The Eddy Line

The ABCs of Kayaking Lingo

by: Claire Diepenbrock If you’ve ever found yourself around a group of kayakers and wondered if they were speaking... Read More

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October 2025  |   Aleson Rietow

Whitewater Kayaking Journey with Ella Sudduth

by: Claire Diepenbrock “I was given a gift by being taught to kayak,” Ella says. Kayaking swift whitewater is... Read More

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September 2025  |   Aleson Rietow

Learning to Whitewater Kayak with SMART Goals: Your Roadmap to Class III Confidence

Why Use SMART Goals for Learning to Whitewater Kayak? Whether you’ve just discovered kayaking or you’re finally ready to... Read More

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July 2025  |   Aleson Rietow

How to Get Into the Wonderful World of Whitewater Kayaking

It is never too early (or too late) to start a new hobby.  So why not begin your journey... Read More

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December 2024  |   Madalyne Staab

Wet Planet Kids’ Kayak Camp: Igniting a Spark for Young Kayakers Since 2006

By Lisa Conway Not long after the inception of the Wet Planet Kayak School in 2004, professional kayaker and... Read More

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December 2024  |   Aleson Rietow

10 Things To Do in The Columbia River Gorge in September: All the Fun, Without the Crowds

September in the Columbia River Gorge is best described as all the fun with none of the summer crowds.... Read More

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August 2024  |   Aleson Rietow

Whitewater Kayaking: More Than a Hobby, a Community

Have you ever seen people winding down rivers or sliding through rapids in kayaks and wondered “How does someone... Read More

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August 2024  |   Aleson Rietow

Meet Our Awesome Kayak Instructors

Thanks to being surrounded by so many amazing rivers – from relaxing Class I all the way up to... Read More

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June 2024  |   Madalyne Staab

The Benefits of a Solid Kayaking Foundation

I’d like to preface that I am not the best or the most impressive whitewater kayaker out there, not... Read More

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August 2023  |   Aleson Rietow

Wet Planet Sponsors Family Rafting Event for Columbia Gorge Junior Kayak Club

Compared to other sports, whitewater kayaking can be a challenging hobby to pick up. Not only do you need... Read More

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June 2023  |   Aleson Rietow

Should I consider formal whitewater kayak instruction?

Every new whitewater kayaker faces an important decision: to take a class, or to figure it out on your... Read More

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December 2022  |   Todd Collins

Whitewater Gift Guide – Gift Ideas for Rafters & Kayakers

Here is our whitewater gift guide with the top gift ideas for kayakers and rafters! Read More

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November 2022  |   Todd Collins

Main Salmon River Highlights

Read More September 2022  |  Todd Collins

From Rafting to Kayaking: Learning to Kayak as a Rafter

A beginners guide to her first time kayaking as a rafter. Read More

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July 2022  |   Todd Collins

Meet the Wet Planet Kayak Instructors

Meet the instructors who you might be spending time on the river with this summer! Read More

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May 2022  |   Todd Collins

Meet Our Fleet – Boats on the Main Salmon River

From Oar Rafts, to Paddle Rafts, to Inflatable Kayaks, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy all ranges of adventure... Read More

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March 2022  |   Todd Collins

How to Use the Bathroom on a Multi-Day River Trip

Using the bathroom on a multi-day rafting trip is super easy, and not too different from what you're used... Read More

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February 2022  |   Todd Collins

Kayaking Community & Resources

Getting connected in a new community can be challenging. Whether you’ve just taken your first beginner kayaking course, or... Read More

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November 2021  |   Todd Collins

Giving Back to Columbia Gorge Junior Kayak Club

Update 12-2-21: On Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving back, we donated $1298.72 to the Columbia Gorge Junior... Read More

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November 2021  |   Todd Collins

Staff Spotlight: Rain Norman

Growing up in Trout Lake, Rain was born with the river running through his veins. From learning to kayak... Read More

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November 2021  |   Todd Collins

History of the Condit Dam and its 2011 Removal

Since the removal of the Condit dam in 2011, we’ve been lucky to run a full-day trip on the... Read More

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October 2021  |   Todd Collins

The Art of Just Saying Yes – Kayaking the Deschutes River

I feel most alive amongst the tall trees, towering rock faces, and crashing waves. Its in those places that... Read More

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October 2021  |   Todd Collins

Top Five Moments of Kids Kayaking Camp

When I was nine years old, I attended my first whitewater kayaking camp. I spent three days practicing wet... Read More

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August 2021  |   Todd Collins

What Really Happens on a Multi-Day River Trip

If you’ve never been on a multi-day river trip, it’s hard to know what to expect. No matter how... Read More

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August 2021  |   Todd Collins