Sellwood Park to Foothills Park R.T., Level 1, 6/4/21

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: Joe Howell
Email address: Joehowell76@gmail.com
Activity Title: Sellwood Park to Foothills Park R.T., Level 1, 6/4/21
Date of Activity: 6/4/2021
Narrative: Join Mel Wishan and me to enjoy a slightly cooler day to paddle upriver out of Sellwood Riverfront Park on Friday. We will pass Waverly Marina and Country Club on our left, as well as the new-ish Milwaukie Bay Park and boat ramp, before turning the corner to check out Elk Rock Island, and continue on past a couple more parks before landing at Foothills for a lunch break. We'll meet up at 9:30 to be on the water by 10, when It should be about 62 degrees or so. It will hit about 70 by the time we get to our lunch spot, and top out in the mid 70's by the time we get back to Sellwood. Winds should be 4-6 mph. The water should be about 64 degrees, so wear gear that you would be okay wearing if you happen to end up in it. I'll be in my wetsuit.
Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Sellwood Riverfront Park
Take out: Sellwood Riverfront Park
Route Alternative for bad weather: None
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Shorty wetsuit
Primary Organizer: Joe Howell
Assistant Organizer(s): Mel Wishan
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: 60-75
Estimated Water Temperature: 64-65
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hours
Tide times & heights: Low tide: 0.84 ft. at 9:18 AM
High tide: 1.99ft. at 1:30 PM
Current information: <1mph
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 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 1
Rating Comments: The only facet above level 1 is the distance of about 8 miles.
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