Welcome to the New Year !! And it’s starting out great with plenty of rain. No more complaining about low water, and no more need for any “Pray for Rain” parties (but still plenty of other reasons for a party – if there’s even any need for a reason). With all the local rivers having plenty of water, we have numerous great possibilities for runs at all levels right in our own backyard. However, if you’re looking to do some traveling, we have the information you need. It all starts on January 21 st with the club’s “Trip Permit Party” (remember – any excuse for a party) to fill out permits for the Rogue and Idaho rivers. There’s also an opportunity to join the OWA club for a joint club trip down the Rogue. See page 4 for details on both these events. In addition, there’s permit information for a variety of other rivers inside this issue. With the rivers at high levels and the cold waters of the winter season, it is important to be concerned with boating safely. We all have a responsibility not to put ourselves, and subsequently, other boaters and/or rescuers, at risk. When considering the difficulty of a run, remember the guidance that cold water and cold temperatures increase the difficulty rating of a run generally by one level. See page 7 for some facts and tips on cold water boating. Boat Safely – Be Smart, and Have Fun!! SYOTR, Terry Marlink
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Welcome to the New Year !!
And it’s starting out great with plenty of rain. No more complaining about low water, and no more need for any “Pray for Rain” parties (but still plenty of other reasons for a party – if there’s even any need for a reason). With all the local rivers having plenty of water, we have numerous great possibilities for runs at all levels right in our own backyard. However, if you’re looking to do some traveling, we have the information you need. It all starts on January 21st with the club’s “Trip Permit Party” (remember – any excuse for a party) to fill out permits for the Rogue and Idaho rivers. There’s also an opportunity to join the OWA club for a joint club trip down the Rogue. See page 4 for details on both these events. In addition, there’s permit information for a variety of other rivers inside this issue.
With the rivers at high levels and the cold waters of the winter season, it is important to be concerned with boating safely. We all have a responsibility not to put ourselves, and subsequently, other boaters and/or rescuers, at risk. When considering the difficulty of a run, remember the guidance that cold water and cold temperatures increase the difficulty rating of a run generally by one level. See page 7 for some facts and tips on cold water boating.
Boat Safely – Be Smart, and Have Fun!! SYOTR,
Terry Marlink
Table of Contents OKCC Trip Schedule page 3
ACA Waiver Information page 3
OKCC Permit Party page 4
OWA/OKCC Rouge Trip page 4
Pool Session Information page 5
Help Save the White Salmon page 6
Safety - Cold Weather Boating page 7
3rd Annual River Clean Up page 8
River Permit Information page 8 & 9
Membership Reminder page 10
Membership Renewal Form page 11
- Welcome to the Club continued support !!
• Hai Nguyen • Michael Norris • David Northrop • Ken & Cassie Price • Tim Richey & Eva Rosenberg • Larry Risch • Chad Schwendiman • Susan Sherman • Amy Shipman & John Hall • Patrick Steehler & Family • Ben Stetzer • Josh Stewart • Gordon Taylor • Garry Truyens • Gayle Turner • Mike VanderPloeg • Rebecca Ward • Chris Watson • Nick West • Joe Whitfield • Jerry & Marlene Williams • Brad Wood • Tracy Woodson • Chris Nelson & Family
Members: New & Renewing . . . and Thanks for your
• Cory Armstrong • Tony Bates • David Brigg • Anne Brink • Scott & Lori Duffens • Ben Durbin • Denny Egner • Jerry Eline • Robert Gabris • Gail Shaloum • Paul Guinea • Mel Harmon • Walt Hollands • Rick Johns • Benjamin Jones & Karen Banks • Justin Jones & Family • Stan & Lisa Karlin • Bryan Kirby • Rufus Knapp • Michael Lepis • Chris Lewis • Katherin Luscher & Sean Larkin • Scott McDonell • Corey Morton & Family
Check us out on line @ www.okcc.org!
Also sign up for the club’s Yahoo email list. Finally get some important email at your com-puter at work! Go to the “Groups” section of Yahoo and do a search for “okcc”. Sign up and in a few days you can post to the group and enjoy numerous other features of this free service.
River Etiquette Reminders
Bruno Mountain (North Santiam) parking. Park a short distance down the road from the gate access. Do not park in front of the gate! This a good take out and playboat spot. Let’s keep the people who permit us access happy!
Trip leaders wanted! Experienced and safety-conscious paddlers are needed to lead Club trips!
The ACA has new wavier forms with separate forms for adults and minors. The ACA will be responsible for collecting them from its members and keeping them on file. The good news is that the club, after a transition period, won't have to deal with them anymore except when signing up new members or when taking non-members on club trips. The forms are available at: http://www.acanet.org/mlinks/online.lasso.
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President's Day Weekend Rogue Trip
OWA (Oregon Whitewater Association - a club made up primarily of rafters) has extended an invitation to members of OKCC to take part in a three-day trip on the Rogue River over President's Day weekend, February 18, 19 and 20. This trip will put in at Grave Creek near Galice and take out at Foster Bar near Agness. There will be around 20 to 25 rafters and room for 10 to 12 kayakers. Dave Summers is the overall trip leader with Michael Williams and Mark Adams from OKCC leading kayakers down the river.
OWA will plan and purchase food for group meals on Sat dinner, Sun breakfast / dinner and Monday breakfast. You will be on your own for the lunches and snacks. Talk nice to a rafter and I'm sure you can get a short case or two of PBR down the river too! The rafters will also carry one drybag per kayaker. We will most likely camp at two different camps going down the river, so the rafters may request the kayakers help with loading and unloading the common gear. The OWA will take care of getting all the required common equipment down the river. There will be two large tarps set up for the kitchen and group activities. Remember: a good tent is much better than a bad tent when it is cold and raining! Over the years, OWA has had amazingly sunny and warm weekends for this trip, but also cold, drizzly trips as well. All the trips have been great fun. If you are prepared, you can work around any kind of weather in camp.
There will be a cost of about $30 per person for food with a check made out to Dave Summers required when you sign up to reserve a spot. If you cancel due to a last minute problem, you will then need to find another person to take your place or likely forfeit the cash. Dave Summers will work with you as much as possible, but supplies will be bought weeks in advance and once spent, the money is gone. If funds are left over after the trip, the leftover funds will go to OWA and OKCC based on number of people on the trip. Please don't sign up without being very committed to going. OWA has limited the number of members going on this trip in order to invite the OKCC and the OWA limit is already full.
The $30 per person above will not cover the shuttle from Grave Creek to Foster Bar or the transportation to / from the river. The plan is to use one shuttle service so we can get a group discount, with the current preference being Samantha Waters in Galice as she has been very good in the past. Her fees per vehicle as of November were $80 for the short route and $120 if they have to go down to California and back via Gold Beach - it will be cheaper by the dozen. The long or short version depends on snow level. We will not be sure of status until we go.
When: Saturday, January 21st Where: Clackamas River and Fearless Brewing Why: To paddle the Clack and fill out your 2006 Idaho and Rogue River lottery applications Details:
• Meet at Bob’s Hole on the Clackamas, 10am • Two runs will take place at the same time:
-- Class II – Bob’s Hole to Memaloose -- Class III – Fish Creek to Bob’s Hole
• Reconvene at Fearless Brewing Co. in Estacada -- 1st round beer pitchers and appetizers provided by the OKCC -- BEER SPECIALS from Fearless just for us (details to come)
• Permit applications, information packets, pens, envelopes, and help filling everything out is provided by the OKCC
• FREE raffle drawing for OKCC memberships, pool passes, and t-shirts!!
Note: This is an OKCC sponsored event, therefore the WOD (waiver of doom) is required by river participants. If you are not an ACA member, there will be a $10 insurance fee.
To RSVP or for any questions, please contact Sarah Bryant at [email protected] or 707-489-6485.
1737 SW Morrison St. Portland, OR 97205 (503) 226-7300 rackattack.com
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POOL SESSIONS Tuesday nights at the North Clackamas wave pool are the place to be for the OKCC Pool Night! The cost to OKCC members is just $8, $6 for kids under 16. You need your helmet cause concrete is hard. The pool is located 7300 Se Harmony Rd Milwaukie, OR 97222. Pool session information (recently updated) is provided but please confirm with each location before attending as sessions are often seasonal, change and/or cancel. If anyone has more complete information, including a pool that may have been missed, please pass it on for the next publication.
Day Location Times Monday Beaverton Swim Center 9:30 - 10:30 pm
Tuesday No. Clackamas Aquatic Center Sunset Swim Center Sandy Aquatic Center
8:00 - 9:30 pm 8:30 - 10:00 pm 8:30 - 10:00 pm
Wednesday Beaverton Swim Center Sandy YMCA Pool S. Albany High School (Albany) Olinger Pool (Salem)
Thursday Sunset Swim Center Echo Hollow Pool (Eugene)
8:30-10:00 pm 8:30-10:00 pm
Friday No known sessions at this time
Saturday Marshall Pool (Vancouver) Eisenschmidt Pool (St. Helens)
3:30 - 5:00 pm 8:00 - 10:00 am
Sunday Tualatin Hills Aquatic Center 10 am - 12 pm
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Help Protect the White Salmon River (WA) Posted January 4, 2006 by Thomas O'Keefe, E-mail: [email protected]
This year, the Forest Service has an opportunity to acquire the Wild and Scenic White Salmon Hopper property along the White Salmon Wild and Scenic River. An appropriation of $280,000 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) through the FY 2007 Interior Appropriations bill is needed to preserve this land. This parcel is located along the BZ Section of the White Salmon just downstream of Husum Falls and its preservation will protect the scenic qualities of this river corridor which is one of the region's most popular whitewater rivers. The Trust for Public Land is providing the leadership in this effort necessary to bring this key parcel into public ownership (see past article on BZ Access), but your voice is required to make it happen
YOUR MESSAGE IS KEY TO SECURING CRITICAL FUNDING IN FY 2007! Available for acquisition in FY 2007 is the White Salmon/Hopper property, located near the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Flowing southward for approximately 45 miles from its origins in the alpine forests on the slopes of Mt. Adams to the transitional oak and pine woodlands by the Columbia River, the White Salmon is one of only three Wild and Scenic Rivers in the state of Washington. From early times Native Americans lived and fished along the river in a valley marked by its lush vegetation, steep canyon walls, and swift rushing streams. When settlers found the river, the stock of spawning fish provided it with a lasting name. In addition to fisheries, the riparian corridor of the White Salmon supports habitat for bald eagles, black bears, ospreys, and many other wildlife species. Congress nationally recognized the corridor for its scenic and wild character in 1986. Beyond the biological and cultural significance of the river, the corridor is a critical recreational resource for many visitors. It is one of the premier kayaking and whitewater rafting rivers in the Northwest, attracting visitors and whitewater enthusiasts every summer and fall. The 4.5 acres of the White Salmon/Hopper property are just downstream from Husum Falls and BZ Corner near state Route 141 and is adjacent to a new river access site proposed by the Forest Service. Protection of this property through a $280,000 Forest Service appropriation through LWCF will provide public access, buffer other public conservation land (Goal 3 of the USDA Forest Service Strategic Plan) and ensure continued integrity of the Wild and Scenic River corridor.
PLEASE ACT NOW!
Congress will soon be considering its spending priorities for the Forest Service for FY 2007. Contact your legislators and encourage their support for an appropriation of $280,000 for the Wild and Scenic White Salmon Hopper property funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund in the FY 2007 Interior Appropriations bill. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE CONTACT:
(NOTE: There is a significant delay in the delivery of letters to Members of Congress due to security concerns. Instead, we strongly encourage you to fax, call, or electronically contact your Member of Congress in order to ensure prompt receipt. For online contact, please go to the congressional websites listed below and follow instructions for constituent contact.)
The Honorable Patty Murray The Honorable Brian Baird The Honorable Maria Cantwell U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202 224-2621 Phone: 202 225-3536 Phone: 202 224-3441 Fax: 202 224-0238 Fax: 202 225-3478 Fax: 202 228-0514
Please send a copy of your comments to Jina Sagar <[email protected]> at the Trust for Public Land.
Please draft your own comments (individual comments describing your relationship to the river and interest in this acquisition are most effective). A sample template is located at: www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Article/display/articleid/1552/display/full
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Cold Weather Boating
The rain is finally here!! But in the Pacific Northwest, boating season also means cold temperatures. Weather can be unpredictable and we may find ourselves paddling in icy water with near or below freezing air temperatures, often combined with wind, rain, sleet, and snow. If unprepared, these conditions could quickly become life threatening. Exposure to the elements is the greatest danger we face in the outdoors. Some facts: • Hypothermia can develop within minutes. • Water doesn’t have to be icy cold to cause hypothermia. Any water temperature lower than body temperature
will cause the body to lose heat. • Alcohol and drug use lowers the body’s ability to retain heat, although you may still feel warm inside. Signs and symptoms of hypothermia: • Slurred speech • Confusion, impaired motor functions • Abnormally slow rate of breathing • Cold, pale skin • Fatigue, lethargy, or apathy Basic treatment: • In all cases – seek dry shelter avoiding the wind, remove wet clothing and put into dry clothing if possible,
insulate the body and head with anything dry • If they feel cold and are shivering – exercise but avoid sweating, give warm and sweet drinks and high calorie
food • If they are clumsy, confused, and have stiffening muscles – handle gently, provide warmth to the core body,
give warm and sweet drinks and high calorie food, monitor pulse and breathing, restrict activity and have them lie down with feet slightly raised
• Do not give anything by mouth to a semi-conscious or unconscious person. Get to a medical facility as soon as possible.
Note: I strongly encourage all boaters to take a first-aid/wilderness survival course, as well as a swift water rescue class. Tips for a safe winter boating season: • Dress for a rescue. If you would succumb to hypothermia while standing and working in the water, you’re not
dressed warm enough. Warm clothing should include a drytop/bib combo, drytop/wetsuit combo, or a dry suit with enough polypro and fleece layers underneath. Wear appropriate socks and footwear, gloves/pogies, and a head-heater under your helmet.
• Drink plenty of water and make sure to intake enough calories. Caffeine and alcoholic beverages can be detrimental to staying hydrated and warm.
• If you wear pogies, keep gloves in your boat for use while not paddling (e.g., during a rescue). • Hand-heaters and a space blanket should be included in your first aid/survival kit. Aside from ibuprofen and
band aids, pocket-sized warmers are the most pilfered item from my med kit. These will help keep a victim warm and comfortable if exit from a river is not immediately available. They are also handy at the take-out to expedite the warming process.
• Keep warm beverages at the take-out (or even in a thermos in your boat).
I hope to see you all out on the water this winter! Stay warm and safe, Sarah Bryant, OKCC Social Chair
The Third Annual Down the River Clean Up on the Clackamas River It’s been several months, but the OKCC wanted to share some of the statistics from the 3rd Annual Down the River Clean Up on the Clackamas River and to thank club members that supported and participated in this event. This year’s Clean Up was held September 11, 2005 and with the help of more than 200 volunteers, 5140 pounds of beer cans, lawn chairs, railroad ties, tires, canoes, flip-flops and other garbage and recyclables were removed from the banks and bottom of the Clackamas River! That's 660 more pounds than last year.... Salmon, waterfowl and those that drink from the Clackamas River as well as other river runners and anglers will benefit from the efforts of those of you who participated. Additionally, proceeds from t-shirt purchases and the raffle and silent auction helped raise $1200 for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, donated to River Network’s Gulf Coast Watershed Recovery Fund and Mercy Corps. The event was organized by Kristin Dahl of eNRG Kayaking, and Jo Anne Dolan, assistant director of the Clackamas River Basin Council. Additional sponsorship and support was provided by the PSU Outdoor Program and the OKCC as well as the following businesses and organizations: Allstar Rafting, American Medical Response, Clackamas County Departments of Transportation & Development, Clackamas County Parks Department, Clackamas County Sheriff Marine Patrol, Clif Bar, Genuine Imitation Design, Hi-Tek Scuba, Jackstraw, Latitudes Printing, Metro Parks, Metro Recycling, New Seasons Market, Next Adventure, Northwest Rafters Association, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, Oregon Whitewater Association, Patagonia & Lotus Designs, Pro Sound & Lighting, and SOLV. Photos from the event are available at www.enrgkayaking.com/gallery. For more information on the Clackamas Watershed and ways to help to keep the Clackamas clean and healthy, please visit the Clackamas River Basin Council website at: www.clackamasriver.org.
River Agency Deadline Alsek/Tatshensnini (AK) Glacier Bay National Park
www.americanwhitewater.org/archive/permit/1/ Send in application to get on waitlist for preferred dates
Colorado River, Cataract Canyon (UT)
Canyonlands National Park www.americanwhitewater.org/archive/permit/62/
Reservations for the coming year accepted after January 1st.
Colorado River, Grand Canyon (AZ)
Grand Canyon National Park www.americanwhitewater.org/archive/permit/2/
See www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Article/display/articleid/1519/display/full for info on new permit plan
Membership Reminder The label on this newsletter contains the expiration date of your OKCC membership. Please use the included form to renew your membership. Mail the completed form along with the appropriate amount to: OKCC– PO Box 692, Portland Or 97207.
OKCC’s arrangement with the ACA (American Canoe Association) is as follows: 1) For new members the club collects both the OKCC fee and the ACA fee. The club enrolls the new member in the ACA and forwards the ACA fee. 2) For continuing OKCC members the billing become separate and the ACA will send you a bill when your ACA membership expires.
ACA membership allows the club to sponsor trips and events that have the security of liability insurance for the trip leaders and event organizers. Other benefits to club members include a subscription to Paddler magazine, the American Paddler newsletter, free and unlimited participation in ACA-sanctioned events, and member-only discounts.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Following are the Board of Directors elected at the Annual Meeting:
Honorary Positions: Chuck Taylor, Marketing/Advertising David Johnson, Races Keith DeWit, Conservation & Cooper Spur Liaison Terry Marlink, Newsletter [email protected] Mark Adams, Coach & Old-Timer
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL
The Oregon Kayak and Canoe Club (OKCC) is a group of boaters in the Portland area who have joined together to pursue a common interest in whitewater boating. The OKCC’s primary focus is to organize river trips at various skill levels. Safety, as well as enjoyment, is considered important on all club-sponsored trips. The OKCC is also active in ocean kayaking, slalom races, instruction, and river conservation. Membership entitles you to all issues of our newsletter, trip schedules, conservation updates, social events, affiliation with the American Canoe Association and American Whitewater, and an outlet/source for used equipment. Membership is contingent upon the receipt of dues and a signed waiver. Each adult member of a household must sign the waiver below.
The ACA’s Paddle America Club provides liability insurance for OKCC trips and events. OKCC members who choose ACA membership in addition to OKCC membership will receive OKCC benefits in addition to the benefits of ACA membership (Paddler magazine, ACA paddling events, and member-only discounts). OKCC members who are not ACA members will be charged $10.00 for every club trip or event in which they participate. This fee covers the cost of liability insurance.
OKCC members who join American Whitewater will receive a subscription to American Whitewater magazine and member-only discounts as well as support American Whitewater’s mission to conserve and restore America’s whitewater resources and to enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely.
OKCC MEMBERSHIP $20.00 OKCC Membership Only - Individual or Household $20.00 OKCC Renewal - Individual or Household AFFILIATE CLUB ENROLLMENT (NEW ENROLLMENT ONLY) $30.00 ACA Individual Membership $25.00 ACA Student/Junior Membership (18 and under or full-time college students with proof of a valid student ID) $45.00 ACA Household Membership (2 adults and children 18 and under) $25.00 American Whitewater Individual Membership $35.00 American Whitewater Household Membership TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED:
Participant’s Name: ACA No.: Address: City/State/Zip: Home Phone: Mobile Phone: Email: Additional Household Members: ACA No.:
ACA No.: ACA No.:
Newsletter delivery (circle one): Mail Web (download) Email
I have read, understand, and am familiar with the American Canoe Association Waiver and Release of Liability and the American Whitewater Safety Code. I agree to be bound by the terms of the ACA Waiver and Release of Liability and to follow the guidelines of the AW Safety Code as a condition of membership in the Oregon Kayak & Canoe Club, Inc. Signature: Date:
Date:
ALL NEW ACA APPLICANTS MUST ALSO COMPLETE AN ACA WAIVER FORM. WAIVER FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AT WWW.ACANET.ORG.
Please make checks payable to “OKCC” and send your completed application and waiver(s) with check to: Membership, OKCC, P.O. Box 692, Portland OR 97207
