Kayaking hits the agenda for the Outdoor Program this month, with an “Intro to Kayak” seminar starting this afternoon and two all-day river trips on Jan. 26 and 27. Held at Portland State for the last six years, the seminar teaches participants the basics of whitewater kayaking and is open to those with limited or no experience.
Hit the water at PSU
Kayaking hits the agenda for the Outdoor Program this month, with an “Intro to Kayak” seminar starting this afternoon and two all-day river trips on Jan. 26 and 27. Held at Portland State for the last six years, the seminar teaches participants the basics of whitewater kayaking and is open to those with limited or no experience.
The seminar is directed by kayaking instructor Steve White and the Outdoor Program staff. According to White, evaluations of the all-day trips have been extremely positive throughout the years.
“Ninety-five percent of people said it exceeded their expectations,” he said. “With these [kinds of] evaluations, we are able to do more trips.”
The cost for students and members is $120, which includes gear and transportation. Since the seminar is open to inexperienced kayakers, classes and pool sessions are mandatory and are scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays over the next two weeks, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The seminar is designed to bring participants to the intermediate level and class size is typically small—around eight people—so participants enjoy full attention and help from staff.
This year’s group will head out onto the Clackamas River between Estacada and Oregon City. “All sections of the river are appropriate for beginners,” White said.
The deadline to sign up is today at noon, but that deadline may be extended until the pre-trip meeting at 5 p.m. if necessary. For information, contact Steve White at the PSU Outdoor Program.
