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Sea Kayaking Rescues & Recoveries

8/30 & 9/13 - 5:30-8:00

Our Sea Kayak Rescues & Recoveries class teaches beginner and experienced sea kayakers the answer to the always-asked "What happens if I flip over?" the fundamentals of self-rescue. Covering essential techniques like the wet exit, the t-rescue and the paddle float rescue, this class will make each student a safer paddler. We'll prepare each student for a capsize and give them tools for success and confidence, all while smiling.

Call the Paddle Sports Center at 503-445-9435 for more info or sign up on-line

All kayaks & gear will be included.

This class is kept to a maximum of 5 students per instructor to ensure unparalleled service.

The Next Adventure Kayak School has added a few more fun and exciting trips to the calender. Whether you just want to get your feet wet with a basic recreational course, or you are ready to take a more advanced sea kayaking course in Netarts Bay, we have a trip to suit your ability.

Contact the Paddle Sports Center (503-445-9435), or sign up on-line.

Recreational Kayaking

1. Ross Island Kayak Trip- The perfect class for beginners and those new to the sport. Instruction and fun!
2. Guide's Special- A trip every month to an unique and awesome paddling spot near Portland.

Sea Kayaking

1. Intro to Sea Kayaking- Learn the fundamentals of sea kayaking and get prepared for your own trips.
2. Sea Kayaking Adventure: Netarts Bay -One of the most amazing kayaking spots on the Oregon Coast!

Ken Climo & Dave Feldberg @ Next Adventure from Next Adventure on Vimeo.

It was a bit of a nail-biter up to the week before the 2nd annual 80's night.  Last year the weather fully cooperated but this year, not so much.  We were able to make due though.  Ski Bowl's cat operators moved a little snow, Bryan loaded the NA crew up in the Sprinter van and voila- 80' Night was on.  In our most awesome collection of 80's gear we rode, delivering schwag to other mountain lovin' men and women who came out to represent the 80's. 

The best dressed with the best moves won a $300 gift certificate to Next Adventure.  Second runner up went home with a night ski season pass at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl and third got a night's stay in Collin's Lake Resort.  Not too shabby!

Thanks to everyone who came!  Enjoy the video clip, representing some of Next Adventure's finest.

Our Crew at the Paddle Sports Center can now get you set up with the newly required Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit. And if you have questions about the program, or wondering what exactly you need, we are here to help. Cost is $7. Stop by and we'll help you protect Oregon's waterways. And avoid a big ticket!

You can also find a lot of information on the Oregon State Marine Board's website. Tons of great info there.

We were all teed up to buy the building on Stark St, but found some structural and environmental challenges. Because these issues take time to resolve, it made sense for us to vacate the space while the issues are being handled.

We are now open and ready to serve you at the new space although we may still be hanging product for the first few weeks. So come see our newest store and thanks for your support. Who knows what the future holds with the new building or the old…it’s always an adventure at Next Adventure!

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You can see all of Joey's video clips and photos when you navigate to his profile on our staff bios page.

Last winter, Next Adventure's Luke Spencer kayaked over 70 ft Outlet Falls in Washington State.  The stunning photo of his decent, taken by Jed Weingarten, quickly circulated throughout the country and across the globe in magazines like Kayak Sessions, Outdoor and even National Geographic.  When NBC's Today show caught wind of Luke's hefty plunge, they tracked him down and invited him out to NYC for an interview.

Check out pics from the trip and get some more of the details on our staff blog.  Read more about Outlet Falls at PDX River Explorers.

Next Adventure would like to thank everyone who made it to the HAB/REC Disc Golf Tournament. We had a great time and from the looks of things everyone else had a memorable day.

See the results here!

Thanks again and see ya'll next year!