Next Adventure Kayak Trips at Ross Island
Instruction and Guiding by Northwest River Guides
Come join NRG's certified kayak instructors for a fun and educational 2.5-hour class on the Willamette River. Try out a stable recreational kayak from Next Adventure as we paddle to Ross Island. This is an excellent chance to test out different equipment and get professional feedback before you buy. In our Intro-To-Kayaking class you will learn basic kayak nomenclature and proper stroke techniques, as well as get a chance to sneak up on some unsuspecting great blue herons, and ospreys. Ross Island hosts refuge to a large number of wildlife, so don't forget to bring your binoculars. By the end of the class, you will be equipped with the knowledge to safely paddle recreational or sea kayaks on your own adventures. Check out some pictures from past trips. Sign up now online!
No prior experience is necessary. All equipment included. $40 per person. Minimum age 14 Trips begin Sunday mornings at 9 am.
What do you need to bring? Dress appropriately for the weather. A pair of shoes that can get wet makes launching the kayak an easier task. A bottle of water and a light snack are nice.
Will you flip over and get wet? Likely not but it is a remote possibility. We recommend that you wear clothes that won’t get ruined if they get wet and leave your camera in the car. One of your guides will have a camera along and will send you photos at no additional cost.
Directions to Sellwood Riverfront Park (from Next Adventure) 5.5 mi – about 13 mins
1. Turn left at SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd/OR-99e Continue to follow OR-99e 4.1 mi
2. Slight right at SE Tacoma St 0.2 mi
3. Turn right to stay on SE Tacoma St 0.9 mi
4. Turn right at SE 6th Ave 262 ft
5. Turn left at SE Spokane St 476 ft
6. Turn right at Oaks Park Way Destination will be on the left
IMPORTANT: You must register prior to this trip. Please ask an NA sales associate for information on registering. Call (503) 233-0706 or come see us at the shop.
