Nehalem Bay Tour (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:Bob Freshman
Activity Title: Nehalem Bay Tour (Nehalem Bay Event)
Date of Activity: 8/28/2021
Narrative: Join us for a tour of Nehalem Bay and river. Taking advantage of the outgoing tides, we will launch from the town of Nehalem heading down the Nehalem River to the bay and then take our lunch break at the boat launch at Nehalem Bay State Park. After our break we will head back across the bay and up the Nehalem River on the incoming tide back to our launch point. There are some good food options in Nehalem for post paddle refreshments near the boat dock. Total distance of about 9 miles
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Lower Boat Dock at the intersection of Tohls St and 7th St in Nehalem
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Bob Freshman
Assistant Organizer(s): Steve Blackwood
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: Bob Freshman
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: 65
Estimated Water Temperature: 58
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide times & heights: 5:36 AM High 5.21
11:51AM Low 1.74
5:33 PM High 6.42
Current information: 1-2 mph
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
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 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location (Optional): Lower Boat Dock in Nehalem. Intersection of Tohls St and 7th St.
Photos (optional):