Classes & Clinics
Improve your paddling with classes and clinics.
We offer skill-building clinics and progression classes tailored to member needs. Often our more experienced club members conduct the classes and clinics. Other times we partner with professional instructors.
How can I stay in the loop on upcoming classes?
The absolute best way to stay in the know about LCCC courses is to be a member! The second best way is to keep your eye on the LCCC calendar. We’ll post courses there as soon as they are scheduled.
Reduced cost courses
As a benefit of membership, the LCCC offers clinics at a reduced cost to members, often as much as 50% off standard rates. You must be an LCCC member to participate in the clinics listed below.
River Skills Tune-Up
Update as of 5/14/26 WAITLIST ONLY. We filled up all the spots. You can still use this Google Form to join the waitlist.
Instructor: Luke Spencer of Clackamas River Outfitters (CRO)
Date/Time: Sunday, May 24 (meet at 10am)
Where: meet at 10am at Clackamas River Outfitters (360 SW Zobrist St. Estacada, OR).
Registration: Group size is limited to 10 participants. While the clinic is free for LCCC members, advance sign-up is required using this Google Form.
This paddling tune-up will focus on improving your boating skills and building confidence in a supportive group setting. We’ll work with Luke to progress foundational whitewater skills on the Clackamas River.
This clinic is intended for LCCC members with Class II skills and above. We plan to use Class II+ sections of river to practice and build skills commonly needed on more challenging whitewater.
Topics may include:
Eddy catching and peel-outs
Ferry angles and crossing currents
Rolling and T-rescues
Exploring alternate lines and river features
Moving through rapids with greater awareness and efficiency
LCCC Clinics, Courses and Special Events
Dates: Throughout the year the club offers a variety of clinics, courses and other special events.
Where: In the beautiful Pacific Northwest (PNW). Mainly on rivers or at locations that are close to Portland, Oregon.
Instructors: Top notch local, domestic and international instructors.
Description: The club offers kayaking, canoeing, SUP’ing, pack-rafting, Swiftwater Rescue and other water related clinics.
Suggestions? Let us know what types of clinics, courses, and other moving water related training you’d be interested in. Send us an email
