on any page of the OKCC website.

Class III Trip- Upper Clackamas
2024-08-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Clackamas River, Oregon
What: Upper Clackamas River, Carnage run (Hole in the Wall to Toilet Bowl or Moore Creek)
When: Meet at Moore Creek by 11 am Sunday, August 4th.
Trip Leader: Monica Potter. Please contact Monica via Facebook Messenger if you would like to join or have any questions.
As with all OKCC trips, a signed waiver, whitewater helmet and pfd, whistle, float bags and proper immersion gear/footwear are required to participate.

OKCC Swiftwater Safety Training Weekend with Lee Baker
2024-07-27 08:00 - 2024-07-28 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 Out of date on your swiftwater safety training?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 2024 OKCC Swiftwater Safety Training Weekend July 27th-28th!
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 Karla Bergstrom on Facebook Messenger or Emily Hooker at (503) 887-0940 | on Facebook Messenger.
MUST HAVE EQUIPMENT:

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

OKCC Class II trip: Lower White Salmon (below Husum to Northwestern Park) Sunday, July 21
2024-07-21 11:00 - 15:00 | White Salmon River (LWS)
Official OKCC Class II trip- White Salmon River from below Husum Falls to Northwestern Park.
Sunday, July 21st. Meet at Northwestern Park (the takeout) at 11 AM.
Trip leader: Sue Scheppele. Please contact Sue via Facebook Messenger, or comment on the FB post, or email suescheppele@gmail.com if you plan on attending or have questions about the run.
As with all OKCC events, a signed waiver, whitewater helmet & PFD, float bags, whistle, and proper immersion gear/footwear are required to participate. Waivers can be signed at www.OKCC.org

Class II trip- N. Santiam River
2024-06-22 11:00 - 16:00 | N. Santiam River
Class II Trip- PackSaddle run, N. Santiam River
When: Saturday, June 22nd 11:00 am
Where: Meet at 11:00 am at the Mill City Park parking lot across from eNRG kayaking.
Trip Leader: Emily Hooker. Please contact Emily via Facebook Messenger if you plan to attend or have questions about the rum.
As with all OKCC trips, a signed waiver, whitewater helmet and pfd, float bags, whistle and appropriate immersion gear/footwear are required to participate.

2024 OKCC Members Camping Trip- Klickitat River
2024-06-01 08:00 - 2024-06-02 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 S. campground on the Klickitat again this year . There will be 2 club led paddles. Saturday June 1st: a Class III run from Parrot Crossing to Summit Creek Bridge, (trip leader: Vanessa Perez). Sunday June 2nd: a Class II run from Icehouse to Turkey Hole, (trip leader: Emily Hooker). Please contact the pertinent trip leaders if you have questions about the respective runs when we get closer to the date and have trip leaders designated. (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.
Many of us will be at the camp site Friday evening if you want to get your camp on early.
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 will likely be 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. As of May 28th, fire ban in Klickitat County is scheduled to start on June 3rd, so we might be able to do a campfire this year!
Mosquitos are definitely a thing here, don't forget your favorite method of bug repellent!

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!

Class II Trip-Washougal River
2024-05-11 12:00 - 16:00
May Class II Trip-Saturday 5/11/24
Washougal River, WA.
Milepost 5 to Hathaway Park
Meet at Hatahaway Boat ramp at 12:00 pm
Trip Leader: Karla Bergstrom. Please contact Karla via Facebook Messenger if you would like to join or have questions.
This is an official club trip. A signed waiver, whitewater PFD, helmet, whistle, float bags, appropriate immersion wear and footwear are required to participate.

Thursday Pool- 04/25/24
2024-04-25 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222
Pool is back in session for the 23-34 season, come get your roll on!
Check in begins at 7 pm, boats in the water at 7:30 pm. Please note that cancellations must be made 48 hours or more in advance, or refunds are not guarantied.

Wednesday Pool - 04/17/24
2024-04-17 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222
Pool is back in session for the 23-24 season, come get your roll on!
Check-in begins at 7 pm, boats in the water at 7:30 pm. Please note that cancellations must be made 48 hours or more in advance, or refunds are not guarantied.

Thursday Pool- 04/11/24
2024-04-11 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

Wednesday Pool - 04/03/24
2024-04-03 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

Winter Kayak Polo - INDOORS
2024-03-30 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-03-23 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-03 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Oregon City Pool, 1211 Jackson St., Oregon City, OR, 97045
Winter Season Indoor Kayak Polo
Please email play@portlandkayakpolo.com for more information.
For more information about kayak polo, visit Portland Kayak Polo - PDXKP on Facebook, or email Amy Carlson for more information, including drop-in availability and loaner polo gear at carlsonamy@hotmail.com
Winter Season Indoor Polo
Location: Oregon City Pool - 1211 Jackson St, Oregon City
Season Pass: $120 ($45 savings)
Drop In Cost: $15
Season Length: 11 sessions - 2 hours each
1 Saturday, Nov 11, 2023 2-4 PM
2 Saturday, Dec 30, 2023 5-7 PM
3 Saturday, Jan 6, 2024 5-7 PM
4 CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER: Saturday, Jan 13, 2024 5-7 PM
5 Saturday, Jan 27, 2024 5-7 PM
6 Saturday, Feb 3, 2024 3-5 PM
7 Saturday, Feb 10, 2024 5-7 PM
8 Saturday, Feb 24, 2024 5-7 PM
9 Saturday, Mar 2, 2024 5-7 PM
10 Saturday, Mar 23, 2024 3-5 PM
11 Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 5-7 PM
Season pass holders are guaranteed a spot each week.
Total attendance is capped at 16 players.
You can pay for your season pass via Venmo (@aim222) or PayPal (carlsonamy@hotmail.com)

Wednesday Pool - 03/27/24
2024-03-27 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

March Class II Trip-Washougal River
2024-03-23 12:00 - 16:00
The OKCC March Class II Trip
The run: Washougal River, MP5- Hathaway Park
Meet time: Noon at the Hatahaway park Boat Launch area.
Trip Leader: Karla Bergstrom. Please contact Karla via Facebook Messenger if you plan on attending or have any questions about necessary skill level etc.
As with all OKCC events, a signed waiver, properly fitted whitewater helmet and PFD, whistle, at least 2 float bags, and appropriate immersion gear are required to participate.

Pool night/Pear night
2024-03-21 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222
This week will be a little different. Tickets are limited to 15 because OKCC is happy to be hosting young adults from the Pear program! You're still welcome to come practice your roll, just give a friendly wave to the kids as you go by.
Check in begins at 7 pm, boats in the water at 7:30 pm. Please note that cancellations must be made 48 hours or more in advance, or refunds are not guarantied.

Wednesday Pool - 03/13/24
2024-03-13 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

Pool Playboating Clinic with Thom Parker
2024-03-07 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222
Interested in what play boating is all about? Maybe you want to brush up on some skills? Come join Thom Paker at the Clackamas pool for a play boating clinic on March 7th at 7:30 pm. (check-in starts at 7:00 pm)
This clinic is open to OKCC members only, standard pool attendance rules apply. (Helmet is required one at all times in the water, your annual OKCC waiver must be signed, no hitting the plastic sides of the pool, and please rinse debris and sand out of your boat before getting in the water). There will be a few different boats to try, but preferably you have your own to use for the evening. The standard pool ticket price of $15 applies, and space will be limited to 10 people for this special event.
Once we have an attendee list, Thom will contact you by email with more details. Hope to see you there!

Wednesday Pool - 02/28/24
2024-02-28 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

February Class III Trip-Bull Run
2024-02-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Bull Run, https://maps.app.goo.gl/y7Uv8xiksynQ1CVg9
The February Class III Trip - Bull Run
Trip Leader: Carl Hansen-please contact Carl at (406) 471-3274 if you plan to join, or have any questions about necessary skill levels etc.
Meet at Bull Run put-in at 10:00 am if you would like to run the slalom gates for a few hours in the morning, meet at 1:00 pm for the downriver run.
This is a club trip, signed waivers, whitewater helmet and pfd, float bag, whistle and proper immersion gear are required to participate.

Thursday Pool-02/22/24
2024-02-22 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

February Class II Trip-2/17/24
2024-02-17 10:30 - 17:00 | River TBD, Oregon
February Class II Trip- Lower East Fork Lewis River
Meet time: 10:30 am at the takeout- DayBreak Park, Battle Ground, WA.
Trip Leader: Karla Bergstrom, please contact Karla via Facebook Messenger if you plan to attend or if you have any questions about skill level, equipment etc.
This is a club trip, waivers must be signed, whitewater PFDs and helmets, whistle, float bags, and proper immersion gear are required to participate.

Wednesday Pool - 02/14/24
2024-02-14 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

Thursday Pool-02/08/24
2024-02-08 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

Wednesday Pool - 01/31/24
2024-01-31 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222
