Skill Building paddle to Willamette Falls, L2, 10-7-22

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: Skill Building paddle to Willamette Falls, L2, 10-7-22
Date of Activity: 10/7/2022
Narrative: We will meet at Sportcraft Landing Boat Ramp in Oregon City. We will paddle across the Willamette River and practice assisted rescues, self-rescues, bracing, sculling and whatever else you would like to work on. From there we will paddle up to the Falls where we can practice paddling in the current. This is for all level of paddlers. You will need a helmet and at least a farmer john wet suit. We will all swim. If you are so inclined, we can have some refreshment at the River Shore restaurant, after the paddle. There is bridge work on the I 205 bridge and a traffic light under the bridge which can delay you.

Meeting Time: 8:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Sportcraft Landing Marina boat ramp
Take out: same
Route Alternative for bad weather: none
Required equipment: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
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: 70es
Estimated Water Temperature: 60
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3
Tide times & heights: Fri High 3:10 am 2.81 ft
Fri Low 11:49 am -0.07 ft
Current information: 2 knots
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves
Sea state: Level 1: Waves up to the deck seam; water glassy to rippled, no whitecaps
Landing types: Level 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
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:
Location (Optional): https://goo.gl/maps/D3e3qhDwLVAJ4xjN7
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COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19