Comprehensive Kayak Training
With Bill Vonnegut
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
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.
Instructional Trips
Regular trips scheduled to baja. contact me for a custom trip for your group
Some pictures from previous Baja Trips
- Or contact me for info on custom trips for your group
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”
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.
Skills Classes
I offer a wide range of classes from basic sea kayaking to Ocean Rock Gardening
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
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
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.
Classes
Offering classes to improve skills & comfort when you paddle
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.
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.