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Whitewater Kayaking
Instruction
KEY INFO
Experience
- Whitewater Instruction
- Hardshell Kayaks
Person
- No experience required
- Ages 18+
- Weight 50-300 lbs
Price
- $110-120/half day (Group)
- $350/person (Group rate)
- $700/person (Private)
This beginner course introduces you to the basics. Learn essential skills like strokes, safety, and river hydrology.
Next Class: May 4 Half Day Workshop on the Clackamas River. Intermediates @ 9AM, Beginners @ 2PM
Whitewater 101
Whitewater 101 at eNRG kayaking is the perfect way to test the waters and jump into the sport of whitewater kayaking. This two day course is for total beginner paddlers who are looking to become familiar with basic skills, strokes, kayak selection/design, safety, and river hydrology.
Whitewater 101 classes will be based out of your Oregon City shop on the Willamette River. After outfitting students with gear, we will spend time going over basic skills and safety techniques on flat water. After lunch we will use our skills to run the lower Clackamas (class I-II). The day will finish back at our shop with a debrief. Day 2 will consist of a longer run on a local stretch of river with a focus on further developing skills learned the previous day.
Skills covered: wet exits, self-rescue, t-rescues, body mechanics, strokes, bracing, edging, eddy turns, peel outs, ferries, surfing.
PRICE:
$350/person (Group)
$700/person (Private)
Whitewater 102
Whitewater kayaking 102 is the next step for our students that have completed our two day 101 class and demonstrate a basic understanding of skills and safety. This course will build on previously learned skills and incorporate the use of river features to help students effectively run rapids. Students will use paddle stroke techniques to surf, attain, and navigate whitewater.
Whitewater 102 classes will be based out of Oregon City, river locations will be determined by current river levels. Day 2 will push students to further their skills and provide opportunities to achieve paddling goals.
Skills covered: Scouting / river reading, rolling, identifying hazards, fine tuning strokes, advanced compound strokes, dynamic movement, surfing, moving water immersion.
PRICE:
$350/person (Group)
$700/person (Private)
PREPARE FOR
YOUR TRIP
AFTER BOOKING: Sign online waivers and share them with your fellow party members. Waivers must be filled out by each party member on every visit.
WHAT TO BRING: Lunch, snacks, water, sunscreen, clothing that can get wet, additional layers, and change of clothing based on weather.
WHERE TO GO: 1701 Clackamette Dr. Oregon City OR 97045.
ARRIVAL TIME: Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your start time. Parking may be limited so factor that into your arrival time.
WHAT WE PROVIDE: Craft, lifejacket, and a paddle.
POLICIES
CUSTOMIZATION: Please call eNRG Kayaking at (503) 772 – 1122 for large groups or other special requests and exceptions.
RESTRICTIONS: No Alcohol allowed. Ages 18+. Must be at least 50 lbs.
WEATHER: Trips run rain or shine, except during extreme conditions including lightning, high winds, and excessive smoke onsite.
IF WE CANCEL: eNRG Kayaking reserves the right to postpone or cancel any trip due to inclement weather, under enrollment, or other unforeseen circumstances, and will issue a full refund in this instance.
IF YOU CANCEL: 7+ days notice – 75% refund or a $10 Fee to reschedule/get a voucher to another session. 72 hours- 7 days notice: 50% refund. 72-0 hours notice: No refund will be issued unless a replacement participant can be found.
We do not prorate tuition for days missed due to illness, injury, or inappropriate behavior.
ACA Instructor
Certification
Level 4 • Whitewater Rafting • May 7-12, 2026
Raft Certification Overview
Experience
Whitewater Rafting
ACA L4 ICW
Guide Endorsement
Logistics
Oregon City, OR
May 7-12, 2026
Camping Available
Person
Ages 18+
ACA Member
Cold Water Gear Required
Join eNRG Kayaking & Rafting for an immersive 6-day ACA Level 4 Whitewater Raft Instructor Certification Workshop. This course combines advanced technical skills with professional instructor training, offering a nationally recognized certification and raft guide endorsement.
Raft Certification Details
Come join eNRG Kayaking & Rafting for our ACA whitewater raft instructor certification workshop in Oregon City May 7-12, 2026. This six day program will take place on the moving and whitewater rivers: Willamette, , Santiam and Sandy. We will be welcoming Jess Lewis from Wild Heart as the visiting ACA Trainer for this course.
Free camping is available at "the Homestead" along the Lower Clackamas River for out of town participants and we will be providing snacks and warm drinks during the course. This course can not only certify you as a , but we have added the raft guide certification endorsement as an additional benefit for all participants.
$750/person + Pay your own ACA & SEIC Dues.
6% online fee or call 503.887.5033 to book directly.
Come join eNRG Kayaking & for our ACA whitewater raft instructor certification workshop in Oregon City May 7-12, 2026. This six day program will take place on the moving and whitewater rivers: Willamette, , Santiam and Sandy. We will be welcoming Jess Lewis from Wild Heart as the visiting ACA Trainer for this course.
Free camping is available at "the Homestead" along the Lower Clackamas River for out of town participants and we will be providing snacks and warm drinks during the course. This course can not only certify you as a whitewater raft guide instructor, but we have added the raft guide certification endorsement as an additional benefit for all participants. All instructor candidates are required to bring cold water immersion gear, and we will be using our AIRE raft fleet during the course.
$750/person + Pay your own ACA & SEIC Dues.
6% online fee or call 503.887.5033 to book directly.
Prepare For Your Course
You must be or become an ACA member and a member of the SEIC (Safety, Education, Instruction Committee) prior to the course. Sign online waivers and share them with fellow participants.
All instructor candidates are required to bring cold water immersion gear (Drysuit/Wetsuit). Instructor candidates are required to provide their own food (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
1701 Clackamette Dr. Oregon City OR 97045 (or as designated in pre-course email). Free camping available at the Homestead (Details provided upon request).
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time. Be rigged and ready to go by 9:00 AM.
We will be providing snacks and warm drinks during the course. We will be using our AIRE raft fleet during the course.
Course Policies
Feel free to contact info@eNRGKayaking.com or call 503.887.5033 for more questions.
Ages 18+. Must be a current ACA Member. Competency in technical knowledge, paddling skills, and safety awareness at the desired level of certification is required.
Courses run rain or shine, except during extreme conditions including lightning, high winds, and excessive smoke onsite.
45+ days advance notice: 50% of fee refunded.
14+ days advance notice: 50% credit issued.
Less than 14 days notice: No refund or credit.
eNRG Kayaking reserves the right to postpone or cancel due to inclement weather, under enrollment (4 person min), or other unforeseen circumstances. Full refund issued in this instance.
