The Pend Oreille Rowing and Paddling Association exists to promote safe and responsible rowing in the Pend Oreille River valley of Idaho and Washington. We are located in Priest River Idaho and currently row from the Priest River Recreation Area “The Mudhole” in Priest River, Idaho.
The Pend Oreille Rowing and Paddling Association (PORPA) acknowledges that we are in the homelands of the Kalispel people. Today, we offer our respect for their history and culture, and for their wisdom in caring for this place for the generations to come.”
PORPA is a non-profit organization that exists to promote safe and responsible rowing in the Pend Oreille River valley of Idaho and Washington. We base our operations at The Mudhole Campground in Priest River. We have a fleet of eight singles, 3 doubles, a four, and two eights.
Priest River Sprints- 2024
The Pend Oreille Rowing and Paddling Association (PORPA) announces the third annual PORPA SPRINTS on the Priest River at the Priest River Recreation Area (Mudhole) on Saturday 3 August 2024.
Bring your kayaks, canoes, stand up paddle boards and rowing shells for a day of non-motorized fun races. All ages and abilities welcome. The highlight event is a multi-craft relay race. A professional sports photographer will be on the water taking amazing action images of participants while racing!
One of PORPA's goals is to encourage youth enjoyment of our spectacular Inland Northwest water recreation in a safe atmosphere, so youth register and participate for free and receive a free event t-shirt. PORPA now has two youth-sized kayaks for loan to participants under 100 lbs. Prizes awarded to youth racers and the winning relay team. Spectators are welcome, with great viewing of races from the beach and the Hwy 2 bridge. Registrations will open soon, for information contact [email protected].
PORPA applies donations from businesses and individuals to free registration and t-shirts for all youth, insurance costs, and safety equipment. Past donors: Kalispel Tribe Charitable Fund, Aerocet, Inc., Eagles Nest Motel, Selkirk Ace Hardware, Priest River Ace Hardware, Priest Gardens, Mary’s Feed, Expect-A-Lot Signs, Synergy Design Studio, Inc., Ivory Dental, J. Elsaesser, Safeway, Mitchell's Harvest Foods, Timbertown Brewery. Two Rivers Storage and others.
To donate to this great event, see campaign flag above.
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