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Title: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: ZeeHawk on February 09, 2009, 12:18:40 PM: NWKA Paddling Class by Outdoorplay
Alkasazi (Brian) of Outdoorplay will be holding a paddling class to help kayakers understand paddling and techniques better and demo an array of different paddles. Pedalers also welcome and encouraged to attend. ;D

Date: Sunday, March 15
Location: Blue Lake Park, 20500 NE Marine Dr (http://www.oregonmetro.gov/files/places/bluelakemapbrochure.pdf)
Time: 11:00am
Cost: Free (note - park charge $4/person access fee, unless you have an annual pass)

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Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay
Post by: steelheadr on February 09, 2009, 08:06:13 PM: You guys ROCK!!!

As always, I'm putting in a plug for a Sunday event. ;D Don't hate me
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by Outdoorplay
Post by: Alkasazi on February 10, 2009, 08:44:10 AM: Sundays work better for me, too. Looked it over last night, and Sunday, March 15 looks like a good date. That work/not work for anyone interested in coming?

Location - anyone know much about Blue Lake on the east side of Portland? Looking on the map it appears to have easy access and a fairly central location.
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay
Post by: bsteves on February 10, 2009, 09:43:21 AM: Blue Lake might work. They limit the lake to the parks own rental craft during the summer, but it looks like you can put small private canoes and kayaks in during the winter.

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Boating at the lake
Paddle boats, row boats and canoes are available to rent at Blue Lake between May 1 and Sept. 30. For more information about boat rentals, call 503-661-6087. Privately owned watercraft are allowed on the lake for the purpose of angling between Oct. 1 and April 30, as long as they do not exceed 14 feet in length (17 feet for canoes) and 3.0 horsepower in motor capability.

I'm hoping a 15 ft kayak falls under their "canoe" category.
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay
Post by: Alkasazi on February 10, 2009, 10:06:30 AM: sweet, my boat's 13'. I'll be passing by there next week, so I can stop & check it out in more detail. Being able to fish before/after would be nice, too.

any other location suggestions?
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay
Post by: Knobby on February 10, 2009, 10:20:28 AM: I might be in for that!
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay
Post by: amb on February 21, 2009, 04:31:40 PM: Blue Lake and March 15th work for me, as of right now. Didn't know we could kayak on the lake now or I'd have tried sooner. I'll have to check it out.
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by Outdoorplay
Post by: Alkasazi on February 24, 2009, 11:57:27 AM: Got to check out Blue Lake yesterday, and it should be perfect. Location is central enough, easy water access, and you can fish before/after if interested. So, just to set it all in stone:

Date: Sunday, March 15
Location: Blue Lake Park, 20500 NE Marine Dr (http://www.oregonmetro.gov/files/places/bluelakemapbrochure.pdf)
Time: 11:00am
Cost: Free (note - park charge $4/person access fee, unless you have an annual pass)

We'll be covering fundamental paddle strokes - forward strokes, reverse strokes, turning strokes, draw strokes, etc. I'll also have paddles on hand from AT & Bending Branches, and will be contacting the Werner rep today to see what demos I can get from him.
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay
Post by: bad lattitude on February 24, 2009, 12:10:26 PM: I'm all in. Just wanted to get my name on the list. Thanks for putting this on.
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by Outdoorplay
Post by: Alkasazi on February 24, 2009, 12:18:40 PM: Oh yes, signup sheet. Let me get that started. reply to this thread or PM me & I'll add to the list:

1. bad lattitude
2. Hector
3. steelheadr & wife
4. amb & wife
5. ryobi1
6. bad lattitude's dad
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay
Post by: kallitype on February 24, 2009, 01:03:20 PM: For anybody wanting a good lightweight adjustable length paddle, see the classified (shameless plug....)
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: ZeeHawk on March 03, 2009, 12:17:33 PM: Date finalized.

Date: Sunday, March 15
Location: Blue Lake Park, 20500 NE Marine Dr (http://www.oregonmetro.gov/files/places/bluelakemapbrochure.pdf)
Time: 11:00am
Cost: Free (note - park charge $4/person access fee, unless you have an annual pass)

Thanks for putting this on Outdoorplay and Alkasazi!

Z
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: steelheadr on March 03, 2009, 01:11:26 PM: Hey Brian,
Where at Blue Lake are we meeting? By the pier, swim beach?
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: amb on March 03, 2009, 01:19:39 PM: I plan on being there and my wife may also want to come. Looking forward to it. Thanks -

Alan
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: Alkasazi on March 03, 2009, 01:46:09 PM: good question - let's meet by the swim beach. that was the closest water access I saw. plenty of parking there as well:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Alkasazi/NWKA-Clinic-Map.jpg)

Quote from: steelheadr on March 03, 2009, 01:11:26 PM
Hey Brian,
Where at Blue Lake are we meeting? By the pier, swim beach?
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: Alkasazi on March 05, 2009, 02:46:50 PM: on a side note, just got a box of the latest Kayak Angler magazines. I'll bring some down if anyone wants a copy. Just took a quick glance and saw Wali & Bsteves.
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: bad lattitude on March 05, 2009, 03:08:44 PM: Will any demo paddles be for sale? Any luck contacting the Werner rep?

I need my own paddle, ha!
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: Alkasazi on March 05, 2009, 04:05:17 PM: Haven't heard back from the Werner rep yet. I'll stop by his house tomorrow & see if he's around. not sure on any of demo paddles for sale, but kallitype has a nice Bending Branches paddle for sale:

http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,2319.0.html

*edited to say nice, not buce (?)
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: bsteves on March 05, 2009, 04:19:22 PM: [update pending trade]

It's probably not what you're looking for in a first paddle, but I have an AT Fishstix that I won at the Pacific City tournament last year. I have only paddled with it a couple times and It's really, really nice. However, I also have a high end Lendal through my pro deal which obligates me to use it and not the AT.

http://www.atpaddle.com/Sporting/Sporting.html (http://www.atpaddle.com/Sporting/Sporting.html)

It retails for $349 but I'd be willing to depart with it for $250 OBO. I suppose I should post this in the classifieds section.

Anyway, I'll bring it and my Lendal to the paddle clinic for everyone to check out.

Brian
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: amb on March 06, 2009, 09:56:36 AM: My wife and I are planning to share our kayak for the paddling class. Do you think this will work out ok?
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: Alkasazi on March 06, 2009, 10:00:55 AM: I should have a couple extra boats along, and she's welcome to use one of those.
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: amb on March 06, 2009, 10:06:02 AM: Thanks alot. We are looking forward to this. Hope a few others can take advantage of the opportunity too.
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: amb on March 07, 2009, 09:20:07 AM: Any chance this could be listed on the Events calendar?
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: polepole on March 07, 2009, 09:28:56 AM: Quote from: amb on March 07, 2009, 09:20:07 AM
Any chance this could be listed on the Events calendar?

Done.

-Allen
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: Cutthroat Chris on March 08, 2009, 08:36:35 PM: I'm assuming this rain or shine?
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: bad lattitude on March 08, 2009, 09:08:34 PM: If anyone backs out, let me know. My dad said he'd be interested in attending! Thanks again...I can use all the help offered.
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: Alkasazi on March 09, 2009, 08:50:47 AM: yep, rain or shine.

Quote from: SargeSlaughter on March 08, 2009, 08:36:35 PM
I'm assuming this rain or shine?
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: Alkasazi on March 09, 2009, 08:52:00 AM: tell your dad to come on out. The list is there just so I can keep a ballpark estimate of how many people are coming. the more the merrier....

Quote from: bad lattitude on March 08, 2009, 09:08:34 PM
If anyone backs out, let me know. My dad said he'd be interested in attending! Thanks again...I can use all the help offered.
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: Alkasazi on March 11, 2009, 10:06:09 AM: just heard back from the Werner rep, and I'll be grabbing some paddles from him as well. Anyone have anything in particular they want to see from them? I'm a bit out of touch on their lineup these days.
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: polepole on March 11, 2009, 10:14:19 AM: Have fun this weekend everyone. Big ups to Brian for putting this on.

Can you all do me a favor? At the end of the session, can you dump your self in the water and do some self rescues. It's a practice session, may as well practice!!!

-Allen
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: bad lattitude on March 11, 2009, 12:00:16 PM: Quote from: Alkasazi on March 11, 2009, 10:06:09 AM
just heard back from the Werner rep, and I'll be grabbing some paddles from him as well. Anyone have anything in particular they want to see from them? I'm a bit out of touch on their lineup these days.

I wouldn't mind playing around with either a Kalliste or Camano, but don't go to any great lengths on my part as I may have scored a paddle this week anyway.
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: Alkasazi on March 14, 2009, 03:39:04 PM: alright, paddles are picked up & loaded. weather could be better, but could be a lot worse, too. I'll see ya'll there in the morning!

Brian
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: bad lattitude on March 14, 2009, 05:04:00 PM: I'll be there. My dad may bow out due to inclement weather...
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: bsteves on March 14, 2009, 09:48:40 PM: I'll be bringing the hawg troughs.

http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,2160.0.html (http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,2160.0.html)

If you ordered one you can pick it up and I'll check you off my list. If you didn't already order one and want one, $17 will get you one of the 10 extra we purchased.

Brian
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: steelheadr on March 15, 2009, 10:10:56 AM: sorry we had to bail. my elbow tendonitis has been flaring up and yesterday's paddle on the willy took its toll. i did run into wali at sunset though. he has ditched his traditional pink top and is sporting a lovely blue to match his yum yum malibu boat.

jay
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: coosbayyaker on March 15, 2009, 10:24:03 AM: Hope the elbow feels better soon Jay...

Hope the weather at the paddling class is better then here...yikes!

I'm couch fishing, with Mike Iaconelli
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: [WR] on March 15, 2009, 04:29:43 PM: hey guys, how'd this go today??
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: bad lattitude on March 15, 2009, 09:02:11 PM: I had a blast. It was great meeting a couple of you.

This was only my second time in a kayak of any sort, and I have to say my know-how increased exponentially. I still have a long way to go, but I feel like my strokes are much more effective now.

My dad, who has owned a kayak for a couple of years, also said he feels much more in control of his yak now.

We had a little sun, a little drizzle, some major rain and a bunch of wind.

Thanks, Brian, for putting this on!

p.s. - Bsteves' AT paddle is off the market...
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: bsteves on March 15, 2009, 10:28:01 PM: I think paddle class went pretty well. Thanks Brian.

The weather varied between nice and sunny, cloudy with a decent downpour to gale force winds. Luckily the really bad wind didn't occur until the end.

Here are some pictures.
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: ZeeHawk on March 16, 2009, 09:21:57 AM: Looks great. Glad you guys found your gap in the weather. Just wanted to say again, a big thanks to Alkasazi and Outdoorplay for putting the event on. Hopefully the people who attended have a few more skills in their pockets and can use it to catch some bigger fish!

Z
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: Alkasazi on March 16, 2009, 09:39:38 AM: I had a great time yesterday. Thanks for coming out, it was great meeting & seeing everyone. Weather was a bit all over the place, but still better than the snow I woke up to this morning! Hope everyone learned something, and let's do it again sometime.

Brian
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: ryobi1 on March 16, 2009, 10:06:19 AM: Sorry I did not make it out. The wind and rain pounding against the house scared me away. If you decide to do it again, I will definitely be up for it since I have had limited chances to get my new X-13 out. By the way, what is the main differences between the AT Fishstix and the AT Xception SL Tour Carbon (which is what I have)?
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: Alkasazi on March 16, 2009, 11:25:25 AM: no worries. hard as it was raining when I left home, I wasn't sure anyone was going to show up. as for the Fish/Xception, the difference is materials. The Xception is carbon, and the Fish is glass. This weekend was the first time I'd used a Fish (I've used the Xception for years), and I liked it. Very similar feel to the Xception on the water. bit heavier, but also more durable, especially in the tips.

Brian
Title: Re: NWKA Paddling Class by OutdoorPlay **DATE CONFIRMED**
Post by: amb on March 16, 2009, 03:55:22 PM: We had a great time. It was nice to meet everyone and get some good paddling instruction. A big "Thank You" to Brian and OutdoorPlay for putting this on. We really appreciate it. I'll do it again just for the practice. Thanks Brian!