Group Dynamics Class—Maintain an Effective Pod

• 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.
  

Activity Title: Group Dynamics Class—Maintain an Effective Pod
Date of Activity: 8/1/2021
Narrative: OOPS trips are group trips. Practice skills which promote safer and more successful trips for all participants while paddling at the Cedaroak lagoon and upstream of it. Please bring a tow belt if you have one. There will be optional self- and assisted-rescue practice at the end of the class.

What skills contribute to group dynamics? Consider these scenarios:
· A fellow kayaker asks you to get their hat out of their back hatch. You awkwardly maneuver, trying to get alongside their boat. There are ways to make this easier.
· Your group needs to do an open crossing. The Organizer asks paddlers to get into a diamond formation for the crossing. Learn what that is and how to do it, along with other formations.
· Trip participants are often asked to help by being a lead, sweep, inside rail or outside rail. Say what? We'll learn about and practice those.
· Another paddler is hurt or tired and needs a tow. We’ll practice towing both with and without a towbelt.
· Are there some tricks to better communication on the water? Yes there are. We’ll practice some.

We'll take a short snack and bio-break, but we should be done by noon or 12:30, so there will be no lunch break. Note: this is not at rescue class.

Meeting Time: 8:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Class
Put in: Cedaroak Boat Ramp
Take out: Cedaroak Boat Ramp
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Chris Mayou
Assistant Organizer(s): I will increase class size if another Trip Organizer or Instructor signs up
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: 70-80
Estimated Water Temperature: 75
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3-4 hours
Tide times & heights: At Morrison St. Bridge
2021/08/01 Sun 08:48 AM 0.83 L
2021/08/01 Sun 12:49 PM 1.63 H
2021/08/01 Sun 6:01 PM 0.71 L

Current information: < 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 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): Cedaroak Boat Ramp, 4600 Elmran Dr, West Linn, OR 97068
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