Upcoming Events
May 19 - May 20
Methow River IV
May 19 - May 20
SK Trip - Friday Harbor to Jones Island Overnight (Mike)
May 21 4:30pm - 6:30pm
SK - Night Paddle
May 23 4:30pm - 6:30pm
SK - Night Paddle
May 26 - May 27
Lochsa River IV (Guides Only)
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Methow River May 19-20th
The Methow offers some excellent scenery of the Okanagon Territory, but most importantly, it contains one of the best stretches of paddle boat whitewater in the entire state. Soon after we stop for lunch, the river narrows and the current begins to increase. This is where we enter the Class IV whitewater of Black Canyon.
The camp site at Alta Lake State Park is reserved for both Friday and Saturday Nights. Since this is a Washington State Park, there are shower facilities. The town of Pateros is close and has most services. Drinking water is located at the campground.
Deadline to receive your hardcopy BEWET trip reservation is Wednesday, May 16.
Got questions? Ask the trip leader Jeff Cline.
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Welcome Seakayakers!
Hey BEWET Rafters, did you know we also have seakayakers among us? You'll start to see their events integrated with the rafting calendar (usually will have "SK" to denote a seakayaking event). They are good peeps and would love to share their passion with you, so hop on over and take a look!
2012 Informed Passenger and Guide Training
Our 2012 rafting season is just around the corner! It kicks off with the "Informed Passenger and Guide Training" Program's information session on Sunday, March 4th 2pm, in Building 2-22, Room 13D1.
The information session will cover:
- BEWET club history
- Guide requirements, responsibilities and expectations
- Gear requirements and basic familiarization
- Classroom session dates and topics
- Pool session and boat familiarization dates
Informed passengers are those who complete the classroom training and pool practice session but do not participate in on-river guide training.
Guide trainees complete the classroom training, pool practice session, and on-river training.
Classroom and pool training sessions provide you with the skiils and knowledge to participate in difficult rivers (Class IV+). On-river training teaches hands-on boat navigation with time on the guide stick and river reading skills.
Current BEWET membership required.
For more information, see the BEWET Guide Training and Informed Passenger Program Overview. Share the flyer with your friends or post in your building.
2012 BEWET Board Elected
Your 2012 BEWET Board has been elected. The Executive Board is as follows:
- Evan Hanneman - President (returning)
- Aaron Boysen - Vice President (new)
- Sarah Swezey - Secretary (previously VP)
- Aaron Nash - Treasurer (returning)
Good luck on a successful 2012! A big thank you to Nate Confer for his work this past year as Secretary - we'll see him on the river as he continues to guide for us!
