City of Ridgefield Dragon Boat Paddles

Paddles Up! Take Her Away!
In the rhythm of river please join us for the magic of an evening paddle on Lake River.
Minimum Age: 14
This event is FREE.
Gear is provided.
All experience levels welcome.
Bring a water bottle please.

Join the Ridgefield Dragon Boat Program Wednesday and Friday evening. Lake River is a tributary of the Lower Columbia River that flows 12 miles to Vancouver Lake. Join us as we paddle the shoreline of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge for history, culture, wildlife and the magic of river and each other.
Enjoy paddling. This event is FREE and INCLUSIVE through October 3rd. Our Kaohsiung boats are stable. Gear is provided.
No experience is needed.
Minimum Age: 14
Please sign waiver through this link. You will only need to sign the waiver once for the 2025 season of Dragon Boating

https://app.cleverwaiver.com/render/templateByRefId/66442f824708072ee8c320ee

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A FULL MOON PADDLE!

Minimum age 14.
Please note No ALCOHOL.

6:15 Check in.

6:30-7:00 Gather on the waterfront to share stories with other paddlers and light refreshment.

7:00-7:30 Waivers, Life jackets, paddles, circle up for boat assignments.

7:30- 10:00 Paddle North to the Confluence of Lake River and the Lower Columbia River for a setting sun and paddle home anticipating the full moon rising. 5 miles RT

WHAT TO BRING : light jacket, water bottle, head lamp, maybe a folding chair.

Paddles Up! Take Her Away!
In the rhythm of river please join us for the magic of an evening paddle on Lake River.
Minimum Age: 14
This event is FREE.
Gear is provided.
All experience levels welcome.
Bring a water bottle please.