nextadventure.net WHITEWATER KAYAKING CHECKLIST WHITEWATER KAYAK NEEDS SAFETY RECOMMENDED READING Kayak (Creek, Play, or Downriver) Soggy Sneakers, by Pete Giordano ON YOU Paddle Whistle Paddling Oregon, by Robb Keller P.F.D. (Type III) or Type V Rescue River Knife Whitewater Rivers of Washington, Spray Skirt Watch by Jeff Bennett Helmet Cowtail (Optional) Whitewater Kayaking, Spare Paddle-Collapsible Short Tow Line by Ken Whiting (optional) Kayak, by William Neally IN THE BOAT Dry Bag Throw Bag Rescue/Z-Drag Kit ON-LINE RESOURCES PDX Kayaker: www.pdxkayaker.org OUTERWEAR Headlamp & Batteries Oregon Kayak & Canoe Club: OUTER LAYERS Float Bags (Front & Rear) www.okcc.org (DEPENDING ON SEASON AND CONDITIONS) Duct Tape, repair necessities eNRG Kayaking: Dry Top & Dry Pants First Aid Kit www.enrgkayaking.com Farmer John Wetsuit Water Purification Bottle Dry Suit Signal Mirrors TOP LAYERS VOCABULARY (A BRIEF INTRO…) Gnar: Big, intense, difficult rapids. Long Underwear (lightweight) PERSONAL Stompin’: Fast-paced, high-volume. T-Shirt (Synthetic) Sunglasses w/ Strap Burly: Big, intense and lots of holes! Fleece Jacket/Pullover Sunscreen Mank or manky: A shallow rapid Rush Guards or synthetic tops Quick-Dry Towel filled with sharp, chunky rocks. Lip Balm BOTTOM LAYERS Carnage: The result of running a Water Bottle Fleece Pants manky rapid and getting worked. Nose Plugs HANDWEAR Implies swimmers and a garage Ear Plugs Neoprene Paddling Gloves sale of gear floating down the or Pogies river. MISCELLANEOUS Sketchy: The opposite of quality and HEADWEAR Camera w/ Dry Bag or Case not so good! (Something danger- Skull Cap (Neoprene) Cell Phone w/ Dry Bag or Case ous). Helmet Visor Guidebook(s) Juicy: High-volume, lots of water. FOOTWEAR Emergency Snacks (Gu, bars, etc.) Wetsuit Booties or Paddling Shoes Cam Straps Sandals Zipper Wax Socks (Wool & Neoprene) Outfitting Foam 303 UV Protectant 624 SE. 7TH AVE. Portland, OR. 97214 | 503-233-0706 | M-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5.