Willamette Falls skill building paddle, L2, 10-20-22

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 skill building paddle, L2, 10-20-22
Date of Activity: 10/20/2022
Narrative: This is a chance to work on your paddle skills. We will work on bracing, sculling for support and assisted rescues as well as self rescues. Everyone will fall out of their boat and do some swimming. After some practice we will paddle up to the falls and do some current paddling. This is for all skill levels who are comfortable getting out of their boats. The emphasis is having fun and working at the level you are comfortable with while stretching your limits.

There is construction in the area and you will have to deal with a slow stop light under the 205 bridge. Be patient.

Helmet is required as well as a wet suit or dry suit. I like to bring nose plugs also,

Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Sportcraft Landing boat ramp
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: None
Required equipment: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
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: 60es
Estimated Water Temperature: 60
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3.5 hrs
Tide times & heights: Thu High 1:24 am 2.38 ft
Thu Low 10:21 am 0.34 ft
Thu High 3:46 pm 2.31 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 2: Less than 1 mile
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location (Optional): https://goo.gl/maps/4XgjvsywzkEmhfkK6
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COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19