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Brought to you by your friends at Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe
The 2012 schedule will be posted soon.
Event dates are October 19 to 21, 2012
Here is a list of last year's classes:
9 am to 6 pm
Check In and move in to cabins/campground
9 am to Noon and 1 pm to 4 pm
Rolling lessons
1 hour privates in the pool we teach with whitewater boats (we provide) and have a 2 student to 1 instructor ratio. Gain confidence and open the world of rough water paddling by learning the roll. In the comfort of an indoor pool, work one on one with a qualified rolling coach. These classes are fun for anyone that wants to work on their roll.
1 pm to 4 pm
Precision Boat Control & Design
Held on sheltered water in the Nestucca River, this class provides the student with a repertoire of useful strokes and boat maneuvers for different boat designs. The key cause and effect relationships involved in boat control are introduced and students learn to perform maneuvers safely and efficiently. This class is fun for anyone.
Fear to fun in the surf Level 1
The surf zone can be an intimidating place at times. See this exciting environment through new eyes as you gain confidence and understanding of the dynamics at work. Learn to select a safe play zone, read water, and operate in the surf. This class emphasizes how to safely negotiate a surf break zone during launching and landing without getting surfed. Become skilled at holding position and moving within the surf zone with boat control and safety as the number one priority. This class is a great choice for people looking to try the surf for a first time or have not yet had formal instruction in the surf.
Short boat surfing
Students should expect to learn proper techniques for safely operating in the surf zone with whitewater and surf specific kayaks. We will cover topics such as reading the surf, selecting a break, launching and landing on the beach, positioning in the group and on the wave, bracing and rolling, and surfing (forwards, side, and backwards, bottom turns, cutbacks, etc...) This class is fun for people who have a consistent roll in rough water.
Having mastered the recognition of hazards, holding position, and self rescuing in the Fear 2 Fun class, move onto this next step before venturing out beyond the break. You will work activities that create opportunities for Practicing teamwork, signaling, launching, landing, broaching, maneuvering and surfing in the soup zone with lots of feedback and tips to help you along. If you had fun during Fear 2 Fun but want more time to practice this one’s for you. Have fun, gain some confidence, and become comfortable in the surf! Students should have completed Fear 2 Fun and be able to self rescue. A roll is handy, but is NOT required.
Long Boat Surfing Skills
Once comfortable with basic surf zone operation it's time to surf! This class emphasizes how to select a break, position yourself to catch waves, and enjoy the ride. This class is an introduction to surfing waves in a sea kayak. We will be practicing the use of surf etiquette, spacing, and group management while playing in the surf. Learn to prevent and control broaching, side surfing, and even back surfing. This class is fun for students that already know how to brace and control their boats reasonably well and have either a roll or can self rescue by swimming their boat in through the surf after a capsize. Fear to Fun in the surf is a great class to take before joining Long Boat Surf Skills.
Rough Water Rescues
Rescues are rarely needed in flat water, so why practice them there? This class will focus on the most effective rescue techniques used in real conditions. Learn how to prioritize and execute efficient rescues with confidence in wind, current, and waves. Students should be well practiced at basic assisted re-entries. A solid roll is not required, but some rolling experience is helpful.
6:30 to 8 pm: Dinner
8:00 pm to 10:pm
Party and video presentation at the club house
Saturday, Oct 15th
6:00 am
Prepare to Take Your Lumps Yoga
An eclectic mix of Hatha, Vinyasa and Kundalini yoga lead by Jodi Wright. We will focus on calming your nerves and energizing your body in preparation for the exciting day ahead. Please bring a yoga mat and a yoga block (large canned food can work).
6:30 am to 8:00 am: Breakfast
9 am to Noon and 1 pm to 4 pm
Rolling lessons
1 hour privates in the pool we teach with whitewater boats (we provide) and have a 2 student to 1 instructor ratio. Gain confidence and open the world of rough water paddling by learning the roll. In the comfort of an indoor pool, work one on one with a qualified rolling coach. These classes are fun for anyone that wants to work on their roll.
9:00 am to 4:00 pm: Full day Classes
Rock Garden Safety and Rescues
Oregon has a very active geologic past. Giant lava flows streamed across our state from great fissures in and around what is now Idaho resulting in massive rock outcroppings all along the Pacific NW coast. Explore this stunning coastline’s labyrinth of arches, tunnels, and overfalls while learning to control and maneuver your sea kayak in this complex environment. We will practice skills that increase our safety margin within the rocks. Rock specific rescue techniques and methods will be practiced in real conditions. This class is fun for people who already have some ocean paddling experience and can confidently perform regular deep water rescues quickly and effectively.
Cape Lookout Adventure
Explore this favorite paddling destination of local sea kayakers. Cape Lookout is a popular hiking and whale watching spot during certain times of the year. It offers good surf, some rock gardening, and amazing scenery. This tour is fun for experienced paddlers with reliable rescue and maneuvering skills.
Video Stroke Analysis
Look at your paddling skills through new eyes! Gain perspective by practicing maneuvering skills for the camera then analyze the footage together as a class to learn from one another. Peer review sessions are a great way to share ideas and discuss common issues. Having trouble keeping up on trips? Does your boat not seem to go where you want? Perhaps you are already paddling in rough water, but have hit a plateau…Get back to basics, pick them apart and tune up those skills. Strong fundamentals are essential before moving onto harder water. This session is good for any skill level.
Coastal kayak Fishing I: Crabbing
Crabbing From a Kayak is designed for everyone of all skill levels and will be held in flat to mild water. We'll use handlines and Crab Hawks to fish for keeper dungeness. There's potential for a little salmon fishing as well. This class is great for anyone interested in catching crab just for fun or for sustenance on a mutli-day expedition in a coastal environment.
9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Fear to Fun in the Surf Level 1
The surf zone can be an intimidating place at times. See this exciting environment through new eyes as you gain confidence and understanding of the dynamics at work. Learn to select a safe play zone, read water, and operate in the surf. This class emphasizes how to safely negotiate a surf break zone during launching and landing without getting surfed. Become skilled at holding position and moving within the surf zone with boat control and safety as the number one priority. This class is a great choice for people looking to try the surf for a first time or have not yet had formal instruction in the surf.
Short boat surfing
Students should expect to learn proper techniques for safely operating in the surf zone with whitewater and surf specific kayaks. We will cover topics such as reading the surf, selecting a break, launching and landing on the beach, positioning in the group and on the wave, bracing and rolling, and surfing (forwards, side, and backwards, bottom turns, cutbacks, etc...) This class is fun for people who have a consistent roll in rough water.
Assorted open water Rescues
This half-day class is held on sheltered water and introduces deep-water rescue techniques for solo and group paddlers. The class covers techniques for solo re-entry of a kayak following a wet exit as well as assisted drain and re-enter rescues involving two or more paddlers. It also covers basic safety concerns and safety related features of sea kayaks and paddling equipment. This class is fun for anyone.
Having mastered the recognition of hazards, holding position, and self rescuing in the Fear 2 Fun class, move onto this next step before venturing out beyond the break. You will work activities that create opportunities for Practicing teamwork, signaling, launching, landing, broaching, maneuvering and surfing in the soup zone with lots of feedback and tips to help you along. If you had fun during Fear 2 Fun but want more time to practice this one’s for you. Have fun, gain some confidence, and become comfortable in the surf! Students should have completed Fear 2 Fun and be able to self rescue. A roll is handy, but is NOT required.
Nestucca River Mouth Tour
Eddies, currents and wavesThe Nestucca River drifts peacefully along the main event site just south of Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City, then empties into the ocean resulting in the confluence of swift current, eddies, and waves. Enjoy the scenic flats along the river and challenge yourself down at the mouth of the Nestucca. This class is a great choice for any skill level.
Combat Rolling and Bracing
The roll can be an elusive beast. What works in the pool when you are expecting to flip does not always transfer to rougher waters. Turn your quiet domesticated pool roll into the powerful and reliable combat roll you really need. Students will be practicing bracing and rolling skills where they are needed most. The swirling current, swell, and surf at the Nestucca River Mouth will provide a dynamic but safe environment to practice this rough water skill. Students should already have a reliable roll in flat water and should be comfortable self rescuing in mild conditions.
12:30 to 1:30 pm: Lunch
1:30 pm to 5 pm
Long Boat Surfing Skills
Once comfortable with basic surf zone operation it's time to surf! This class emphasizes how to select a break, position yourself to catch waves, and enjoy the ride. This class is an introduction to surfing waves in a sea kayak. We will be practicing the use of surf etiquette, spacing, and group management while playing in the surf. Learn to prevent and control broaching, side surfing, and even back surfing. This class is fun for students that already know how to brace and control their boats reasonably well and have either a roll or can self rescue by swimming their boat in through the surf after a capsize. Fear to Fun in the surf is a great class to take before joining Long Boat Surf Skills.
Having mastered the recognition of hazards, holding position, and self rescuing in the Fear 2 Fun class, move onto this next step before venturing out beyond the break. You will work activities that create opportunities for Practicing teamwork, signaling, launching, landing, broaching, maneuvering and surfing in the soup zone with lots of feedback and tips to help you along. If you had fun during Fear 2 Fun but want more time to practice this one’s for you. Have fun, gain some confidence, and become comfortable in the surf! Students should have completed Fear 2 Fun and be able to self rescue. A roll is handy, but is NOT required.
Towing Scenarios and Group Management
Group paddling can be fun and VERY rewarding. Effectively and safely managing a group of friends or peers on the water takes practice. Learn some procedures and what to watch out for. Learn basic and advanced techniques for towing other people and boats using contact tows and tow lines. Master this essential skill for paddling with other people. This class is fun for anyone.
Mastering Boat Control in Conditions
The class will be held in open water with windy, choppy conditions. You will discover how to apply all of your flat water strokes and maneuvers in a dynamic environment. You will learn how to make use of a skeg or rudder to balance your direction in a cross or down-wind scenario. You will gain experience paddling in head, side and following seas in complete control. This class if fun for people who already know how to maneuver their boats in calm conditions and can perform deep water assisted re-entries.
Rough Water Rescues
Rescues are rarely needed in flat water, so why practice them there? This class will focus on the most effective rescue techniques used in real conditions. Learn how to prioritize and execute efficient rescues with confidence in wind, current, and waves. Students should be well practiced at basic assisted re-entries. A solid roll is not required, but some rolling experience is helpful.
6 pm to 8 pm: Dinner
8 pm to ??: Party, Video review of the day at the Pizza Parlor
Sunday, October 16th
6:00 am
Prepare to Take Your Lumps Yoga
An eclectic mix of Hatha, Vinyasa and Kundalini yoga lead by Jodi Wright. We will focus on calming your nerves and energizing your body in preparation for the exciting day ahead. Please bring a yoga mat and a yoga block (large canned food can work).
6:30 am to 8 am: Breakfast
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Having mastered the recognition of hazards, holding position, and self rescuing in the Fear 2 Fun class, move onto this next step before venturing out beyond the break. You will work activities that create opportunities for Practicing teamwork, signaling, launching, landing, broaching, maneuvering and surfing in the soup zone with lots of feedback and tips to help you along. If you had fun during Fear 2 Fun but want more time to practice this one’s for you. Have fun, gain some confidence, and become comfortable in the surf! Students should have completed Fear 2 Fun and be able to self rescue. A roll is handy, but is NOT required.
Coastal Kayak Fishing II: Handline/Bottom Fishing
The second class is for advanced paddlers with ocean paddling & surf zone experience and is designed with sustenance fishing on a multi-day expedition in mind; Perfect for those planning an expedition in the Pacific Northwest or Alaska. Those without ocean paddling experience should take Fear to Fun in the Surf, Level 1 & 2. We'll launch off the beach at Cape Kiwanda through the surf and head out to the reef & big rock off shore. We'll use our handlines to jig for bottom fish, including lingcod, rockfish, and greenling.
Tour to 3 Arch Rocks
Visible for miles up and down the coast, the allure of 3 Arch Rocks have long drawn sea kayakers out beyond the relative safety of the flat water found within Netartz Bay into the rough, demanding waters that surround these prominent sea stacks. Closed for much of the year due to migratory mammals, few people ever see these beautiful rock formations up close. This tour is fun for people confident in their rescue and boat control skills. A roll is not required but strongly recommended.
Boat Control Tour (Nestucca river & bay)
Take your boat control to the next level while enjoying a scenic and pleasurable tour around Nestucca Bay. This is a great flat water option for those folks that want to perfect their paddling in a very controlled and inviting environment. This tour is fun for anyone.
Long boat surfing (advanced)
Learn to shred in the long boat. Turn your favorite sea kayak into a surfing machine. We will be working on selecting a break, catching waves, controlling position on the wave, performing dynamic maneuvers while surfing and practicing surfing etiquette. A reliable roll and self rescue skills are required. This class is fun for someone that already paddles in the surf but wants to take their surfing skills to the next level.
Advanced Rock Gardening & Cave Exploration
Take your rock gardening to the next level! Explore the bowels of the Oregon Coast by probing deep into some of the best sea caves in the area. Students should have good boat control and reliable rescue skills. A roll may come in handy too. This is one of the highest difficulty classes and would be a great choice for any experienced paddler looking to step up their game.
NOTE: All classes are subject to weather and water conditions. We reserve the right to make changes to venues, schedules, instructors and students.
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