Gorge Paddle, L2, 8-12-21

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:Patti Swanson
Activity Title: Gorge Paddle, L2, 8-12-21
Date of Activity: 8/12/2021
Narrative: Cool off on a hot day paddling the gorge. Weather and conditions should be perfect. Put in at Rooster Rock and paddle across to the Washington side. Explore the scenic beauty and wildlife while staying cool!
Meeting Time: 8:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Rooster Rock State park. East end of the parking lot east of the boat launch.
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: We can paddle up the Oregon side of the river.
Required equipment: Towline
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Patti Swanson
Assistant Organizer(s): Steve Blackwood
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes
First Aid /CPR Person:
Maximum number of paddlers: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 104
Estimated Water Temperature: 71
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4.5 hours
Tide times & heights: High 9:58am 2.43  Low 5:50pm -.07
Current information:
Hazards: Shipping traffic
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 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: The weather forecast is for very hot weather with wind less than 3 knots. But the gorge wind is unpredictable and can come up in the afternoon. So folks should plan for that. There is occasional barge traffic which we will need to look out for and avoid.
Location (Optional): Rooster Rock State Park
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