Resources & Waiver
SAFETY FIRST
Instead of repeating what is already out there on the topic of safety we are going to provide links to websites and articles we like with excellent resources on safety.
BASIC SAFETY TIPS FOR BOATING AND KAYAKING
From HMY Yachts
This website has a great beginner's guide to kayaking including important information on kayaking safety.
From Seattle Yachts
This website has good information on topics like staying within your skill set, what safety gear you need and much more including making and sharing your float plan with someone who will notice you are gone within a reasonable amount of time. Don't miss the section on additional resources. It is a list of many links to more details on particular topics from all over the web. We especially like the section on kayaking with kids and beginners. We think this material is very relevant and useful.
The Golden Rules of Cold Water Safety from Tsunamirangers.com
In the Inland Northwest it is important to understand cold water safety. People drown every year right here in the Spokane river.
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Always Wear Your PFD
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Always Dress for the Water Temperature – No Exceptions!
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Field-test Your Gear
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Swim-test Your Gear Every Time You Go Out
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Imagine the Worst That Can Happen and Prepare for It
SCKC CLUB
While this is useful online book knowledge most years the club offers a couple of professional training sessions for both white water and sea kayaking. This is a good chance to spend a couple days on the water with local people who have been in the sport for decades and love helping people enjoy the sport as much as we do and be safe while doing it.
SCKC 2025 Liability Waiver
Trip Shuttle Guide
Spokane and Coeur d'Alene Area
Passes and Licenses
Needed for Riverside State Park
Idaho Invasive Species Boat Stickers
Anyone who will launch a boat in Idaho waters must buy an Idaho Invasive Species Fund sticker from Idaho Parks and Recreation. Remember to Clean, Drain and Dry your boat. Note: You do not need a sticker to transport your boat, only to launch it. This sticker does not cover site-specific parking fees.
Stewardship
All things Spokane River
This is your river. We protect it.
Clubs
Coeur d'Alene Canoe and Kayak Club
Educate - Advocate - Recreate
Spokane River Rowing Association
Amateur rowing in the Inland NW
Northwest Whitewater Association
Our goal is to promote whitewater boating, safety, and conservation
The Spokane Mountaineers is an organization devoted to the conservation and enjoyment of the out-of-doors
The Mountaineers is a 15,000+ member community of people exploring, learning, and conserving the Pacific Northwest together by finding confidence and belonging in the outdoors.
North Sound Sea Kayak Association (NSSKA)
The North Sound Sea Kayaking Association is a not-for-profit paddling club dedicated to enjoying the waters of the Salish Sea and surrounding areas through safe and skillful paddling. We welcome people from all backgrounds and skill levels. Check out our events calendar for upcoming trips, training opportunities and meetings. Join the conversation and share your paddling pictures on Facebook.
Hole In The Wall Paddling Club
Welcome to HITW Paddling Club! We are a non-profit kayaking organization based in Anacortes, WA. We offer day paddles, training clinics and extended overnight camping trips in the beautiful waters of Washington, British Columbia and beyond. Membership includes a subscription to the club's Last-Minute Invitations Forum, access to the Club Library filled with books, videos and charts, and other kayaking, weather and trip planning resources.
Whatcom Association of Kayak Enthusiasts (WAKE)
The Whatcom Association of Kayak Enthusiasts is a Bellingham based non-profit sea kayaking and occasional white water group which has been initiating trips and educating kayakers since 1984. Memberships costs $30 per person per year.
Cascade Canoe & Kayak Racing Team
The fifth largest Olympic sport, Canoe/Kayak racing combines skill, teamwork, endurance and strength in single, double and four-person boats. With this life-long sport, we strive to help you develop your physical capacities, as well as learn important life skills such as love of sport and exercise, goal setting, discipline, and passion for life. Lifelong friendships are formed, experiences are shared, and character is built.
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
Auxiliarist's assist the Coast Guard and local agencies in non-law enforcement programs by operating safety patrols on local waterways, conducting search and rescue missions, assisting with Waterway Watch and environmental protection
PNW Region Outfitters
Located in the Deschutes River near the Old Mill District in Bend, Oregon, this in-water amenity offers a variety of river recreation opportunities including tubing, kayaking, and surfing
Since 2010, Kelly’s Whitewater Park has been provided an outdoor haven and river playground for rafters, kayakers, stand up paddle boarders and family fun seekers
Shop, Rent, Learn and Adventure
Alder Creek Kayak is your source for kayak, canoe and SUP sales, instruction and rentals. We are the premiere paddle sports store and instructional center in Oregon, with our retail location on Jantzen Beach, and four rental locations within 30 miles of downtown Portland. We have the knowledge, product and world class instructors to serve all of your paddling interests.
Spend Less Time Searching For Kayak Equipment And More Time On The Water
Shuttles for whitewater rafting adventurers seeking quality auto transport services from point A to point B
Our mission is to provide our clients with safe and enjoyable experiences that emphasize place-based education, skill development, and adventure in the contexts of paddle sports and the great outdoors
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced SUPer, our goal is to help you find the best stand up paddle board, improve your SUP skills, and discover the coolest SUP locations from the US to Australia.