Comments and Discussion
This class is limited to members with a wet exit certification (except for level 1 when the paddler is not using a spray skirt). To successfully register you will need to sign into your OOPS member account, and your account will need to be a member of the "Wet Exit Certified" group, if you intend to wear a spray skirt. Your acceptance is conditional on approval by the Organizer, who may contact you with questions about your skills and equipment.
Narrative: Whether you are new to traditional paddling, want to tune up some skills, or are just curious, this is the class for you! We'll have several paddles you can try, and a couple of traditional kayaks available. We will concentrate on moving through the water effortlessly with finesse. At the end of the afternoon, if there is interest, we could do a Rescues primer. Meeting Time: 2:30:00 PM Launch Time: 3:00:00 PM Type of activity: Class Put in: Sellwood Park Take out: Sellwood Park Route Alternative for bad weather: None Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John Primary Organizer: Don Beale Assistant Organizer(s): Paul Steinberg Has organizer paddled here before? Yes Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes First Aid /CPR Person: Maximum number of paddlers: 12 I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: 65 Estimated Water Temperature: 50 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3 hours Tide times & heights: NA Current information: under 1 knot Hazards: Shipping traffic Wind strength: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph) Swell/Surf size: Level 1: Under 1' waves, no breaking waves Sea state: Level 1: Waves up to the deck seam; water glassy to rippled, no whitecaps Landing types: Level 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass Currents: Level 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot) Total distance: Level 1: Up to 6 miles Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 1 Rating Comments: Location (Optional): Sellwood Park
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon