Elk Rock Island Paddle Level 1, March 3

This trip is limited to members with a wet exit certification (except for level 1 trips when the paddler is not using a spray skirt....if the paddler is wearing a spray skirt on a level 1 paddle, the Wet Exit Certification is REQUIRED).  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.  If the measured water temperature is different enough from that listed below to warrant a change in required immersion protection, the Organizer will contact all participants and the Trips Board member with the update at least a day before the trip.

Full Name:david smith
Email address: davlsmith@yahoo.com
Activity Title: Elk Rock Island Paddle
Date of Activity: 3/3/2021
Narrative: Join me for a paddle up the Willamette River from Willamette Park in Portland to Elk Rock Island in Milwaukie, a distance of about 3 miles. The island is connected to the Willamette's eastern shoreline by a "40 million year old land bridge." Sometimes that land bridge disappears under high water, and paddlers can circumnavigate the entire island. Either way, we can enjoy a brief respite on the island before heading back to our launch site. Since there will be an outgoing tide that day, we will encounter mild currents of 1-2 knots as we paddle upstream, but enjoy the assist on our way back downstream to our launch. There is a parking fee of $6 for all day. Restrooms are available. Please follow our COVID guidelines at: https://www.oopskayak.org/OOPS-General-Member-COVID-Checklist
Meeting Time: 11:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 11:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willamette Park, Portland
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: david smith
Assistant Organizer(s):
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: 6
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 50°
Estimated Water Temperature: 45°
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 2-3 hours
Tide times & heights: NOAA Morrison St Bridge: high at 7:45 am, 3.2'; low at 4:03 pm, .7'
Current information: 1-2 knots
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 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
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): 6500 S Macadam Ave, Portland
Photos (optional):
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/OOPS-General-Member-COVID-Checklist I give the Trips Director permission to include the above email address in trip narrative posted on the Calendar