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. 

PORPA had another very active season in 2021. to view the detailed summary download the October 16th Board Meeting minutes. Together with the US Army Corps of Engineers we finalized the project of a non-motorized launch area at the "Mudhole". We had introduction to rowing sessions, flip tests on singles and PFD deployment drills.

On our web based registration system we had 173 singles registrations, 19 doubles and used our Yam Pah Pa four times and the Arthur Ericsson once.

With the addition of a Little River Marine Sea Shell double donation and yet another single donation we now have 8 singles and 3 doubles available in our fleet.

We are actively seeking funds ($4000) to acquire oars and riggers to be able to row our four as a Quad for expanded junior rowing.

Overall a very succesful season. A detailed summary of activities is documented in the October 16 Board Meeting minutes posted on this site or via email to [email protected] porpa.org.