Other Links 

There are a lot of cool sites out on the web that are of value to the paddling community.  Here are a few that we think are worthy of your attention.  The WKCC does not officially endorse or support any of the sites listed here. If you know of a site that you think may be of interest to our members, please contact us.

Shuttle Services

• See the shuttle service list here.

  
  

Safety / Education / Training

• Northwest Rescue
  Club member Keith Gillespie specializes in technical rescue training and safety.
• American Whitewater Safety Code
  "Safety Code of American Whitewater"  Information every boater/river person should know. 
• American Canoe Association 
  The American Canoe Association (ACA) is a national nonprofit organization serving the broader paddling public by providing education.
• Sundance Kayak School 
  Beginner to Advanced instruction on the Rogue.
  
• Kayaking 101 article / safety 
  Corvallis and Albany newspapers are featuring an Intro to Kayaking article, video, slide show and quiz on their website. Be sure to read the "Paddlers' Paradise" article for a good list of kayaking resources.
  
• Rescue 3 International
  Based in California, offers training all over the world.
• Wet Planet Whitewater
  Offers kayak courses and clinics for people of different experience levels:  those looking to improve their kayaking skills and/or to enjoy the Pacific Northwest outdoors.
• eNRG Kayaking
  Training, rentals, guided trips.
• River House Outdoor Center
  Classes and trips run by City of Eugene.
• complete-knot-list 
  Animated video demonstrating how to tie numerous knots. 
• Online CPR Certification
  Online CPR training, first aid courses, bloodborne pathogen classes, and a number of other certification options that are designed to help the general public gain the CPR skills and knowledge needed to help save a life.
• Northwest Rafting Company
  In person training courses         Online whitewater courses
• National Center for Cold Water Safety
  

River Levels / Ocean Conditions

• Oregon River Levels 
  Pat Welch's excellent page of Oregon river levels. Also includes calculations for many runs that don't have gages.
• Oregon Ocean Surf Forecast
  Current ocean/surf conditions and forecasts.
• Northwest River Forecast Center
  River level forecasts for many rivers in the Pacific Northwest.
• USGS Oregon Streamflow
  Current and recent levels for many Oregon streams.
• American Whitewater River Levels
  Ratings and current levels of many Oregon streams.
• National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service
  Another river level forecast site.
• Army Corps of Engineers - Willamette Basin
  Current levels for dam-controlled lakes/streams in the Willamette basin.
• Army Corps of Engineers - Rogue Basin
  Current levels for dam-controlled lakes/streams in the Rogue basin.
• OSMB Reported Obstructions Alerts
  Posted river/water hazards.

Maps

• Oregon Boating Access Sites
• North Umpqua Wild & Scenic River Users Guide

Email Mailing Lists

• White-Water
  A forum for discussing paddle sports. No one needs to be a member of the WKCC to join the White-Water List. The White-Water List was, at one time, assumed to belong to the WKCC, although it's always been independent.
• Eugene Kayaker Facebook Group
  This has been replaced by Eugene Kayaker Facebook page to communicate with each other, plan trips, and share information.
• PDXKayaker 
  PUBLIC Facebook page for kayakers in the Portland Area and beyond.
• Cascade Canoe (and Kayak) Club
• Salem Whitewater Facebook Page
• Southern Oregon Kayakers Facebook Group
  

River Conservation

• Water Cycle Glossary Of Terms
  Definitions of terms related to Earth's water cycle. Thanks Mariah!
• American Whitewater
  American Whitewater restores rivers dewatered by hydropower dams, eliminates water degradation, improves public land management and protects public access to rivers for responsible recreational use.
• National Organization for Rivers is a non-profit organization for rivers aimed at restoring the public's rights to navigate, fish, and walk the banks and riverbeds of rivers in the U.S. and educating the public on their rights as river users under federal law.
• River Network
  River Network cooperates with hundreds of grassroots organizations around the country to improve the quantity and quality of freshwater that supports all life.
• River Management Society
  A network that connects those who work in and in support of rivers.
• WaterWatch of Oregon
  WaterWatch of Oregon is a hardworking and effective river conservation organization devoted to restoring and protecting natural flows in Oregon's world-class rivers and streams.
• USA Congress
  Source for info on House and Senate bills.

Equipment Retailers/Rentals/Outfitters

• Outdoor Play
  Large online retailer of boating and other outdoor equipment and gear.
  
• Kayak Academy 
  Complete kayaking retailer and repair shop with quick certified Kokatat dry suit repair.
• Alder Creek 
  Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe is a premiere kayak, canoe & stand up paddle store and kayak school in Oregon. They have three locations in Portland, Oregon.
• Peak Sports
  Peak Sports has been an independently owned and operated outdoor store and bike shop in Corvallis Oregon since 1972.
• NRS 
  Extensive product line and great service.
• Next Adventure Paddle Sports Center
  Portland's Alternative Sporting Goods store. New, used, and closeout gear for camping, climbing, kayaking, snow sports, and apparel at great prices.
  
• Oregon Paddle Sports
  Oregon Paddle Sports is a retail/rental store for paddlers.  Offering canoes, sea-kayaks and rafts, paddling gear and accessories, training and guided trips.   Located in West Eugene area off Bertelsen Rd. between 5th and 6th Ave.
  
• Northwest Canoe Tour  
  Canoe/kayak/SUP rentals and instructions at Alton Baker Park (canoe canal) on weekends during the summer.
• UO Outdoor Program
  Raft/kayak/SUP and associated gear rentals. Membership required -- see link.
• Redwood Rides
  Smith River, Northern California, guided tours
• Riparian Tours
  Guided Riparian Tours, Eugene, OR.
• Salem Kayak Rentals

Other

• Oregon Kayaking 
  THE web resource for class IV-V paddling in Oregon.
• Canoe and Kayak Oregon
  Paddling advocacy site and blog focusing on easy recreational trips in Oregon
• Kayak Tillamook
  Oregon Coast Eco Tour & Guide Service

* The WKCC does not officially endorse or support any of the sites listed here. This is merely a collection of sites that we believe our members may find to be of use or interest. If you know of a site that you think may be of interest to our members, please contact us.