Rooster Rock to Cape Horn RT, L2, 10-13-22

 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: Rooster Rock to Cape Horn RT, L2, 10-13-22
Date of Activity: 10/13/2022
Narrative: Please join Steve Blackwood and Tom Waldron for a trip on the Columbia River from Rooster Rock State Park to Cape Horn RT. We will paddle east on the Oregon side, past Sand Island, then cross over to Cape Horn to view the stunning basalt cliffs. On the return we can check out Phoca Rock and go behind Sand Island if water levels permit.

We will meet at the Rooster Rock boat ramp, located on the far west end of the park, at 8:45 am so we can be on the water by 9:30 am. There is a $5.00 daily parking fee. Keep your boat on the car until we determine which boat ramp is the best launch point.

Weather forecast is predicting a sunny day with the temperature reaching a high of around 80 degrees and winds out of ENE at 5 mph. Temperature will be cooler during most of the paddle. Total mileage should be around 12 NM. Planned paddling pace 3kt. Route may be adjusted depending on conditions.

Please bring a towline if own one and know how to use it safely. This area can be unexpectedly windy at times.

Meeting Time: 8:45:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Rooster Rock boat ramp
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Full wet suit
Primary Organizer: Tom Waldron
Assistant Organizer(s): Steve Blackwood
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes
First Aid /CPR Person: Tom Waldron
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: 60 - 80
Estimated Water Temperature: 66
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide times & heights: High 05:41 AM: 5.15'
Low 11:59 AM : 1.43'
High 5.33 PM: 6.54'
Current information: 1 - 2 MPH
Hazards: Shipping traffic
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 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location (Optional): https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rooster+Rock+State+Park/@45.5468328,-122.2386571,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x5495966a80aaa797:0x8eb146df1f9542f!8m2!3d45.5468328!4d-122.2364684?hl=en
Photos (Optional): yes
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19