Cedar Oak to Willamette Falls RT L1, 9-9-21

• 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: Steve Blackwood
Activity Title: Cedar Oak to Willamette Falls RT L1, 9-9-21
Date of Activity: 9/9/2021
Narrative: We will paddle up to the falls and practice ferrying across the currents. We can enjoy the beauty of the area contrasted to the industrialization of the shore line. We will paddle up the Clackamas and have a snack/lunch. As we return to Cedaroak for those who want more, lets use the opportunity of the warm water to practice assisted rescues and self rescues.

Please bring a helmet if you plan on rolling or challenging the falls. All challenges are by choice only.
Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:15:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Cedaroak Boat Ramp
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: none
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Steve Blackwood
Assistant Organizer(s): Dave Smith
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: 70
Estimated Water Temperature: 65
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4
Tide times & heights: High 7:08 am 2.83ft
Low 2:48 pm 0.04ft
Current information: 1mph
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 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: This is rated a level 2 because of the water velocity around the falls and the Clackamas River.
Location (Optional): https://goo.gl/maps/pKC9mRCJqwGNBg3Y9
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