Oregon River Games - Raft Camps

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High School Cup - Hill High 2007

2 Raft Training Camps!

When: Saturday April 19th - Milo McIver State Park & Saturday May 3rd - Fish Creek - Clackamas River

Why: To learn and practice rafting skills and river safety

Who: Anyone thinking about, or who is, participating in the UCWWF.

Directions: Both camps are held on the Clackamas River. The first camp will be at Milo Mclver Park just outside of Estacada. After entering the park follow signs to the upper “boat ramp”.

The second camp will be at the Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival site 15 miles upstream from Estacada at Carter Bridge.

Please call ahead of time if you need specific directions. (Troy  503-313-5351)

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

  1. Proper fitting of PFD’S

  2. How to swim in whitewater

  1.  Self rescue techniques

  2. Pulling swimmers back into the boat

  3. Using rescue throw ropes

  4. Righting an upside down boat 
  1. Basic Paddling

  2. Correct paddling position

  3. Holding and using a paddle

  4. 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 1st camp.

High School students with a valid high school ID - the entry fee is waived thanks to your friends and sponsors at Bungee.com.

Everyone attending these camps will have no additional racing fees at the Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival May 17-18.

Personal gear recommended for both camps and the festival: Wet suit, booties or [neoprene socks and tennis shoes], neoprene gloves and 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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