Comprehensive Kayak Training

With Bill Vonnegut    

 

 Focusing on giving you the skills to become an independent paddler

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A fast stable way to extract a swimmer from an area where a rescue may be difficult

A fast stable way to extract a swimmer from an area where a rescue may be difficult


 

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Having the ability to make an additional effort can significantly shorten paddling time and reduce fatigue

Having the ability to make an additional effort can significantly shorten paddling time and reduce fatigue


Classes & Trips

Weekdays on the Willamette -Custom Skill Building booked on your schedule

These classes are booked on your schedule by contacting me. We will work on skills needed at whatever level you are at. Cost is $135 for 3hr and you are welcome to split it with a friend of choice.

Wide Variety of Classes

Throughout Oregon & California

Coastal Kayaking, Rock Gardening, Stroke Refinement,  Surf Zone, Surfing, Tides Currents & Rough Water and More

Be ready to roll when you need it. Here is a short video from when my paddle broke as I used it to protect my face from an underwater rock.

Roll Instruction

I am available in the Portland area for private or group lessons, with pools still closed I am running classes by appointment on the Willamette. Or look for my custom Situational Rolling and Bracing class on the schedule. 

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Instructional Trips

Regular trips scheduled to baja. contact me for a custom trip for your group
 

April 21-27 2024 Baja Trip

Baja Light April 28 - May 4

Some pictures from previous Baja Trips

- Or contact me for info on custom trips for your group

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Paddle The Oregon Coast

This rugged coastline is beautiful but can be hard to access. We offer guided trips and classes to gain access and the skills to this incredible stretch of coastline”

 

 

 

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Oregon Classes & Trips

Based out of Portland, we offer classes and trips from the beautiful Columbia Gorge through Downtown Portland

and along the entire Oregon Coast.

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Skills Classes

I offer a wide range of classes from basic sea kayaking to Ocean Rock Gardening

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Coastal Trips

Have you been wanting to explore this beautiful rugged coast? If so, request a custom class and together we can find ways to access it.

Privates available - Request More Info

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Columbia Gorge & River

Explorer the stunning Columbia Gorge or paddle through Downtown Portland

Privates available - Request More Info

 

California

Some of the best Rock Gardening in the world

  As a California Native to the Bay Area I have extensive

knowledge of the Northern California Coast

 

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California Classes & Trips

As a Bay Area native, I have been paddling the coastal waters of the greater San Francisco Bay Area and Mendocino coast for many years.  Along with paddling the tides, currents and islands of San Francisco Bay. Contact me to arrange trips in this wonderful place to paddle.

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                                                                 Classes

Offering classes to improve skills & comfort when you paddle

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Mendocino Trips

Some of the best paddling on the entire west coast! Mendocino is one of my favorite paddling destinations. Ask for a custom guided trip through this beautiful part of California, or sign on to an existing trip.

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Bay Area Trips

This is my home base and where I have done most of my paddling. Sign up for a custom trip and together we will explore the coastline, the bay, or any sites you want to see.

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