Online discussions
Online discussions on a broad range of paddling topics.
When we’re not actively paddling, many of us are still thinking about paddling and talking about paddling … so in that spirit, the LCCC offers a way for you to continue your development as a boater with a host of online discussions.
Our popular Safety Series is free and open to the public and typically takes place in the winter or early spring.
Take Out Talks also take place in the winter and early spring. Many of the these talks are limited to members only. In the past guests have included Nouria Newman (fear as a social constrict), Sage Donnelly (how to break down scary rapids), Ben Morton (foundational concepts for better boat control), Jess Matheson (progression), Rafa Ortiz (river conservation) and many more.
How do I participate in the FREE Safety Series?
To participate in our Safety Series please register for each of the talks using the link in the description of each specific Safety Series event. You do not need to be a club member to register.
We also send out the Safety Series zoom registration links to club members who are part of the LCCC google group email list.
How do I participate in the Take Out Talks?
The best way to make sure you are notified about upcoming Take Out Talks is to join the club!
Where can I watch recordings of these talks from previous years?
All of the Lower Columbia Canoe Club talks are posted on our YouTube channel HERE.
More about the Safety Series
Guides and instructors are routinely trained on safety, but regular recreational paddlers can get years into their paddling life without any training. The Safety Series is for you: regular paddlers.
The LCCC’s Safety Series is organized and hosted by Teresa Gryder, LCCC Safety Chair, who has made it her mission to help paddlers manage the risks of being on the water. Guides, instructors and subject matter experts will share their vast knowledge and experience gained over decades on the river. Instead of learning the hard way, join us to hear their insights and stories, and let useful tips sink in so that you might lower your risks and prevent injuries and fatalities on the river. We’re especially interested in the Human Factor and how to make good decisions.