Willamette Falls Paddle with some skills practice, L2, 9-11-22

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: Steve Blackwood
Activity Title: Willamette Falls Paddle with some skills practice, L2, 9-11-22
Date of Activity: 9/11/2022
Narrative: We will get out early on Sunday morning before the crowds show up. If we get on the water by 9:00 am we can paddle across the river and do some bracing, sculling, self-rescues and assisted rescues. From there we will paddle up to the falls and practice paddling in currents.


Plan on getting wet, the water is still comfortable. If you tend to get cold, you may want to wear a Farmer John or a shorty wetsuit. A helmet is required.

Post paddle refreshments at The Rivershore Restaurant if you are so inclined.
Meeting Time: 8:15:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:00:00 AM
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): Tom Waldron
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: 70es
Estimated Water Temperature: 70es
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3
Tide times & heights: High 5:55 AM 2.92 ft
Low 2:14 PM .09 ft
Current information: 2 knots
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves
Sea state: Level 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered 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: Up by the falls the current is fast, This is a place to play and to learn.
Location (Optional): https://goo.gl/maps/2kcVLJh9o3oz8GXV6
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19