Oregon Ocean Paddling Society

Portland's premier all-level paddling club

Joyfully exploring the waters of the great Pacific Northwest (lakes, rivers, bays, and ocean) since 1983

We ask that members continue to wear a mask (except when paddling) or maintain social distancing until such a time when restrictions are no longer required by CDC, OHA, or WSDH.

More information: CDC, Oregon Health Authority, Washington State Department of Health

County Risk Assessments for Oregon and Washington

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Some Upcoming Events

Astoria East Bay paddle L3 1-21-22

January 21, 2022 9:15 AM
Pool Practice

January 22, 2022 4:00 PM

Oregon City Pool
N. Fork Reservoir Paddle L1, 1-23-22

January 23, 2022 11:00 AM

Google coordinates: 45.23308 -122.25352
OOPS Presents Derek Shaw with West Marine

January 26, 2022 6:30 PM

Virtual - Zoom
Better Kayaking Photography Made Simple (Sort Of)

February 23, 2022 6:30 PM

Virtual-Zoom
OOPS Presents Paul Claeyssens with the History of Waldo Lake

March 30, 2022 6:30 PM

Virtual - Zoom

Please visit our Calendar for a full list of upcoming Activities

Public welcome!

Monthly meetings generally held at the Lucky Lab in Multnomah Village at 7675 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR, 97219 on the last Wednesday of the month. See the calendar for details.

Welcome to OOPS! We are a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteer members like you. Our mission is to be Portland's premier paddling club and because of the contributed time and passion of our members, we think we succeed.

Our mission statement: We offer high quality trips and classes to all levels of paddlers. We are vigilant in Safety. We have fun paddling the ocean, rivers, and lakes. We are good stewards of our paddling environment.

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