Kayaking 2003

Kayaking with Northwest River Guides and the Alumni Office

Sam Drevo '99 was a competive kayaker for 15 years before this business major started Northwest River Guides. He has prepared a special river trip for alumni and their guests. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact the alumni office at rsvp@lclark.edu or 800.753.9292 ext 6.

Option 1
Location: Willamette Falls sea kayak tour
Dates: Aug. 9, 2003 (3-4 hour trip)
Price: $85 / person
Prerequisites: Mild swimming ability
Meeting Place: Clackamette Park - Oregon City at 9 a.m.

Come experience the joy of paddling with Northwest River Guides on the Clackamas and Willamette Rivers. This four hour experience will enable you to see the beauty of Oregon from a different perspective. We will start with an introduction to sea kayaking on the Clackamas River. You will learn all the basics including nomenclature, and proper stroke and rescue techniques. After a nice lunch in Clackamette Park we will commence our journey up to the mighty Willamette Falls. Along the way we might pass an Osprey or Great Blue Heron, and if we are lucky we might see a fisherman catch a Sturgeon. All the while we will be learning about the rich history surrounding this magnificent landmark and the subsequent industrialization. This trip will give you a new appreciation for the Willamette River.

Option 2
Location: Oregon Coast (between Nestucca and Tillamook Bay)
Dates: Aug. 10, 2003 (3-4 hour trip)
Price: $ 100 / person
Prerequisites: Mild swimming ability
Meeting Place: L&C College 9 a.m. (we will carpool)

Let Northwest River Guides guide your discovery of the majestic Oregon Coast. We will guide you to the perfect location (between Nestucca and Tillamook Bay) for a full day of on water exploration. The morning will start with a quick start introduction on flatwater, where we’ll work on proper stroke and rescue techniques. We will break for lunch before heading out on our guided afternoon journey. Along the coast, we’ll survey sea caves and rock formations, and enjoy the plethora of flora and fauna in the tidal estuaries. The afternoon adventure will be suited towards the comfort level of our students, and location will be based upon swell, tidal conditions, and weather.

Read about Sam Drevo '99 in the Chronicle

What you'll need to bring

An old pair of tennis shoes or sandals to walk to and from the river (neoprene booties if you have them).
Any polypro/ capilene items of clothing that you own.
A good nights’ sleep (from the night before).
A Full Bottle of Water – hydration, hydration, hydration!
Snack (for on the water): like an energy bar to keep your energy level high.
Dry clothes for the take out.

Cancellation Policy

NRG requires full payment at the time of registration for any of our one day (or any portion thereof) courses or workshops. Courses can be rescheduled* or refunded in full with 48 hours advance notice. A $20 fee will be charged for rescheduling a reservation less than 48 hours in advance of the course, and no refunds will be offered for cancellations or "no-shows".