WHAT: Come start your Saturday and our summer season on the water! This paddle will serve as the launch of our Kayak Lending Library! As a reminder, the expectation is that KLL participants attend at least one orientation for each season. Orientations are given at the end of all paddles.
WHEN: Saturday, May 23rd from 10-1:30PM!
WHERE: Green Anchors, 8940 N Bradford St, Portland, OR 97203. Please park in the Cathedral Park parking lot (8800 N Bradford St) and walk next door to our location at Green Anchors (map below). We have a few parking spots reserved in our driveway. Please email mosquito@mosquitofleet.us if you need accessible parking!
RSVP: Fill out this form to join the waitlist!
ACCESS: This paddle is OPEN TO ALL with a sliding scale registration fee ($10-$50 suggested; no one turned away for lack of funds). Kayaks and gear will be available on a first come first serve basis. Beginners welcome!
WHAT TO BRING: Pack along water and come prepared for the weather (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, etc.). We recommend clothes toed shoes you don’t mind getting wet!
QUESTIONS?: Email mosquito@mosquitofleet.us!
As we continue to build our grassroots organization and transition toward consistent community funding, youʻll notice that this year weʻre offering different types of paddles!
Affinity paddles: Affinity paddles are a place for folks with shared identities and lived experiences to come together on the water. These paddles are specific in who can/should attend and are typically free for participants.
Community fundraiser paddles: Community fundraising paddles are a great option for folks with means who want to support Mosquito Fleet, the work that we do, and the communities that we work with. These paddles are open to all and sliding scale ($10-$50 suggested). These registration fees go toward goodies during paddles, gear repair and maintenance, art supplies for protests and actions, obtaining new gear thatʻs accessible for all bodies and abilities, and increasing our capacity for more events and programming