2026 EVENT CALENDAR
Diversify Whitewater hosts community events in all paddle sports, primarily rafting, stand up paddling, and kayaking. Our events are always free to attend. We welcome folks who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, low income, friends, and allies.
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**Drano Lake, Columbia River, White Salmon River, Clackamas River, Klickatat River, Southern Willamette, & McKenzie River
PROGRAM TYPES
Our paddling events are broken down into four different types of programs depending on size, duration, skill level, and funding.
Community Floats
Large flat water group paddles welcome to all crafts, ages, and levels of experience.
Paddling Skills Days
Learn the basics of kayaking & paddle boarding, for novices & beginners.
Multi-day Instruction Courses
Hands-on, intensive instructional courses for paddlers who want to advance their kayaking skills.
Scholarships
DW partners with like-minded organizations to provide funding for events of all types.
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WHITEWATER KAYAKING
We include plastic kayaks, inflatable kayaks (IKs), and canoes in all of our kayaking events. Participants learn how to properly enter, exit, empty, and carry their kayaks, along with proper technique for moving the kayak forward, backward, and turning. Eager participants can also begin to learn whitewater skills such as the wet exit, bow rescue, bracing, and paddle roll.
WHITEWATER RAFTING
Ride as a passenger and learn the basics of raft guiding, we partner with commercial outfitters to offer rafting trips on rivers ranging from Class I-III+. All of our raft trips begin with a “safety talk”, where participants learn how to get in and out of the boat, how to take efficient and effective paddle strokes, and learn important safety & rescue skills. Then, you will head down the river to enjoy the rapids!
STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING (SUP)
We use inflatable SUPs on a variety of flat water lakes and river sections, and our SUP trips are welcome to all ages. Our lessons teach participants how to properly get on your board from shore and the best way to stand for the first time. You will also learn proper technique for moving your board forward, turning, and accelerating, and how to find your balance and effectively deal with obstacles and wind.
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES & ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL PADDLERS
ABOUT OUR SCHOLARSHIPS & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Diversify Whitewater offers small grants of up to $2,000 to support mission-aligned programs held by our partner organizations and outfitters.