Estacada Lake Paddle, Level 1, 5/4/22

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:Wendy Luo
Activity Title: Estacada Lake Paddle, Level 1, 5/4/22
Date of Activity: 5/4/2022
Narrative: Estacada Lake is a narrow reservoir located at the town of Estacada. It is a narrow and beautiful lake formed by a dam on the Clackamas River at Milo McIver State Park. This will be a 2.7 mile paddle from the park to the Faraday substation and then back to the park for a total distance of 5.7 miles. A flatwater current can develop as you approach the substation, so we'll play that part by ear and turn around if it gets too strong.

Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Estacada Lake boat ramp
Take out: Same as Put in
Route Alternative for bad weather: No
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit or full wetsuit
Primary Organizer: Wendy Luo
Assistant Organizer(s): Bob Freshman
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: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 60-70F
Estimated Water Temperature: 45F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3.5hours
Tide times & heights: No
Current information: Speed of river: 3200 cubic feet per second
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 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance: Level 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 1
Rating Comments: It would be a relaxing paddle. We have time to observe the blooming flowers on the shore and watch the fishermen catch fish. We could touch the water from the waterfall and get a quick shower under it. Enjoy the sunshine of May.
Location (Optional): Google https://goo.gl/maps/GRUUG8GSASBru3Qk6
Photos (optional): yes
COVID-19 Status of Trip Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19