Gorge Small Boat Paddlers

Hey Paddlers,

We are kicking off our Fall/Winter workout series this Sunday at the Event Site. If it’s too windy we will move to the Nichols basin.

Our first workout comes complementary of Coach Sam Taylor in PDX. Some of you may remember his master athlete training discussion on Zoom at the beginning of this year.

After a good warm up we will start right into a set of 4 intervals at 5 minutes each with a 3-minute rest between each piece (4x5/3’). This is solid aerobic effort across all intervals. In other words, you should be able to hold a consistent effort for each 5-minute piece.

Over this Fall/Winter workout series we will eventually work up to a 4x8/3’ set with added stroke rate and effort variations mixed in.  

Bring some light snacks and or coffee/tea/favorite beverage to share afterwards.

See you there!




Important Notes - 
By attending you agree not to hold any participant, planner, coordinator, coach or assistant liable in any way.  This event is a gathering of individuals.  By attending and/or participating you are assuming full responsibility for all risks to you and risks you impose on others.  Water sports including paddling have inherent risks of bodily injuries and death.  There is no one in a position of life guard, life saving nor with first responder skills.  There is no organized rescue assistance provided.  It is your responsibility to know your safety skills, have your safety equipment and paddle with a pre-designated partner you trust.  Any and all planning, coordination, leading, assisting or coaching is offered voluntarily by volunteers. It is your responsibility to: fully research and understand the weather, conditions and risks, know the skills required, know your skill level is suitable, know your physical fitness/limitations; and it is your responsibility to determine if you should accept the risks and participate.