Ballard Elks Paddling Club – BEPC | Ballard Elks Lodge #827

In 2016, the Ballard Elks established the Ballard Elks Paddling Club (BEPC) to create a community for club members who enjoy paddling from the club’s Shilshole Bay location.

The BEPC is open to any Ballard Elks member in good standing who is interested in paddling – SUP, kayak, outrigger canoe, surf ski, or prone – at any level of experience, from curious to adventurous. The club offers paddle craft storage to BEPC members, based on availability, as well as organized paddles social gatherings, and events. We hold year-round paddling-focused fundraisers that benefit Elks charities a provide fun volunteer opportunities.

The BECP meets monthly every third Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Ballard Elks Lodge Hall, with the exception of summer, when we gather outdoors, and winter holiday months. Please see the schedule below.

We welcome anyone interested in joining!

Questions about membership or board & kayak storage? Contact us at bepc827@gmail.com

Current BEPC Board Members:

President: Rob Casey
VP Race Liaison – Adam Tischler
VP Events – Harry Oesterreicher
Treasurer – Christy Cox
Secretary: Nick Papa

Contact us:
bepc827@gmail.com

BEPC Meetings & Events

Every Monday until late September: Paddle Race at Elks Beach at 6:30PM
5/26/19 – Social Paddle “Brunch Patrol” at Elks Beach 10:00AM
6/19/19 – Solstice Luau & Potluck at Elks Lawn 6:30PM-9:00PM
6/23/19 – Social Paddle “Brunch Patrol” at Elks Beach 10:00AM
7/28/19 – Social Paddle “Brunch Patrol” at Elks Beach 10:00AM
8/25/19 – Social Paddle “Brunch Patrol” at Elks Beach 10:00AM
9/19/19 – BEPC Meeting in Lodge Hall
10/17/19 – BEPC Meeting in Lodge Hall

Requirements to Join
You must be a member of the Ballard Elks Lodge #827 in good standing.

Fees
Annual Membership Fee $20

Membership Form
To join the BEPC fill out and follow the directions in the online form.

Board or Kayak Storage
Open to BEPC members in good standing, based on availability.
Annual storage fee: $120

Contact and Follow @BEPC827

Monday Night Paddling Race

Join us every Monday evening from May to September for our paddling race. The race is open to all paddling craft such as SUP, surf ski, kayak, OC and rowers. All proceeds are donated to an Elks charity at the end of the season. Open to non-Elks members. Ok to park in the Elks lot during the race. Follow us upstairs after the race for post race hydration and food.

Registration: Starts at 6pm in the Elks parking lot.

Cost: $5 per person. $75 per season (cash only)

Course routes vary weekly and range from 1.5 to 2.5 miles.

Race Start Time: 7:00pm

Member Resources

BEPC Members, please submit your volunteer hours here.

Please share your ideas for meeting topics and events here.