Comments and Discussion
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.
If you register for this event and find that you need to cancel please notify the trip organizer and cancel through the website. Members on the waitlist cannot be added to the roster or notified they are now eligible to attend unless your registration is removed from the trip.
Narrative:Join Bob Freshman and Steve Blackwood for and exploration of the Willamette River outside of Newberg. We will paddle upstream past the confluence of the Yamhill River. The water levels have come down to reasonable level but still high enough to provide us with plenty of interesting areas to explore. It is about 10 miles round trip; the second half will be downhill. Air is still cool so dry suit with good underlayment is required. Something warm to drink is a good idea too. Rodger Landing County Park has restrooms. Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Rodgers Landing County Park Take out: Same Route Alternative for bad weather: None Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit Primary Organizer: Steve Blackwood Assistant Organizer(s): Bob Freshman 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: low 40es Estimated Water Temperature: 42 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4hrs Tide times & heights: NA Current information: 1.2 mph Hazards: 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 1: No open crossing Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 2 Rating Comments: Location (Optional): https://goo.gl/maps/PsCJGEzeWwSrH4pC8 Photos (Optional): COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon
