Pre-twilight Willamette Paddle, Level 1

 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: Dave Smith
Email address: davlsmith@yahoo.com
Activity Title: Pre-twilight Willamette Paddle
Date of Activity: 7/27/2021
Narrative: Please join Bob and me for a pre-twilight paddle on the Willamette. We'll meet next Tuesday at 6 pm at Willamette Park in West Linn and paddle upriver thru the narrows. Round trip will be approximately 6 miles. We'll arrive back at our launch by 8:30 pm, about 15 minutes before sunset. Lights for boats will not be required, but you are welcome to bring some just for affect. Currents in this area are very mild this time of year. Water temps are in mid-70s. Parking is free and there are restrooms. Completing a gentle paddle close to sunset on a beautiful area of the river should be a nice finish for the day.

Meeting Time: 6:00:00 PM
Launch Time: 6:30:00 PM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Bernert Landing Boat Ramp, West Linn
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: David Smith
Assistant Organizer(s): Bob Freshman
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: 84°
Estimated Water Temperature: 74°
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 2 hrs
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information: less than 1 knot
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 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees
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: Winds above 8 mph will move this to a level 2 paddle.
Location (Optional): 1905 Volpp St, West Linn, OR 97068
Photos (optional):
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I will email registrants promptly with an email address when they sign up