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March, 2024

Saturday
30
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Winchester Wasteway is a long paddle through a remote section of the Desert Wildlife Area near Moses Lake. Early spring is a great time to see tons of snow geese, large carp racing in the shallows and the emerging desert flora, without all the heat. Water levels are hard to predict because there is no real-time gauge, but it should be a class 1 river with one swift section of a few hundred yards toward the end. Due to the length and remoteness of the paddle it is recommended that you have completed a long (5+ hours) paddle in the past year and be comfortable in moving water.
Sunday
31
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Dress like a bunny! Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.

April, 2024

Friday
5
Saturday
6
Nisqually Cleanup - 9AM Both I+ and I-II meet at Nisqually Park (aka Yelm Hydroplant).
9:00 AM
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Part of Nisqually River Cleanup 2023 event and in conjunction with Washington Kayak Club, PTCC and WRRR. Nisqually Cleanup - I+ and II-III sections meet at 9am at Nisqually Park (Yelm Hydroplant) for shuttles. We will pick up trash along the way down.
There will be a BBQ (or raffle if COVID surges) at the McKenna Park put-in afterward. This is a fun river stewardship event that typically draws in lots of boaters as well as non-boater friends who help out with cleaning up on land.

***For more info & WKC registration - Be sure to register on the WKC website in addition to this page***
2024 Nisqually Cleanup Registration: https://wakayakclub.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=821680&item_id=2104129

Saturday
6
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The gates will be set up and so come and practice on the Cedar River slalom course. This is a "park and play" section of river (no shuttle required). This event always attracts some open boaters, mostly from across state or national borders. Come on over and show them we do know how to paddle canoes here in Washington. This is a Washington Kayak Club Event. Register on the WKC website. You don’t have to be a WKC member. The register button here will take you there. It’s generally one registration for the weekend, whether you practice or race or both.
Sunday
7
Sunday
7
Cedar River at Landsburg
9:00 AM
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The annual Cedar River Spring Slalom on Class 2+ river. This is not a Paddle Trails Canoe Club event. It is hosted by the League of Northwest Whitewater Racers and the Washington Kayak Club, so the registration button here links to their registration page. The race is very low key. All abilities and paddlecraft are welcome.
Sunday
7
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.
Saturday
13
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River will be chosen based on appropriate water levels
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.
Saturday
20
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This is a beautiful Class II - III whitewater run
Sunday
21
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.
Sunday
21
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A fun Class II river close to Seattle.
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.
Monday
29
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This is a super fun Class II+ whitewater run close to Seattle

May, 2024

Saturday
4
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Join WRRR, Paddle Trails, OWA, WKC, BeWett, Nature Nuts, Boy Scouts, MGRC, WA state parks, and other several local clubs (If we missed your group let us know!) , neighbors and friends at the 40thth Annual Green River Cleanup on Saturday May 4th!!! Every year lots of outdoor enthusiast enjoy the day recreating along the river, and cleaning up trash at the same time. Jeff D will coordinate a group for cleaning downstream of Van Doren‘s Landing Park.
Sunday
5
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.
Saturday
11
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This fun section is on the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie near North Bend.
Sunday
12
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.
Friday
17
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Need good scouting skills as possibilty of logs in the river. White Lightening, the class IV rapid on the river, is an easy portage. It is a quick ledge drop
Saturday
18
Tolt MacDonald Park in the Red Barn
9:30 AM
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Red Barn at Tolt MacDonald Park in Carnation 31020 NE 40th St, Carnation, WA 98014 Please be sure to register online if you plan to come for the FREE breakfast. We will start serving breakfast at 9:30. As in previous years, Club officers will be cooking and serving PTCC members and their guests a full breakfast on the club. Breakfast will be followed by the annual rope throwing contests for distance and accuracy. Hopefully, those fierce competitors from north of the border will be able to once again sweep most of the competitions. After festivities at the park are complete, you will have your choice between several paddling trips from Flatwater to Class III. All members and their guests are welcome. So, come join your paddling friends for a great breakfast followed by a day of canoeing. Please register for the Spring Bash by May 15th so that we can be sure to have enough hash browns for everyone! Depending on water levels, these are river trips we will likely paddle: Flatwater Trip Plum Landing to Fall City Class I+ Snoqualmie Club Stretch II SF Snoqualmie Class II+ Upper MF Snoqualmie II+. MM Snoqualmie III - will depend on water levels and interest
Sunday
19
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.
Friday
24
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Join us for a sun- and fun-filled weekend in the Methow Valley. The Methow has several stretches from Class II+ to III+; the Twisp is a technical Class II+ to III, depending on water level. We‘ll plan on camping at the free DNR site up Twisp River Road (48.371177, -120.317638) and paddle Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and/or Monday. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE DAYS YOU THINK YOU‘LL BE THERE. You can modify it later. We will divide into groups and paddle the rivers based on skill level and interest. Typically we have two river/skill options each day. More info on camping and paddling closer to date. This is a join Paddle Trails and WKC trip. Clicking on the Register Now button will take you to the WKC event page.
Saturday
25
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Join us for a sun- and fun-filled weekend in the Methow Valley. The Methow has several stretches from Class II+ to III+; the Twisp is a technical Class II+ to III, depending on water level. We‘ll plan on camping at the free DNR site up Twisp River Road (48.371177, -120.317638) and paddle Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and/or Monday. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE DAYS YOU THINK YOU‘LL BE THERE. You can modify it later. We will divide into groups and paddle the rivers based on skill level and interest. Typically we have two river/skill options each day. More info on camping and paddling closer to date. This is a join Paddle Trails and WKC trip. Clicking on the Register Now button will take you to the WKC event page.
Sunday
26
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.
Sunday
26
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Join us for a sun- and fun-filled weekend in the Methow Valley. The Methow has several stretches from Class II+ to III+; the Twisp is a technical Class II+ to III, depending on water level. We‘ll plan on camping at the free DNR site up Twisp River Road (48.371177, -120.317638) and paddle Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and/or Monday. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE DAYS YOU THINK YOU‘LL BE THERE. You can modify it later. We will divide into groups and paddle the rivers based on skill level and interest. Typically we have two river/skill options each day. More info on camping and paddling closer to date. This is a join Paddle Trails and WKC trip. Clicking on the Register Now button will take you to the WKC event page.
Monday
27
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Join us for a sun- and fun-filled weekend in the Methow Valley. The Methow has several stretches from Class II+ to III+; the Twisp is a technical Class II+ to III, depending on water level. We‘ll plan on camping at the free DNR site up Twisp River Road (48.371177, -120.317638) and paddle Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and/or Monday. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE DAYS YOU THINK YOU‘LL BE THERE. You can modify it later. We will divide into groups and paddle the rivers based on skill level and interest. Typically we have two river/skill options each day. More info on camping and paddling closer to date. This is a join Paddle Trails and WKC trip. Clicking on the Register Now button will take you to the WKC event page.

June, 2024

Saturday
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This is not a Paddle Trails Canoe Club Event... Be part of the BIG Paddle on Lake River Saturday morning! Join a flotilla of kayaks, paddle boards and canoes on a five mile roundtrip paddle along Lake River to the Columbia and back to the Port of Ridgefield Waterfront. $5 BYOB (Bring Your Own Boat) registration covers your entry to the guided paddle. There are limited seats available on two canoes led by Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership for $5.
Saturday
1
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Learn the basics of how to canoe lakes in this one day class designed for total beginners. Both tandem and solo canoes are welcome, and can be supplied for folks without a boat. No previous experience necessary.
Saturday
1
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Come and have fun up at the Salmon La Sac Campground and practice paddling the gates on the Cle Elum River. This is a "park and play" event with no shuttle. There will be no PTCC coordinator for this event.
Sunday
2
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.
Sunday
2
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This one day class is for confident quiet water or lake paddlers who are looking to make the jump to paddling near shore on the Puget Sound. The possibility of wind, waves, current, and cold water all exist, so you should dress appropriately and be prepared for dynamic conditions. An online presentation prior to the day of the class will also be included, to learn about tides, currents, and reading charts.

Solo and Tandem canoes and kayaks are welcome. If you need help with gear, reach out and the club can help get things together for you.
Saturday
8
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This class is for canoeists that are comfortable paddling on quiet water and want to gain confidence to paddle easy rivers. Canoes must have built-in or secured flotation. Solo and Tandem canoes welcome.
Saturday
8
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Come and enjoy this fun, playful section of the river in the warm sunshine!
Sunday
9
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This class is for canoeists that are comfortable paddling on quiet water and want to gain confidence to paddle easy rivers. Canoes must have built-in or secured flotation. Solo and Tandem canoes welcome.
Sunday
9
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.
Saturday
15
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In this 2 day course, you will continue to practice whitewater skills while learning how to safely navigate obstacles and maneuver efficiently and effectively through a dynamic environment. You will learn more advanced skills and dynamic paddling techniques as well as individual and group strategies for navigating rapids. Students need to have boats that are designed and equipped for whitewater. Solo and Tandem canoes are welcome.
Sunday
16
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In this 2 day course, you will continue to practice whitewater skills while learning how to safely navigate obstacles and maneuver efficiently and effectively through a dynamic environment. You will learn more advanced skills and dynamic paddling techniques as well as individual and group strategies for navigating rapids. Students need to have boats that are designed and equipped for whitewater. Solo and Tandem canoes are welcome.
Sunday
16
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.
Sunday
23
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.
Saturday
29
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This one day class is designed for total beginners as an introduction to canoeing and kayaking on tidewater (salt or brackish water that is affected by tides), no previous experience necessary. An online presentation prior to the day of the class will also be included to learn about tides, currents, and reading charts. Solo and Tandem canoes and kayaks are welcome. If you need help with gear, reach out and the club can help get things together for you.
Saturday
29
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Have fun playing on the Powerhouse section of the Snoqualmie
Sunday
30
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.
Sunday
30
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Learn the basics of how to canoe lakes in this one day class designed for total beginners. Both tandem and solo canoes are welcome, and can be supplied for folks without a boat. No previous experience necessary.

July, 2024

Wednesday
3
Methow Valley, Twisp, Loup Loup Camground
11:00 AM
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Multiple days of great paddling in the sun filled Methow Valley. Trips each day will vary depending on interest and the willingness of people to coordinate them. Possibilities include class I to III+ river sections.

Registering for this event does not obligate you to paddle every day, it just means you plan to attend some or all of it.

Appropriate bow and stern flotation is required for all kayaks and canoes.

Commonly run river sections are:
Methow River - Carlton to McFarland Creek: Class II
Methow River - McFarland Creek to Burma Rd: A splashy Class II+ with some big waves
Methow River - Black Canyon: A fun in the sun Class III+ with some challenging rapids
Twisp River: a fun technical Class III

The Wednesday, July 3rd paddle will be class II+ and will meet at Methow River McFarland Boat launch at 11am to accommodate members traveling Wednesday morning.

One community dinner is being planned at the campground, and there will likely be other shared dinners and dutch oven desserts.

This is a car camping trip and camping will be at Loup Loup Campground off of Hwy 20, east of Twisp. This is a delightful campground that offers respite from the heat of the valley.
Thursday
4
Methow Valley, Twisp, Loup Loup Camground
11:00 AM
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Multiple days of great paddling in the sun filled Methow Valley. Trips each day will vary depending on interest and the willingness of people to coordinate them. Possibilities include class I to III+ river sections.

Registering for this event does not obligate you to paddle every day, it just means you plan to attend some or all of it.

Appropriate bow and stern flotation is required for all kayaks and canoes.

Commonly run river sections are:
Methow River - Carlton to McFarland Creek: Class II
Methow River - McFarland Creek to Burma Rd: A splashy Class II+ with some big waves
Methow River - Black Canyon: A fun in the sun Class III+ with some challenging rapids
Twisp River: a fun technical Class III

The Wednesday, July 3rd paddle will be class II+ and will meet at Methow River McFarland Boat launch at 11am to accommodate members traveling Wednesday morning.

One community dinner is being planned at the campground, and there will likely be other shared dinners and dutch oven desserts.

This is a car camping trip and camping will be at Loup Loup Campground off of Hwy 20, east of Twisp. This is a delightful campground that offers respite from the heat of the valley.
Friday
5
Methow Valley, Twisp, Loup Loup Camground
11:00 AM
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Multiple days of great paddling in the sun filled Methow Valley. Trips each day will vary depending on interest and the willingness of people to coordinate them. Possibilities include class I to III+ river sections.

Registering for this event does not obligate you to paddle every day, it just means you plan to attend some or all of it.

Appropriate bow and stern flotation is required for all kayaks and canoes.

Commonly run river sections are:
Methow River - Carlton to McFarland Creek: Class II
Methow River - McFarland Creek to Burma Rd: A splashy Class II+ with some big waves
Methow River - Black Canyon: A fun in the sun Class III+ with some challenging rapids
Twisp River: a fun technical Class III

The Wednesday, July 3rd paddle will be class II+ and will meet at Methow River McFarland Boat launch at 11am to accommodate members traveling Wednesday morning.

One community dinner is being planned at the campground, and there will likely be other shared dinners and dutch oven desserts.

This is a car camping trip and camping will be at Loup Loup Campground off of Hwy 20, east of Twisp. This is a delightful campground that offers respite from the heat of the valley.
Saturday
6
Methow Valley, Twisp, Loup Loup Camground
11:00 AM
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Multiple days of great paddling in the sun filled Methow Valley. Trips each day will vary depending on interest and the willingness of people to coordinate them. Possibilities include class I to III+ river sections.

Registering for this event does not obligate you to paddle every day, it just means you plan to attend some or all of it.

Appropriate bow and stern flotation is required for all kayaks and canoes.

Commonly run river sections are:
Methow River - Carlton to McFarland Creek: Class II
Methow River - McFarland Creek to Burma Rd: A splashy Class II+ with some big waves
Methow River - Black Canyon: A fun in the sun Class III+ with some challenging rapids
Twisp River: a fun technical Class III

The Wednesday, July 3rd paddle will be class II+ and will meet at Methow River McFarland Boat launch at 11am to accommodate members traveling Wednesday morning.

One community dinner is being planned at the campground, and there will likely be other shared dinners and dutch oven desserts.

This is a car camping trip and camping will be at Loup Loup Campground off of Hwy 20, east of Twisp. This is a delightful campground that offers respite from the heat of the valley.
Sunday
7
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.
Sunday
7
Methow Valley, Twisp, Loup Loup Camground
11:00 AM
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Multiple days of great paddling in the sun filled Methow Valley. Trips each day will vary depending on interest and the willingness of people to coordinate them. Possibilities include class I to III+ river sections.

Registering for this event does not obligate you to paddle every day, it just means you plan to attend some or all of it.

Appropriate bow and stern flotation is required for all kayaks and canoes.

Commonly run river sections are:
Methow River - Carlton to McFarland Creek: Class II
Methow River - McFarland Creek to Burma Rd: A splashy Class II+ with some big waves
Methow River - Black Canyon: A fun in the sun Class III+ with some challenging rapids
Twisp River: a fun technical Class III

The Wednesday, July 3rd paddle will be class II+ and will meet at Methow River McFarland Boat launch at 11am to accommodate members traveling Wednesday morning.

One community dinner is being planned at the campground, and there will likely be other shared dinners and dutch oven desserts.

This is a car camping trip and camping will be at Loup Loup Campground off of Hwy 20, east of Twisp. This is a delightful campground that offers respite from the heat of the valley.
Monday
8
Cashmere Take out parking lot
10:00 AM
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Join us for smaller than usual play waves on the great Wenatchee River. Expect hot air, warm water, non-intimidating surfing, excellent roll-in-combat practice and plenty of friendly support & laughs. This is class 3; bring a lunch, sunscreen, water. Put in requires a Discover Pass or Wa. State Fishing Access Pass & will be either the dam in Dryden or Peshastin fishing access. Take out at Cashmere where no parking pass nor $ is required.
Tuesday
9
Cashmere Take out parking lot
10:00 AM
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Join us for smaller than usual play waves on the great Wenatchee River. Expect hot air, warm water, non-intimidating surfing, excellent roll-in-combat practice and plenty of friendly support & laughs. This is class 3; bring a lunch, sunscreen, water. Put in requires a Discover Pass or Wa. State Fishing Access Pass & will be either the dam in Dryden or Peshastin fishing access. Take out at Cashmere where no parking pass nor $ is required.
Saturday
13
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This one day class will cover the basics of photography from a boat, including composition, settings, protecting your equipment from the elements, and a discussion of post-production techniques. You‘ll need a camera (and a boat), but whether it‘s a professional camera with a 500mm lens or a camera phone, we‘ll have some fun capturing wildlife from the water.

Location TBD, but it‘s likely to be Union Bay, in Lake Washington, just north of the Montlake Cut.
Sunday
14
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.
Sunday
28
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.

August, 2024

Sunday
4
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.
Saturday
10
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This hands-on class will cover the fundamentals of River Safety and Rescue. It will include topics such as wet exiting your boat, how to swim a rapid, use of throw ropes, swimmer and boat rescues, wading in current and techniques for unpinning boats. The class will be held on very easy section of river at The Powerhouse where Tokul creek joins the Snoqualmie. You‘ll need a Discover Pass. Please come outfitted for the river and bring your boat, a throw bag, and any other rescue equipment that you‘d like to try out! Be ready to go at 10am. We will take a lunch break and be done by mid-afternoon.
Sunday
11
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.
Sunday
18
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.
Sunday
25
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.

September, 2024

Sunday
1
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.
Saturday
7
10:00 AM
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Saturday Teanaway to Thorpe / Sat eve camp Umtanum Campground | Sunday Yakima Canyon.
Sunday
8
10:00 AM
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Saturday Teanaway to Thorpe / Sat eve camp Umtanum Campground | Sunday Yakima Canyon.
Sunday
8
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.
Sunday
15
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.
Sunday
22
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.
Sunday
29
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Location is coordinator‘s-choice and will be weather-dependent. Dynamic flowing water, such as shorelines of Puget Sound or Class 1+ rivers. Suitable for canoes or sea kayaks.

October, 2024

Sunday
6
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Not flatwater, but not whitewater. A happy medium is what I‘m looking for. Some wind and waves are welcome for the fun and challenge they present. I‘ll vary up the locations (I‘m also open to suggestions!), but it‘ll likely be a variety of trips around Lake Union and the Montlake Cut, some coastal paddling along Alki or between Discovery and Carkeek parks, or some class I/I+ rivers. Canoes or sea kayaks welcome. Flotation is required, and knowledge of/experience with self-rescue techniques is preferred.
Sunday
13
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Not flatwater, but not whitewater. A happy medium is what I‘m looking for. Some wind and waves are welcome for the fun and challenge they present. I‘ll vary up the locations (I‘m also open to suggestions!), but it‘ll likely be a variety of trips around Lake Union and the Montlake Cut, some coastal paddling along Alki or between Discovery and Carkeek parks, or some class I/I+ rivers. Canoes or sea kayaks welcome. Flotation is required, and knowledge of/experience with self-rescue techniques is preferred.
Sunday
20
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Not flatwater, but not whitewater. A happy medium is what I‘m looking for. Some wind and waves are welcome for the fun and challenge they present. I‘ll vary up the locations (I‘m also open to suggestions!), but it‘ll likely be a variety of trips around Lake Union and the Montlake Cut, some coastal paddling along Alki or between Discovery and Carkeek parks, or some class I/I+ rivers. Canoes or sea kayaks welcome. Flotation is required, and knowledge of/experience with self-rescue techniques is preferred.
Saturday
26
6:30 AM
Sunday
27
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Not flatwater, but not whitewater. A happy medium is what I‘m looking for. Some wind and waves are welcome for the fun and challenge they present. I‘ll vary up the locations (I‘m also open to suggestions!), but it‘ll likely be a variety of trips around Lake Union and the Montlake Cut, some coastal paddling along Alki or between Discovery and Carkeek parks, or some class I/I+ rivers. Canoes or sea kayaks welcome. Flotation is required, and knowledge of/experience with self-rescue techniques is preferred.

November, 2024

Sunday
3
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Not flatwater, but not whitewater. A happy medium is what I‘m looking for. Some wind and waves are welcome for the fun and challenge they present. I‘ll vary up the locations (I‘m also open to suggestions!), but it‘ll likely be a variety of trips around Lake Union and the Montlake Cut, some coastal paddling along Alki or between Discovery and Carkeek parks, or some class I/I+ rivers. Canoes or sea kayaks welcome. Flotation is required, and knowledge of/experience with self-rescue techniques is preferred.
Saturday
9
Nisqually Boat Launch, a/k/a Luhr Landing, at the east end of Miluhr Rd
10:00 AM
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The tide schedule makes this the best weekend day of 2024 to run this interesting tidal stream in the Nisqually Delta region. Come join us for a trip through tide flats at the edge of Puget Sound, then meandering river, then inland tidal grasslands. We will launch from the Nisqually Reach Boat Ramp and follow the west shore south. About 3 miles from the launch the creek will finally reveal itself and provide us with a tide-assisted journey inland. If no newly-downed trees block the way, we will paddle to the head of navigation, about 5 1/2 miles from the launch point. Lunch will be in our boats as there are no landing spots on this tidal creek. By the time we finish lunch the tide should now be flowing back toward Puget Sound and give us a gentle push northward for the first 2 1/2 miles. We will have a gentle current in this portion of the creek with no rapids. Total trip distance about 11 miles. Bring lunch and a Discover Pass for the WDFW boat launch parking. Please be on time, we need to launch by 9:40 for best tidal assistance. In the event of bad weather, we will run the trip the following day, Sunday Nov. 10, but meeting 1/2 hour later.
Sunday
10
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Not flatwater, but not whitewater. A happy medium is what I‘m looking for. Some wind and waves are welcome for the fun and challenge they present. I‘ll vary up the locations (I‘m also open to suggestions!), but it‘ll likely be a variety of trips around Lake Union and the Montlake Cut, some coastal paddling along Alki or between Discovery and Carkeek parks, or some class I/I+ rivers. Canoes or sea kayaks welcome. Flotation is required, and knowledge of/experience with self-rescue techniques is preferred.
Sunday
17
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Not flatwater, but not whitewater. A happy medium is what I‘m looking for. Some wind and waves are welcome for the fun and challenge they present. I‘ll vary up the locations (I‘m also open to suggestions!), but it‘ll likely be a variety of trips around Lake Union and the Montlake Cut, some coastal paddling along Alki or between Discovery and Carkeek parks, or some class I/I+ rivers. Canoes or sea kayaks welcome. Flotation is required, and knowledge of/experience with self-rescue techniques is preferred.
Sunday
24
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Not flatwater, but not whitewater. A happy medium is what I‘m looking for. Some wind and waves are welcome for the fun and challenge they present. I‘ll vary up the locations (I‘m also open to suggestions!), but it‘ll likely be a variety of trips around Lake Union and the Montlake Cut, some coastal paddling along Alki or between Discovery and Carkeek parks, or some class I/I+ rivers. Canoes or sea kayaks welcome. Flotation is required, and knowledge of/experience with self-rescue techniques is preferred.

December, 2024

Sunday
1
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Not flatwater, but not whitewater. A happy medium is what I‘m looking for. Some wind and waves are welcome for the fun and challenge they present. I‘ll vary up the locations (I‘m also open to suggestions!), but it‘ll likely be a variety of trips around Lake Union and the Montlake Cut, some coastal paddling along Alki or between Discovery and Carkeek parks, or some class I/I+ rivers. Canoes or sea kayaks welcome. Flotation is required, and knowledge of/experience with self-rescue techniques is preferred.
Sunday
8
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Not flatwater, but not whitewater. A happy medium is what I‘m looking for. Some wind and waves are welcome for the fun and challenge they present. I‘ll vary up the locations (I‘m also open to suggestions!), but it‘ll likely be a variety of trips around Lake Union and the Montlake Cut, some coastal paddling along Alki or between Discovery and Carkeek parks, or some class I/I+ rivers. Canoes or sea kayaks welcome. Flotation is required, and knowledge of/experience with self-rescue techniques is preferred.
Sunday
15
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Not flatwater, but not whitewater. A happy medium is what I‘m looking for. Some wind and waves are welcome for the fun and challenge they present. I‘ll vary up the locations (I‘m also open to suggestions!), but it‘ll likely be a variety of trips around Lake Union and the Montlake Cut, some coastal paddling along Alki or between Discovery and Carkeek parks, or some class I/I+ rivers. Canoes or sea kayaks welcome. Flotation is required, and knowledge of/experience with self-rescue techniques is preferred.
Sunday
22
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Not flatwater, but not whitewater. A happy medium is what I‘m looking for. Some wind and waves are welcome for the fun and challenge they present. I‘ll vary up the locations (I‘m also open to suggestions!), but it‘ll likely be a variety of trips around Lake Union and the Montlake Cut, some coastal paddling along Alki or between Discovery and Carkeek parks, or some class I/I+ rivers. Canoes or sea kayaks welcome. Flotation is required, and knowledge of/experience with self-rescue techniques is preferred.
Sunday
29
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Not flatwater, but not whitewater. A happy medium is what I‘m looking for. Some wind and waves are welcome for the fun and challenge they present. I‘ll vary up the locations (I‘m also open to suggestions!), but it‘ll likely be a variety of trips around Lake Union and the Montlake Cut, some coastal paddling along Alki or between Discovery and Carkeek parks, or some class I/I+ rivers. Canoes or sea kayaks welcome. Flotation is required, and knowledge of/experience with self-rescue techniques is preferred.

January, 2025

Sunday
5
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Not flatwater, but not whitewater. A happy medium is what I‘m looking for. Some wind and waves are welcome for the fun and challenge they present. I‘ll vary up the locations (I‘m also open to suggestions!), but it‘ll likely be a variety of trips around Lake Union and the Montlake Cut, some coastal paddling along Alki or between Discovery and Carkeek parks, or some class I/I+ rivers. Canoes or sea kayaks welcome. Flotation is required, and knowledge of/experience with self-rescue techniques is preferred.