Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival - Silent Auction & Raffle

The Silent Auction is a great place to pick up Rafting and Kayaking Gear ---come check it out! May 16th & 17th. Bidding will open Saturday at 10:00 am and close Sunday at 3:00 pm. Please be present to pick up your goodies. This auction is at the event only!

Raffle!!! Win an OS Systems custom drysuit. Drawing will be at 4pm Sunday after the awards ceremony. See OS Systems Raffle Details...

The items below are representative of the great gear we get every year from our sponsors and vendors. Great Things are coming! Be sure to check them out at the event.

	Partner Steel Folding Outfitters' Cook Stoves from Partner Steel are the best on the river. They fold, suitcase style, and have a swing carry handle that hangs out of the way when the stove is set up. Propane hose with attached regulator fits inside. Burners have individual controls, deliver 10,000 BTUs of heat each. All hoses are equipped with a safety valve.The stove's regulator has a hand wheel type stem that doesn't require a wrench. Grills are solid 5/16" diameter stainless steel, case is sturdy 5052 aluminum. The handles, latches, hinges and attached tabs are all installed with aircraft-type solid rivets: no hollow "pop" rivets are used.
	Silverback Pad Thick, self-inflating sleeping pads are made of waterproof PVC material and a soft inner foam. Open the heavy duty boat valve and the core of foam expands as it takes in air to become a comfortable pad. To reverse the process, open the valves, slowly roll the pad up, close the valves and snap attached buckles and straps in place. Made by Maravia Corporation, comes with a lifetime warranty. 4-inch pad is 4" thick x 26" wide x 76" long. Comes in assorted colors.
	Life Jacket Tote - Blue & Black Holds 10 life Jackets. the rectangular shape if of the life jacket fits nicely into the shape of the bag. When loaded, the group of jackets remains compact and easy to handle for storage transportation and re-distribution to paddlers. Made of 100d Cordura and heavyweight mesh, with adjustable heavyweight poly strap making it easy to carry. Size: 28" X 16" X 20"
	Paco Full - Dr Blue 1.5" X 24" X 72" inches of soft foam, with the same soft foam that is in the silverback pad. Because it is 3 inches thick, and made of the soft foam, This pad can be rolled up the same size as the guide pad. Two valves, one on each side aid in the removal of air. If you think you want the comfort of the silver back, and you want to be able to roll your pad to a more manageable size, consider the Paco Grande.
	Certificate for the Oars of your choice $500. With over 40 years design and manufacturing experience of composite structures, Advanced Composites, Inc. has manufactured the ultimate oar for whitewater rafting and drift-boating since 1986... CATARACT® OARS. With over twice the breaking strength of aluminum (yet 40% lighter) and without the maintenance required of wood, these oars are made to take you any where...again and again. From the tip of the handle to the end of the blade, CATARACT® OARS have been specifically designed to be an invaluable component of your boating equipment.
	Aire Landing Pad At 78” x 30” x 3” the Landing Pad provides extra comfort for a good night’s sleep on the river. The Landing Pads are self-inflating.
	NRS Rescue Bag Made of highly visible and durable Cordura®, NRS throw bags quickly secure to D-rings, boat frames or canoe thwarts with quick-release 1" straps. Internal flotation and floating rescue rope keep our Rescue Bags on top of the water, while polyethylene sheathed grab loops make for easy grasping. 2" mesh panel for better drainage and reduced dry time. Barrel-lock drawstring incorporated in a flared nylon top for smoother throws, plus easy reloading and closure.
	Groover Tamer This starter kit will get you the a week of camping on the Main Salmon, Main or any where you are lucky enough to get a permit. Groover Tamer™ Powder Filled Jar eliminates camping toilet odors. Groover Tamer refill is enough powder to get you through 65 user days. That's 40 lbs fecal matter. Groover Tamer™ doesn't just cover up odors from your portable toilet - it eliminates them! Tested and perfected in the Grand Canyon - this stuff really works.
	Large Everything Bag- The is a great everything bag. That is everything including the kitchen sink. Cargo Bags are built for those large items that never seem to fit in traditional bags. With a 72" circumference opening, 42 oz. wrap bottom and strong carry handles, this bag can carry the load. Bag can be exchanged for different color. Color Choices: Dr Blue, Light Blue, Red, and Yellow
	Flip Lines a Pair We recommend tying a knot every 4" in the line for a hand hold ease in righting your boat. Please attach these lines to your d-rings, not the frame. When the craft is upside down it is almost impossible to get a hold for the line when it is attached to the frame, the line will generally float under the craft. Size: 7" x 4.5" bags with 12' of 3/8" braided buoyant polypro rope.
	Large Emergency Repair Kit.
	Paddle Bag - Blue & Black 20" X 64" Made of 1000d Cordura and nylon mesh with a drawstring top. Anyone who has loaded a raft trailer once will understand the advantage of having all the paddles together in one bag. This bag easily holds a dozen paddles.
	Jack's Plastic Welding Round Bottom Outfitter Bag Round bottom Outfitter Bags are Jack's best selling gear storage bags. They have an effective closure that makes loading the bag easy. The bags features heavy duty 35 or 40 oz. round bottom fabric, 18 oz. top fabric for easy roll down, welded stainless steel D-ring patches and a welded boat handle standard on each bag. Medium Volume: 5200 cu in Diameter: 16 inches Height: 25 inches Color: White
	Reverse Taper Throw Bag - These bags are 400 denier nylon with a drawstring top and a ethafoam disk in the bottom for flotation. All of the seams are over-locked. The 3/8" (1900 lbs.) braided buoyant polypro rope is yellow with orange tracer for high visibility in the water. ALL RESCUE BAGS MUST BE REPACKED BEFORE USING! Size: 75' - 3/8" poly - 12" tall X 7" to 4" dia.
	Blossom Bar Glycerin Soap Biodegradable hand-crafted glycerin soap raft has a hypo-allergenic formula that cleans skin gently, cleans pores, washes away facial oils and rinses away completely without any soap film. Pleasant mild fragrance.
	Raft Travel Cover - This is the small but can be exchanged for the larger Raft Cover. Raft Cover from Whitewater Designs will take care of the road grime problem and it also protects rafts stored outside from the harmful effects of UV rays. Made of 6.5 oz. vinyl-coated polyester with reinforced panels so you can use it when your rowing frame is on the raft. Cover has tie down loops around the sides and a bungee around the perimeter.
	Gear Bag - Large Gear Bags come in four convenient sizes. each bag comes equipped with ergonomically curved shoulder straps and padded handles for easy portage. Bag can be exchanged for different color. Color Choices: Dr Blue, Light Blue, Red, and Yellow
	One Set of 4 Carry Handles Carry this handy handle in your pocket so at the put-in you will always have a handle to use. We have made the new handle is shorter! The distance from the hook to the handle is only four inches. That means you don't have to lift as high to get the raft off the ground and over rocks. The solid pipe shaped handle on this unit makes it the most usable style available. The handle is also handy around camp for lifting heavy objects that do not have their own handle.
	NRS Wingman Knife The NRS Wingman Knife's flip-out blade fulfills your need for speed. Its safety features help you break out of the danger zone and a handy bottle opener makes sure you'll never fly solo again. Easily deployable one hand flip-open blade for when you feel the need. The need for speed. Knife has a blunt tip and both smooth and serrated blade sections. The blade locks open for safety and the handle has a blunt glass-breaking tip ensuring you'll be able to get yourself out of any danger zone. Removable spring steel clip is always ready for action when secured to a belt or lash tab.Did we mention the bottle opener? We added that little extra to make sure you never, never leave your wingman.
	Gear Tote Bag - Buragandy & Back Holds 10 life Jackets. the rectangular shape if of the life jacket fits nicely into the shape of the bag. When loaded, the group of jackets remains compact and easy to handle for storage transportation and re-distribution to paddlers. Made of 100d Cordura and heavyweight mesh, with adjustable heavyweight poly strap making it easy to carry. Size: 28" X16" X 26"
	NRS Bill's Dry Bag The time-tested NRS Bill’s Bag has been a dependable piece of boating gear for more than 25 years! Expandable for over 6500 cubic inches of storage capacity but can be cinched down with four compression straps to compact and stabilize gear. Size: 3.8 cu. ft., 6555 cu. in., 108 liters, 16" diameter x 33" tall
	K-Pump 40 Outfitters have revealed that the K-Pumps are built to last, most comfortable to use, easy to stow and simply the best hand pump available. Made of specially formulated ABS, they are designed for outdoor use where extended exposure to the elements can be critical to longevity and performance. Watchful attention was directed at the ergonomics of design so that the pump is recognized for easy use and efficiency.
	Utensil Organizer - Large This Fabric organizer hangs from food preparation camp table or nearby tree and provides a place to store and drip-dry camping dishes, kitchen utensils, and silverware. Pockets hold silverware, cooking utensils, plates, and pans. Rolls up to store nicely in your dry box. Plenty of pockets to hold almost all Utensils. Doubles as a Dish Dryer. Size: 36" Wide X 18" Tall Fold Over is 14.5" X " 36"

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