Lopez Island 2023 Annual Event

Paddle this beautiful area in the San Juan Islands based out of Lopez Island.

Paddling days will be August 25th, 26th, 27th.

Checkout is Monday, August 28th.

Registration for Staff and Lopez Approved TOs is open now

General registration will open June 9th at 00:00 / midnight
(The night of June 8th)

Please read this entire section before registering.

• Please note that Level 1 trips cannot be guaranteed. 

• Waitlist:  If an event registration category is sold out, please use the waitlist option to be placed in the queue for possible registration.  You do not need to pay the registration fee to join the waitlist; you will only pay it if you complete the registration process once you're notified that there is an opening.
  
• Special requests:  We can’t accommodate special requests for campsite, ex. non-snoring camp partner.  If you have special needs, please use the off-site registration category and procure your own campsite or lodging.  
• RVs or trailers:  RVs and trailers are subject to approval from the Odlin County Campground Manager. Please contact the OOPS event manager with the height and length of your RV or Trailer, including all attachments (such as tongue, propane shelf, side popouts).  Requests will be submitted to Odlin manager and we will get back to you.  If you want to guarantee that you will be able to use your RV or trailer, please use the off-site registration category and arrange for your own site.
• You will find event information on the OOPS website in the activities section::annual events

Your volunteer on-site staff:

• Event Manager: Janell Niemann-Ross ( janell@niemannross.com )
  
• Trip Coordinator: Fred Harsman
  
• Assistant Event Manager: Bruce Billo
  

Map:

Odlin County Park - https://www.visitsanjuans.com/account/odlin-county-park-camping

The Fine Print:

1. EVERY PERSON, including Trip Organizers and On-site staff, must fully complete this electronic registration. Only OOPS members may register for this event.
   
2. Registration fees for this Event are inclusive and cover all days of camping, any additional extra vehicle fee, and other Event expenses, including a shared propane or wood campfire for group gatherings when fires are allowed, and staff and trip supplies.
   
3. OOPS Cancellation Policy:  For all pre-paid events (except pool sessions) cancellations will be allowed a full refund up to within 4 weeks before the beginning of the event.  After that, refunds will be not be provided except in cases of emergency.  Registration IS CLOSED 2 weeks before the event.  To cancel, please notify the Event Manager.  Thank you.  Refunds may occur after the event is complete.
   
4. You must be a paid-up member of OOPS to paddle/camp at this event, and you must be wet-exit certified prior to attending the event unless you participate in only Level 1 trips (when available) and you are NOT wearing a sprayskirt. Non-members are welcome to make their own reservations and join group social activities but will not be allowed to participate in OOPS paddling trips unless pre-approved to do so. Please be certain to review the Trip Level criteria on the OOPS website if you have any questions: OOPS Rating system: http://www.oopskayak.org/documents/
   
5. Watch for future emails from the Event Staff about paddle trips, potlucks, classes, hikes, and other social events.
   
6. Immersion protection may be required, pending water temperature/conditions. See the club website under Resources/OOPS Documents/Activity Policies and scroll down to Cold Water Protective Clothing. Please be prepared.