Lake Merwin L2, 4-24-22

When
April 24, 2022
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location
Speelyai Bay Boat Ramp
Spaces left
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Member Registration
Active club members, including kayaking professional and lifetime. Provisional acceptance, pending approval by the trip organizer if this is a paddle
Member Registration
Active club members, including kayaking professional and lifetime. Provisional acceptance, pending approval by the trip organizer if this is a paddle

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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: Lake Merwin L2, 4-24-22
Date of Activity: 4/24/2022
Narrative: We will put in at Speelyai Bay Park Boat ramp. Last time i was there the parking was free. But that may have changed and there could be a $5.00 charge. Some times we have lots of fishing boats, but parking is usually available for cars. The paddle will be from the park to Canyon Creek which is about 10 miles round trip. This is the only reason that this is a level 2 trip. If you can paddle the distance, you will be good on this trip. If you have questions email me. It is a nice easy paddle that has good scenery. Waterfalls, trees, birds all that we love. Water is still cold so dry suit with synthetic underlayers or wet suit with proper thickness. Bring your lunch and water.
Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Speelyai Bay Boat Ramp
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Steve Blackwood
Assistant Organizer(s): Chris Mayou
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: low 60es
Estimated Water Temperature: mid 40es
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4hrs
Tide times & heights: NA
Current information: NA
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 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees
Currents: Level 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Easy paddle
Location (Optional): https://goo.gl/maps/QQVT7kdgKFEq9coWA
Photos (optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19

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