Laser Tight Lines 


EDDY ANATOMY:
  • Inside eddyline
  • Fence
  • Outside eddyline
HOW WE ENTER AND EXIT EDDIES:ATM
  • Angle(depends on speed of current and intended outcomes)
  • Tilt (edging down stream to maintain stability through the maneuver)
  • Momentum (maintaining momentum through out)
STROKES:
 
  • Forward stroke refinement (short and at the front)
  • Sweep refinement (long and away from the boat)
  • Rudder/cross current rudder
  • Blending strokes
  • Cross bows/switch cross
  • Switch
Peeling Out- break out, glide, ferries
Eddying Out  
Ferries- turning spin momentum into lateral momentum, jet ferries, glide ferries, ferrie peel out
Running Rapids - stratagies and line development, stroke placement, slow water

River TBD depending on River Level Possible Rivers include: Sandy River, Bull Run, Washougal, Clackamas River

9:00am Meet at River Take Out

9:00am-10:30am -  Kayak and hydro dynamics + paddler intentions

10:30am-11:00am Run shuttle/quick snack

11:00am Warm up/saftey talk at put in

11:15am-2:30pm Put in and apply the skills and knowledge presented earlier 

2:30-2:45pm Wrap up

2:45-3:15 Shuttle

Captain Lazer Stripes Earned!

 

 

  • Any appropriate personal personal paddling equipment/gear you want to use
  • Any additional items that may be required on the water
  • Spare clothing/towel
  • Baselayers for drysuit (non cotton - long underwear)
  • Baselayers for wetsuit (swimsuit) (non cotton top)
  • Food and water for the day
 

Covid Safety Protocols and Safety Measures:

  • The best thing we have going for us is UV light kills viruses almost immediately
  • We ask that you bring a mask, so it can be quickly dawned when necessary 
  • Take measures to boost your immune system
  • Isolate yourself prior and during your travel as much as possible
  • On land we will be wearing masks and maintaining 6’ when possible
  • If you show any signs or symptoms please cancel immediately
  • Please cancel if you or any household member has had 2 or more covid symptoms in the past 14 days

The Pacific Northwest weather can change rapidly, our courses run in most conditions. We reserve the right to cancel any course/rental due to safety concerns, weather and/or low sign ups.

In which case a refund or credit towards another course/rental will be issued.

Notify us up to 14 days prior to course to get a full credit issued.

Cancellations within 48 hours of the courses/rental are NOT refundable.

Full refunds may take up to 90 days.

Being a small business, we will do our best to get you the most value out of your dollar. We will do whatever we can to accomadate you and your needs within reason.

We truly appreciate your support. Thank you!

 

 
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