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Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association
  • ROW WITH US
    • American Development Model
    • Elementary Program
    • Youth Program
    • Adult Program
  • DONATE
  • CALENDAR
  • ABOUT
    • History
    • Boys in the Boat
    • What is Coastal Rowing?
    • Boathouse
    • Coaching
    • Board of Directors
  • OUR EVENTS
    • Lake Sutherland Spring Regatta
    • Port Angeles Beach Sprint Regatta
    • Port Angeles Coastal Endurance Regatta
  • CONTACT US
    • How Can I Help?
OPRA was founded in 2007 by John Halberg. John's vision was to support youth on the Olympic Peninsula by presenting rowing and the skills associated with rowing to youth, allowing them to build lifelong values and skills.  
Our Mission is to develop a diverse community of technically skilled rowers in a setting that is safe, supported, and fun.
Our current Vision supports and expands upon Johns' original vision:
OPRA nurtures a thriving community of rowing enthusiasts dedicated to community, physical fitness, personal growth, and joy.

Meet Our Board of Directors


Sean Halberg

President
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​Sean Halberg learned to row at age 6 on Lake Crescent, taught by his father, OPRA founder John Halberg.  He competed for the University of Washington, took 20 years off, and is now active again in the Masters circuit, competing in the World Rowing Masters Championship in 2017 and the USRowing Masters National Championship in 2018, as well as several regattas throughout the northwest.

Amanda Chan 

Member

James Lesniak

Member

Tim Saskowsky
Member

Scott Kennedy
Member

Advisory Board

 Jim Heckman & Judy Wilman
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ABOUT

American Development Model
​History
The Boys in the Boat
Boathouse
Coaching
Board of Directors

GET INVOLVED

Elementary Rowing
Youth Rowing
Adult Rowing
How can I help?
​
Events
​Donate

RESOURCES

Marine Forecast
​Current Wind
​Webcam
Regatta Central
USRowing
​What to wear

PRACTICE TIMES

Elementary Program
No winter practices
Youth Program
Mon-Fri 3:30-5:00 pm
Adult Program
Tues and Thurs 5:15-6:45 pm

CONTACT

[email protected]
Boathouse Physical Address
1500 Ediz Hook Road
Mailing Address
PO Box 814
​Port Angeles, WA 98362

OPRA Mission: Develop a diverse community of technically skilled rowers in a setting that is safe, supported, and fun.

​OPRA Vision: Nurture a thriving community of rowing enthusiasts dedicated to community, physical fitness, personal growth, and joy.

Copyright 2025 Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association


The Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association is a Washington State 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation.

  • ROW WITH US
    • American Development Model
    • Elementary Program
    • Youth Program
    • Adult Program
  • DONATE
  • CALENDAR
  • ABOUT
    • History
    • Boys in the Boat
    • What is Coastal Rowing?
    • Boathouse
    • Coaching
    • Board of Directors
  • OUR EVENTS
    • Lake Sutherland Spring Regatta
    • Port Angeles Beach Sprint Regatta
    • Port Angeles Coastal Endurance Regatta
  • CONTACT US
    • How Can I Help?