Ross Island and Bridges Tour L1, 3-5-22

 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
Phone: 15033477463
Activity Title: Ross Island and Bridges Tour L1, 3-5-22
Date of Activity: 3/5/2022
Narrative: We will put in at Willamette Park in Portland and paddle out to Ross Island and up the East Bank and around the Morrison Bridge. We can have a snack on the north end of Ross Island before returning to Willamette Park. This is a good warm up for the paddle season ahead. It will be about a 7mile paddle.
Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willamette Park
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Steve Blackwood
Assistant Organizer(s): Bob Freshman
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: mid 40es
Estimated Water Temperature: 43
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3.5 hrs
Tide times & heights: High Tide 6:34am 2.67 ft
Low Tide 2:40 pm .56ft
Current information: 1.2mph
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 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 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 1
Rating Comments: This is a good Level 1 paddle.
Location (Optional): https://goo.gl/maps/Mfm9VYrFW4dux1u27
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COVID-19 Status of Trip Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19