Pre-Veterans Day Paddle, L2, 11-9-2022

 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: David Smith
Activity Title: Pre-Veterans Day Paddle
Date of Activity: 11/9/2022
Narrative: Join a couple of vets for a Pre-Veterans Day paddle down the Willamette River. No military experience needed. Just a desire to paddle a pretty section of the river on a fall day. We’ll launch from Cedar Oak Boat Ramp in West Linn and paddle downstream to Elk Rock Island, a distance of 4 miles. We’ll pass by some small islands and city parks before arriving at Elk Rock Island in Milwaukee. Once there, we’ll take out for a short break before heading back upstream to West Linn. We’ll enjoy an outgoing tide on our way downriver, and then get a slight assist from a flood tide for our return upstream. We’ll paddle rain or shine. Only storms and/or high winds will abort the trip. There is ample free parking and restrooms are available.
Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Cedar Oak Boat Ramp, West Linn
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: David Smith
Assistant Organizer(s): Joe Howell
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: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 50°
Estimated Water Temperature: 55°
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide times & heights: Morrison St Bridge: low at 11:59 am, .52'; high at 5:04 pm, 3.55'
Current information: 1-2 knots
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
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 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location (Optional): 4600 Elmran Dr, West Linn, OR 97068
Photos (Optional): yes
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19