Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival
Saturday May 20, 202
Sunday May 21, 2023
Time |
Clinic |
Instructor |
Description |
Saturday 1:00-4:00 | Un-pinning your boat and Rope Systems, Strainers & Entrapments | Keith Gillespie
Northwest Rescue |
Come learn the basics of mechanical advantages, and importance of proper protective equipment during rescue situations in this informative session. This class will serve as a review for some, and a great forum for discussion. New paddlers welcome. |
Sunday 11:00-1:00 | Throw Bag/Mechanical Advantage Workshop |
Sam Drevo eNRG Kayaking |
Join eNRG Kayaking & Rafting lead guides for a throw bag toss challenge, and discussions on mechanical advantage systems that can be used with a throw bag. We will talk river safety, carabiners, pulleys, and how to best use these tools to gain mechanical advantage. This is a dryland exhibition. Bring your throw bag if you have one, and dust off any rescue gear stashed in your gearbag to re-familiarize or familiarize with some important rescue tools. |