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September 17, 2011

Aqua Verde

Aqua Verde Paddling Club, Seattle, WA

Date: September 17, 2011 Saturday-Sunday
Time: 1 PM
Direction/info: Agua Verde Paddling Center: 1303 NE Boat Street, Seattle WA 98105 http://www.aguaverde.com/

Deadline to sign up is Sept. 10, 2011

Experience the joys of sea kayaking through the surrounding marshes and waterways of Union Bay or Lake Washington.

They have single or double seat kayaks. Please let us know which one you like to have single or double seat kayaks. They will reserve kayaks in advance. After kayaking, we will have nice dinner and drinks on the dock at night and enjoy dancing or relaxing!

DPO provide hotel and transportation. We will have two cars to ride to Seattle. Leave in early morning on Sept. 17th and return on Sept 18th. Let us know if you wish to stay at the hotel in Seattle overnight then please let us know ASAP.

Cost: $30 dollars for two hours with guide. Great Deal!!
Limit 16 people.

If you are interested or have questions, please contact Tish (tishrandolph0630@gmail.com) or Cindy (cynthiaking77@gmail.com).

 

 Kayaking Events

May 28, 2011

metro

Smith and Bybee Lakes, Portland, OR

First kayaking trip of this summer will be on May 28th, 9 am to 4 pm, at Smith and Bybee Lakes, one of the best kept secrets in Portland, OR!

Here is a couple websites to check out about Smith and Bybee Lakes:
http://www.oregonmetro.gov/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=153
http://columbiariverimages.com/Regions/Places/smith_bybee_lakes.html

This trip is with Next Adventure Paddling Center. If more than 4 people register for this trip, a group discount will be applied!

Cost: $85 per person (before group discount).
The fee includes: transportation to/from Smith and Bybee Lakes from Paddle Sports Center in Portland, OR, equipment (kayak, paddles, PFDs), guide and lunch.

No prior experience is necessary for this trip.

Since the trip is not available to register online right now, please email to Cindy King cynthiaking77@gmail.com if you are interested.


June 25th, 2011

Next Adventure

Sauvie Island, Portland, OR - CANCELLED

Date: Saturday, June 25th
Time: 9 am to 3-4 pm with Next Adventure Paddling Center

Sign up deadline: June 18th

To sign up: Need to sign up through Next Adventure Paddling Center. It can be done over phone with a credit card (503-233-0706), in shop in person or online at http://shop.nextadventure.net/kayak-school-registration.html

Cost: $85 per person including guide, kayak, paddle, PFD and lunch. **Group discount of 10% will be applied if 4 or more people sign**

*Will send an email when 6/25 trip is uploaded at the website

Cancellation policy:
72 hours or more before the class Reschedule or refund at no cost
Less than 72 hours before the class Reschedule for 25% of the full retail cost of the class.
No show at class Reschedule for 50% of the full retail cost of the class.
Reschedules can only be processed by phone or in person during regular business hours at the Paddle SportsCenter. (M-F 10-7, S 10-6, Sn 11-5)

If you are interested or have questions, please contact Tish (tishrandolph0630@gmail.com) or Cindy (cynthiaking77@gmail.com).


July 16th, 2011

Portland Kayaking Company
Ross Island, Portland, OR

Date: Saturday, July 16th, 2011
Time: Sunset Tour, starts at 6 pm, 2.5 to 3 hours with Portland Kayak Company

Sign up deadline: July 8th

http://www.portlandrivercompany.com/Tours.html

Cost: $47 per person including guide, kayak, paddle and PFD
**10% off for 8 people or more**

Click here for more details on kayaking event (PDF)

If you are interested or have questions, please contact Tish (tishrandolph0630@gmail.com) or Cindy (cynthiaking77@gmail.com).


August 20th, 2011 - CANCELLED

August Kayay Event
Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge, Rigdefield, WA

**This trip will be self-guided and you will need to bring a kayak**

When: August 20, 2011
Time: 10 am to early afternoon
Meeting location: Ridgefield Boat Launch, Ridgefield, WA
Directions: From I-5, take Exit #14. Turn west onto Pioneer Street and proceed 3 miles to Ridgefield. Turn right onto Main St. Turn left onto Division St.
Items to bring: Water, sunscreen, lunch, snacks, weather-appropriate clothes, binoculars, etc.
Cost: No cost involved unless you need to rent a kayak. See below for places to rent a kayak.

For more information about Ridgefield, http://www.columbiawatertrail.org/access/ridgefield_kayak_launch

Places for kayak rentals:
**Kayak gear includes kayak, paddle, life jacket (PFD) paddle float and dry bag
Ridgefield Kayak, LLC
Adjacent to the Ridgefield Boat Launch
http://www.ridgefieldkayak.com

Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe
http://www.aldercreek.com/kayak-canoe-sup-rentals-s39.html

Portland Kayak Company
http://www.portlandkayak.com/Rentals.html

Click here for more details on kayaking event (PDF)

To sign up, please email DPO Kayak Team Co-Captains
Cindy King cynthiaking77@gmail.com
Tish Randolph tishrandolph0630@gmail.com


September 17, 2011

Aqua Verde

Aqua Verde Paddling Club, Seattle, WA

Date: September 17, 2011 Saturday-Sunday
Time: 1 PM
Direction/info: Agua Verde Paddling Center: 1303 NE Boat Street, Seattle WA 98105 http://www.aguaverde.com/

Deadline to sign up is Sept. 10, 2011

Experience the joys of sea kayaking through the surrounding marshes and waterways of Union Bay or Lake Washington.

They have single or double seat kayaks. Please let us know which one you like to have single or double seat kayaks. They will reserve kayaks in advance. After kayaking, we will have nice dinner and drinks on the dock at night and enjoy dancing or relaxing!

DPO provide hotel and transportation. We will have two cars to ride to Seattle. Leave in early morning on Sept. 17th and return on Sept 18th. Let us know if you wish to stay at the hotel in Seattle overnight then please let us know ASAP.

Cost: $30 dollars for two hours with guide. Great Deal!!
Limit 16 people.

If you are interested or have questions, please contact Tish (tishrandolph0630@gmail.com) or Cindy (cynthiaking77@gmail.com).



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