SPORTCRAFT PADDLE

TRIPS  

The following is a list of some of the trips we’re taking this summer. We invite you to join us. There is no fee unless you need to rent equipment. Bring your own snacks and drinking water. Come for free or pay a fee. It will all be fun. Reserve early if you’re renting.

 

Locks trip

We call this the Locks trip because we paddle our canoe through the Willamette Falls Locks. It’s really quite exciting, especially if you’ve never done it before. We leave the boat ramp of Sportcraft Landing at 10:00 a.m. Saturday August 23 and arrive at Willamette Park in West Linn at about noon. The locks will raise us 40 feet in 45 minutes. Leave a car at Willamette Park, unless you’re renting or paddling back to Sportcraft.

It Might Rain trip

Our destination for this trip has not been determined at this writing. What we do know is that we're leaving at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday June 22. We do know we'll be back about 3 hours later. We also know it might rain , bring your rain gear. Give us a call if you're interested in joining us. If, when you call, we have more information we'll be happy to share it with you.

Day Break trip

The other end of the day. We plan to be in our canoe and on the water by 5:00 a.m. We want to observe sunrise from our boat. We expect to see early morning animal life, like rowing shells and dragon boats. Our put-in is Saturday July 12 at Sellwood Park, near Oaks Park. The distance is 4 ½ miles around Ross Island then back to Sellwood Park. We should be done about the time you would normally be getting out of bed.

Solo Boat Trip 

The location of this cruise will be determined at a later date but it will happen on Friday July 25. We encourage every one to be in a solo canoe. You may be in a tandem canoe as long as you're alone. The trip starts at 6:30 PM. Consider this as much learning and practice session as a pleasant and scenic tour. There will be a solo canoe paddling demonstration before the trip at 5:30.

Moonlight Trip 

It's going to be a later evening. Our plan is to build a campfire on Little Rock Island, eat some low sodium, high fiber, fat-free hot dogs and wait for the sun to go down.  After a little stargazing and some night photography, we're paddling back to our put-in at Willamette Park in West Linn. We will begin our trip at 6:30 P.M. Saturday August 16.                     

P.S. Remember, a flashlight is required on board between sunset and sunrise.

Ladies Day trip

Mothers, daughters, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, and wives are invited. Men are not. The time is 10:00 a.m. to mid-afternoon on Saturday July 19-the location is secret. Call 503-656-6484 for particulars. Bring lunch, a camera, and drinking water. Remember, this is ladies only so if you bring a dog it must be female.

 

WILLAMETTE RIVER WATERTRAIL

2 DAY TOUR

 

Join us for two days on the Willamette River Watertrail. Escape the city for some solitude on the upper reaches of this beautiful river. Explore the backwaters, paddle the side channels, and spend the night with the river as your backdrop. We supply the meals and transportation while you bring your own paddling gear, sleeping bag and tent. Accommondations can be made for special diets.

June 14 and 15, 2008

July 26 and 27, 2008

August 9 and 10, 2008

On September 6 and 7, 2008 we will have a over night trip on the Columbis River.

Call and make your reservations, 503-656-6484