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Our winter hours are Monday - Friday 10:00-6:00, Saturday & Sunday 10:00-5:00.

Baja! Now is the time to plan your kayaking vacation in Baja. Trips are scheduled every week, October to May. View our Baja page for details. It's an easy flight from PDX to LA to La Paz on Alaska Airlines...

Greenland Paddle Carving Clinic: Saturday March 10th  9:00-5:00   $135
Every Greenland Paddle is as Unique as it's Paddler.  Carve your own paddle under the expert tutelage of Don Beale.  Don started carving Greenland paddles in 1999 after building a stitch and glue kayak.  Beale Paddles was started in 2002; since then, Don has carved over 570 custom-built paddles.  Beale Paddles are in Greenland, Japan, Germany, Canada, Mexico,  Australia and the USA.  Don not only builds custom paddles but teaches carving classes at  traditional symposia around the country, including SSTIKS in Washington, Delmarva in Delaware, Michigan Training Camp and soon to include the Hudson River Greenland Festival in New York and internationally in Argentina.  

All tools are provided for this full day class.  Reservations are required and you will want to sign up early to ensure that Don has a custom blank fit to your needs and ready for carving at class.  Use your new paddle for the Greenland Strokes Class on April 21 to learn about it's great versatility on the water.  

Greenland Strokes Class: Saturday April 21  12:00-4:00   $75 
Learn about the Greenland Paddle's great versatility on the water and take the time to compare it to the Euro Blade.  You can take this class in conjunction with the above carving class or on it's own.  Greenland and Euro Paddles will be provided for anyone who needs one.  

Spring Kayak Demo Days: The following demo days will take place at Sellwood Riverfront Park, just north of the Sellwood Bridge.  These events are free and do not require reservations.  

Saturday March 17   10am-4pm    Sterling Kayaks with Warren Williamson
Saturday March 31   10am-4pm    Current Designs Kayaks
Saturday April 14      10am-4pm    Seaward Kayaks

Watch this space for additional demo days this spring and summer.  

Nigel Foster Paddling Clinics: We are pleased to welcome back to Portland once again this year, world renowned instructor, paddler, boat designer and author, Nigel Foster and his teaching partner Kristin Nelson.  Don't miss the opportunity to learn from  this dynamic teaching duo. 
Reservations required- please call 503 459-4050

Saturday May 19:  Directional Control     9am-4pm on the Willamette River     $165
Sunday May 20:    Directional Control     9am-4pm on the Willamette River     $165

Tuesday-Wednesday May 22 & 23: Two-day Coastal Clinic - Oregon Coast   $350

New and Used Kayaks on Sale: View current list of used kayaks and new kayaks on sale

Kayak Storage Opportunity: We offer indoor kayak storage at our shop for $30 per month.