Portland, Oregon's Waterfront Kayak Shop
Serving Pacific Northwest Paddlers Since 1991

6600 SW Macadam Avenue  Portland, Oregon 97239

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We are pleased to announce that we have moved our shop 1 block south on Macadam Avenue to 6600 SW Macadam!  We are now just south of Nebraska Street and the entrance to Willamette Park.

Come check out our new home and see what's new for 2010. Our winter hours are Monday - Friday 10:00-6:00, Saturday - Sunday 10:00-5:00.

Kayak Storage Opportunity: We now offer indoor kayak storage at our shop for $25 per month.

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

Slide Show Presentation:  Tuesday March 9th, 7:00 pm at Portland Kayak Company
Wild Island Shorelines - Paddling on the Edge of the World
Join Northwest kayaker and author Ken Campbell for an evening of stories and images from the most beautiful paddling destinations in North America. Wild Island Shorelines showcases the best of Vancouver Island, the Pacific Northwest, the Santa Barbara Channel Islands and Newfoundland. Informative and entertaining, this is a kayaking journey that is not to be missed. 

Demo Days: The following demo days will be held on the beach at Sellwood Riverfront Park on the Willamette River in Portland. These events are scheduled from 10:00-4:00 and there is no fee. Portland Kayak Company staff will be on hand along with a representative from each manufacturer to answer questions and help you learn about production, materials, fit and performance characteristics of a wide range of kayaks. This is a great opportunity to paddle lots of different kayaks and figure out what may be best for you.

Sterling's Kayaks:  Saturday March 27th, 10:00-4:00

Current Designs:  Saturday April 3rd, 10:00-4:00

Seaward Kayaks and Nigel Foster Designs:  Saturday May 15th, 10:00-4:00

Nigel Foster Paddling Clinics: We are pleased to host a number of paddling clinics throughout the year with one of the world's most innovative instructors. Nigel's contributions to kayaking are evident in his boat designs, writings, expeditions, instructional DVD series, gear design, slide presentations and his continued eagerness to share all that he has learned. reserve early!

April 10th: Directional Control Level I, 9:00 - 4:00
April 11th: Directional Control Level II, 9:00 - 4:00
June 12th: Directional Control Level I, 9:00 - 4:00
June 13th: Directional Control Level II, 9:00 - 4:00
These popular clinics will help you take boat control to a new level!  Learn to maneuver your kayak with precision and grace while you increase efficiency in your paddling style.
Where: our backyard waters on the Willamette River in Portland.

June 14-15: Coastal Paddling - two day clinic, 9:00 - 4:00 each day
A truly unforgettable experience exploring rock gardens, archways, caves, and playing in the surf and swell along a pristine stretch of the rugged Oregon Coast.

Kayak Sale: We have already received many new 2010 kayak models and we have lots of boats in stock including many new and used kayaks marked to sell.

The Following New Kayaks Are Currently on Sale - 30% Off!