Afterwork Practice L2, 7-27-22

•  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.
  

Activity Title: Afterwork Practice L2, 7-27-22
Date of Activity: 7/27/2022
Narrative: After work we will meet at the Sportcraft Landing in Oregon City. We can paddle across the Willamette River over to a beach and practice self rescues and assisted rescues. We will also work on bracing. If you are working on a roll, we can spot each other. After we get good and comfortable outside our boats we can paddle up to the falls. We can practice crossing eddy lines and rescues in fast water if you feel up to it. Come ready to get out of your boat and get wet. It will be about playing in the water and cooling off.

Bring a helmet noser plugs or swim mask, If you have a tow rope bring it. We will be done before it gets dark.
Meeting Time: 6:00:00 PM
Launch Time: 6:30:00 PM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Sportcraft Landing
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: none
Required equipment: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Steve Blackwood
Assistant Organizer(s): Wendy Luo
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: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 95
Estimated Water Temperature: Mid 70
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 2 hours
Tide times & heights: High 5:56 PM 2.23ft
Current information: If you decide you want to try entering fast water currents can exceed 3 knots. This is optional
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 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
Total distance: Level 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Playing in faster currents will be optional. I encourage you to try it if you have not done much of this type of paddling. It is a safe place to practice.
Location (Optional): https://goo.gl/maps/7W6wxFtXKdSAJHN17
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19