Incident management class, L2 8-27-21 Nehalem Bay Event

• 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:Vern Brown
Activity Title: Incident management class
Date of Activity: 8/27/2021
Narrative: You never want to have to say oops — unless, of course, you’re talking about an awesome kayak club.

In this incident management class we’ll think about, discuss, and practice how to avoid problems and, in the event something does go wrong, learn, think about, and practice how to deal with problems. Part of this class will be held on shore in campsite B-13 (meet time 0930) and part will be held on the water (we’ll get on the water about noon). For the on the land portion, please bring a chair and notebook and pen. For the on the water portion of the clinic bring a tow belt and helmet and, if you have them, floatation bags, and paddle float.
On the water, we’ll play in whatever conditions we find — maybe paddling in wind (learning some skills needed to do so) and / or maybe paddling in current (learning some of the skills needed to do so). We’ll also practice re-entries and towing.

Sign up for this clinic and pick up homework on the evening of 08-26 at site B-13.


Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 12:01:00 PM
Type of activity: Class
Put in: Nehalem Bay Boat ramp
Take out: Nehalem Bay Boat ramp
Route Alternative for bad weather: None
Required equipment: Helmet, Towline
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Vern Brown
Assistant Organizer(s): TBD
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: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 65F
Estimated Water Temperature: 57F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3.5 hours
Tide times & heights: 1015 1.6 ft, 1630 7.2 ft
Current information: 3 knots is fastest current I expect we’ll see
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves
Sea state: Level 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered whitecaps
Landing types: Level 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees
Currents: Level 3: Up to 4 knots: paddlers must sprint to move forward
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
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