Tualatin River Paddle, L2 8/23/22

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: Tom Waldron
Activity Title: Tualatin River Paddle, L2
Date of Activity: 8/23/2022
Narrative: Please join me and Bob Freshman on my first mentored paddle on the Tualatin River next Tuesday, 8/23. Meet at Tualatin Community Park boat launch for an easy-paced and relaxing paddle toward the I- 205 bridge and return. Total distance approximately 9 miles. Free parking and restrooms are available at the park. Temperature will be in the 80's so it will be a fabulous day to be on the water.
Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Tualatin Community Park boat launch
Take out: Tualatin Community Park boat launch
Route Alternative for bad weather: None
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Tom Waldron
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? No
First Aid /CPR Person: Bob Freshman
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: 85
Estimated Water Temperature: 74
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide times & heights: None
Current information:
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: Level 2 for distance
Location (Optional): 8515 SW Tualatin Rd, Tualatin
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19