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

OOPS is resuming day paddles beginning March 1st. Day trips are limited to 6 individuals: 5 paddlers and 1 Trip Organizer. Members and TOs are encouraged to check out the Oregon and Washington COVID links below for additional information regarding risk levels in the counties where the trip will occur. Also, please review our club’s COVID19 guidelines (above). These protocols must be followed to ensure everyone’s safety during club paddles. Stay safe, be well, and enjoy.

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Some Upcoming Events

Level one, Circumnavigation of Ross Island

March 02, 2021 11:30 AM

Willamette Park, Portland
Elk Rock Island Paddle Level 1, March 3

March 03, 2021 11:00 AM
OOPS presents Dan Arbuckle with Headwaters Kayak

March 31, 2021 6:30 PM

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April 28, 2021 6:30 PM

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OOPS Ignite!

May 26, 2021 6:30 PM

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OOPS Presents Nehalem Bay History

June 30, 2021 6:30 PM

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Please visit our Calendar for a full list of upcoming Activities

Public welcome!

Monthly meetings generally held at the Lucky Lab in Multnomah Village 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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