Comments and Discussion
Activity Title: Level one, Circumnavigation of Ross Island Date of Activity: 3/2/2021 Narrative: An old local favorite after a long hiatus. Please join me in a casual paddle from Willamette Park around Ross Island. We will perhaps paddle under the Tillicum crossing and visit the submarine over at the museum. In any event, lets enjoy some winter warm temperatures and get out on the water. We will launch late in the morning to let the temps warm up. Meeting Time: 11:30:00 AM Launch Time: 12:00:00 PM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Willamette Park, Portland Take out: same Route Alternative for bad weather: none Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Full wet suit Primary Organizer: Mel Wishan Assistant Organizer(s): N/A 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: MWishan Maximum number of paddlers: 6 I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: 50's Estimated Water Temperature: 46 deg F Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 2.5 hours Tide times & heights: High tide @ Morrison Bridge @ 7 am still ebbing at Launch time Current information: <1.5 kts Hazards: 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: none Location (Optional): Photos (optional): Give Email address to registrants for Waiver: undefined I give the Trips Director permission to include the above email address in trip narrative posted on the Calendar undefined jawmendr@gmail.com undefined
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon