About Us
Washington Recreational River Runners (WRRR) is a private, nonprofit corporation organized to promote the safe, recreational use and enjoyment of all.
Many new members are current/retired raft guides, boaters moving from other of states, or have been boating since they were young. New members without formal training are recommended to seek it out. New WRRR members should reach out to board members, or club event trip leaders for more specifics prior to attending events. There are many good training opportunities available through local guides and outfitters.
- WRRR is open to any whitewater enthusiast. A current WRRR member has paid their dues, in full, during the current year. Joining or Renewing can be done at the links above or in person at club events.
- WRRR is a means for river users to meet and exchange information, ideas, and opinions.
- WRRR members enjoy the rivers of the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia, in raft, catarafts, inflatable and hardshell kayaks.
- WRRR educates and informs river users of river development plans, environmental laws which can protect rivers and government programs which study and manage rivers.
- WRRR members enjoy organized club trips and meet members for private trips.
- WRRR’s Facebook page is for all users and is different then being a paid WRRR member. Several non members join our events, which is fine. When the club pays for camping or portipotty services, we ask non members for a $10 donation. Some popular events like the Skagit Poker run, may be limited to paid club members only due to group size.
- WRRR encourages adequate training in relevant river skills, as well as the recognition, and respect of land owner rights.
- WRRR encourages involvement and participation to keep public lands clean and open for all users.
- WRRR follows the American Whitewater “Safety Code of Conduct“
- WRRR has no formal training program for learning raft guiding or kayaking, WRRR members will be happy to point you in the right direction.
- WRRR members enjoy organized trips or hook up with other members for private trips.
- WRRR members often form and keep long lasting friendships.
- WRRR is dedicated to promoting recreational river running as a safe, fun sport for all.
Membership Benefits:
Club River Events:
- The WRRR Calender
- Featuring great rivers, safety exercises, potlucks, raffle prizes, river videos, and more. Events are either at campgrounds, or in dispersed areas where WRRR provides portable toilets or other amenities.
- Events are open to all members, including some overnight trips like the Fall Rogue River trip. Some events like the Tieton are open to non members as well.
- WRRR donates several hundred manhours each year for various cleanup activites. We clean trash out of rivers, create public access, help open campgrounds (both public and private), spread gravel and assist other organizations in keeping public access open.
- WRRR joins other clubs and organizations for the good of our community, such as the Green River Cleanup and Nisqually River cleanups.
- WRRR hosts gear repair, swaps and cleaning clinics as members have time to organize them or are in need of assistance.
Waterlog Newsletter:
The Waterlog is a monthly newsletter with great articles photos, trip reports and more! It is delivered conveniently to your email inbox each month except December. Please consider sending in your articles and pics today!
Scholarship Programs:
WRRR pays 1/3 of tuition costs for river related safety classes on first-come first-served basis. More information is available here.
WRRR often teams up with whitewater rescue course providers for reduced cost training.
WRRR’s DEI committee offers up to 100% funding to mitigate financial barriers into whitewater sports.
2,300+
WRRR Members
LATEST NEWS
- July 2024 WRRR Board Meeting AgendaJuly 9, 2024 - 8:27 pm
Monthly Board MeetingJune 19, 2024 - 1:05 pm