Lake Billy Chinook Event, Paddle the Deschutes River, L2

 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: david smith
Activity Title: Lake Billy Chinook Event, Paddle the Deschutes River, L2
Date of Activity: 5/15/2022
Narrative: Join me for a paddle to the Upper Deschutes Day Use Area. We'll begin our trip on the Crooked River. We'll leave from the Crooked River Day Use Area and paddle north to where the Deschutes meets the Crooked River. At that point, we'll enter the Deschutes and paddle about 2.5 miles to the day use area where we can takeout for a short break and snacks. Once rested, we'll head back to our launch on the Crooked River. There are restrooms at both locations and parking is free with our campground pass. Total distance will be 8-9 miles. Allow for approximately 4 hours duration of the paddle.



Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Crooked River Day Use Area
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: david smith
Assistant Organizer(s): Joe Howell
Has organizer paddled here before? No
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°
Estimated Water Temperature: 50°
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide times & heights: n/a
Current information: none to mild
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 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
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COVID-19 Status of Trip Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19