Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival - High School Cup

Saturday May 17, 2008 - 1:30

Another great event developed by Oregon River Games is the High School Cup. More than just a race this is a program and a great opportunity for High School kids to learn to raft safely and competently. With the raft camps under their belts the students are ready and equipped to show off their new skills at the Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival.

The High School camps and slalom race are sponsored by our friends at Bungee.com. Through their generous sponsorship this program is made affordable and is truly a huge benefit to the students and the whitewater community.

Everyone attending these camps will have no additional racing fees at Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival.

WHEN: Saturday April 19th & Saturday May 3rd 2008

WHERE: First camp is at McIver Park & second camp is at Carter Bridge

WHY: To practice rafting skills and safety in preparation for the UCWWF

WHO: High School students and anyone who is thinking about or participating in the UCWWF

Directions: Both camps are held on the Clackamas River. The first camp will be at Mclver Park just outside of Estacada. After entering the park follow signs to the upper “boat ramp”. The second camp will be at the event site 15 miles upstream from Estacada at the Fish Creek boat launch. Please call ahead of time if you need specific directions.

Time: Both camps start at 9am with registration. If you have pre-registered please be dressed and ready to raft at 10am.

Curriculum:

  • Basic River Safety Rescue Paddling
  • Proper fitting of PFD’S (life jackets)
  • Self rescue techniques
  • Basic Paddling
  • How to safely swim in a rapid
  • Pulling swimmers back into the boat
  • Correct paddling position
  • Using rescue throw ropes
  • Holding and using a paddle
  • Righting an upside down boat
  • Reading whitewater

Costs:

$50 charge per person. This fee includes A.C.A. insurance, basic hosting cost for the camps, and all river events for the Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival.


$3 per vehicle to enter McIver Park for the 1 st camp.

Everyone attending these camps will have no additional racing fees at Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival.

Personal gear recommended for both camps and the festival:

  • Wet suit, booties or [neoprene socks and tennis shoes], neoprene gloves.
  • A sack lunch. Gear can be rented ahead of time for a $10 cleaning fee.

Provided Gear: Rafts, paddles, PFD’s(life jackets), helmets and shuttles.

Camp Instruction : Provided by expert Professional River Guides.


To Pre Register

E-Mail: Troy Lafayette info@NaturalHighRafting.com

Phone: Troy 503-313-5351

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