Guest Testimonials

Wow! I’m still thinking about Sunday ... It was great to meet you all and such a pleasure paddling with you. Thanks for taking me on the river. My enthusiasm outpaces my skill-set by a margin – so thank you SO much for taking such good care of me. I am so very pleased we paddled the Middle White Salmon; I’ve read so much about it. Absolutely gorgeous area & challenging run. Can’t wait to get back and do it all over again!

Dona Ross

Wet Planet Whitewater Kayak School:  An hour and change from Portland, Oregon

Surrounded by whitewater rivers rated class I - class V, Wet Planet is located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, just over an hour from Portland, Oregon.  

Based on the White Salmon, a Northwest classic river, we offer the resources needed to learn and improve your whitewater kayaking skills.

Wet Planet is one of Washington and Oregon’s premiere kayaking schools.  

Learn to kayak in the paradise we call home: deep basalt gorges covered in thick moss, tropical blue rivers flowing from snow-capped volcanoes, and whitewater rapids resembling roller coasters.  

We combine world class kayak instructors with low student to instructor ratios, comfortable riverside facilities (including dedicated rolling pool and classroom space), an incredible variety of rivers, and well developed curriculum to provide industry leading whitewater kayak instruction for all levels.    Wet Planet is your destination for whitewater kayak lessons in Washington and Oregon.

What type of kayak instruction would you like?

Are you new to whitewater kayaking and looking for a beginner kayak course?

Our teaching staff pinpoints specific problems students face.  Using different learning methods and a host of experiences, instructors reach more students.    

Interested in improving your skills with private kayak instruction?

Hire a personal instructor to make the day completely about you.  Both beginners and advanced whitewater kayakers benefit from the expertise of our experienced teaching staff.

Are you a more advanced paddler interested in an boofing, creeking  or a river rescue clinic?

The White Salmon, and surrounding rivers, offer locations ideal for learning and practicing every skill needed to kayak on whitewater.  

 Are you looking to practice your roll with a pool session?

Shaded under a canopy of trees and sitting next to a small creek, our private pool makes for a comfortable and unique learning environment.   

Want to improve your skills in America's most spectacular canyons with a multi-day kayak instruction trip on the Rogue River or Lower Salmon River?

Immersing yourself in a 5 day kayak course allows intermediate kayakers to rapidly increase their skills.  The relaxing and adventurous lifestyle of a multi-day river trip makes the experience one of the best vacations a kayaker can take.  

Are you a woman enjoying boating with other like-minded women?

We've got two of the region's most experienced female kayak instructors here at Wet Planet.  Susan and Heather, both professionally sponsored, have devoted years to improving kayak instruction techniques in addition to following their own kayaking dreams.  

Would you like to see your young ones learn to kayak along with other children?

Get the kids outside for a fun and safe day on the water.  Developing a river running skills instills respect, responsibility and passion in youth.  

Why Learn to Kayak at Wet Planet?

Our instructors will work with you to improve your paddling skills. At Wet Planet, we recognize that not all of our students learn the same way and at the same pace. For that reason, our world-class instructors utilize a variety of different techniques to insure the greatest opportunity for success.  Creativity meets experience.  

Our low student to instructor ratio (no more than 4:1) on all of our Oregon and Washington white water kayaking courses will provide you individualized instruction, whether in a group or private lesson. Check out our Kayak Instructor Staff bios for a better idea of our experience and passion for the sport.  

Wet Planet offers a white water kayak course for every skill level. 

• Beginner weekends
• Advanced courses
• Roll Sessions
• Kids Camps
• Multi-Day Kayak Trips
• Women's Clinics

The goal for all of our kayak instruction is to teach paddlers to kayak safely with good judgment, while having a great time out on the river. During all courses at the Wet Planet kayak school, we focus on river reading, self-rescue, and safe paddling techniques, in addition to technical paddling skills. 

Most courses meet at our headquarters along the banks of the White Salmon River. You'll have the opportunity to enjoy the area's only private, on-site kayak pool, allowing you to work on your kayaking skills any day of the week, and without the distraction of other pool users. 

If you’re interested in combining your passion for kayaking with wilderness travel, Wet Planet also offers kayak trips and courses to incredible multi-day paddling destinations.  

Beginner and intermediate kayakers will love our 5-day Lower Salmon River Kayaking Trip. Intermediate kayakers will enjoy our Rogue River kayak immersion trips Advanced kayakers can experience a multi-day raft-support kayak expedition through the deepest canyon in the world on our Cotahuasi/Apurimac Expedition to Peru.

Check out the different classes below, or call our office daily to discuss which course fits your needs best. Reservations can be made on-line or by phone.

Join the Wet Planet Family of kayaking enthusiasts and see the world through the eyes of your boat.  

Wet Planet Rafting, Inc

860 Highway 141
Husum, WA 98672