There are several swimming pools that offer pool time when kayakers may bring their boat to the pool for practice. This is especially helpful for people working on their roll. Swimming pools, being much warmer than the rivers, offer the opportunity for repetition without getting a "brain freeze." Be sure to rinse your boat, inside and out, before putting it in the pool. Many pools require helmets for safety, not only for boaters, but for anyone in the water during kayak time, so be sure to bring yours.
Every winter, typically starting in October, OKCC rents a local pool to provide pool sessions for kayakers. If you're working on your roll or other skills, you'll find friendly OKCC members who will help you. If you join or renew your OKCC membership at the pool, then that pool session is free. The first pool session of each month is "kids night," and kids get in free! Local shops, Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe and Next Adventure , bring kayaks to the pool for members to demo. This is a great way to try out a boat before purchasing. Check the OKCC users group at Yahoo for postings about pool sessions. Alternatively, email us for more information.
Call the pool before you go to check their schedule. Pool schedules change and closures occur.
North Clackamas Aquatic Center
7300 SE Harmony Road
Milwaukie, OR 97222
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503-557-7873
Tuesday, 7:30pm--9:00pm (Seasonal through OKCC. Not year round!)
Columbia Pool
7701 N. Chautauqua Blvd.
Portland, OR 97217
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503-823-3669
Monday, 8:15pm--9:15pm (Seasonal through OKCC. Not year round!)
Tuesday & Thursday, 8:00pm--9:30pm
Tualatin Hills Aquatic Center
15707 SW Walker Road
Beaverton, OR 97006
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503-645-7454
Sunday, 10:00am--12:00pm
Sunset Swim Center
13707 NW Science Park Drive
Portland, OR 97229
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503-629-6315
Tuesday & Thursday, 8:45pm--10:00pm
Marshall Pool
1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd.
Vancouver, WA 98663
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360-487-7070
Saturday, 2:45pm--4:15pm
Kroc Center
1865 Bill Frey Drive NE
Salem, OR 97301
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503-566-5762
1st & 3rd Wednesday, 8:30pm--9:30pm
