ABOUT BBOP

Practices:  Community Boating Center, 555 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 

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Established in 2011, Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers (BBOP) has become a mainstay for helping to get our local communities out on the water. BBOP consists of co-ed competitive racing team, a co-ed recreational group and a youth program, all of which are dedicated to enjoying the beautiful Pacific Northwest ocean scenery. Outrigger canoes launch from the beautiful waterfront in Fairhaven at the Community Boat Center located at 555 Harris Avenue in Bellingham.

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BBOP is a federally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and all donations are 100% tax deductible.  We are 100% volunteer and member run.

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BBOP is a member of the Pacific Northwest Outrigger Racing Association (PNWORCA).

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BBOP membership is open to any person without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity and/or expression.

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CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS:

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Susan DeBari, President

Margo Hammond, Vice President

Sarah Mendivel, Communications Director
Sacha Bliese, Treasurer 

Rose Morken, Secretary

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COACHES:

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Sarah Tanuvasa, Head Coach

Jackie Caplan-Auerbach, Novice Coach

Malia Hieb, Novice Coach

Collin Smith, Competitive Coach

Gabe Starbuck, Competitive Coach

Matt Stodola, Competitive Coach

Adrienne Douglass-Scott, Competitive Coach

Blanche Bybee, Recreational Coach

Angie Greg, Recreational Coach

Barb Craig, Recreational Coach

Sacha Bliese, Recreational Coach

Janice Lapsansky, Keiki Coach

Sarah Mendivel, Keiki Coach