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.
Cancellations
If you register for this event and find that you are unable to attend please cancel on 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. To cancel, go to the event registration page on the website and click on "Already Registered". A page will open that will allow you to cancel. It would also be helpful if you notified the primary organizer of your cancellation via text, phone or email.
Narrative: Ride the incoming flood to the Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge up MIllport Slough to connect with the Siletz River then back down to the launch site. This will be a paddle through a wildlife refuge. The launch site is at the south end of Lincoln City and 1/4 mile away from the new Pelican Brewery "Siletz Bay". This brewpub could serve as a post paddle meeting place. This is about 2 hours from Portland and the river has only motorboats with fisher persons. Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Siletz Bay Park, 5289 SW Hwy 101 Lincoln City Take out: Same as put in. Route Alternative for bad weather: bad weather cancels Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John Primary Organizer: Ken Sund Co-Organizer(s): Tom Waldron 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: Will identify others Maximum number of paddlers: 12 I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: mid 60s Estimated Water Temperature: low 50s Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide Station: Taft Tide Station Tide times & heights: .87' Low at 8:12 A.M., 5.19' High at 2:22 P.M. Current information: 2 kts.(1.51)= 3mph. 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 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 2: 6 to 11 miles Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 2 Rating Comments: We will be going upstream with a mild flood tide and returning with a slack or beginning ebb, the trip should be within the capabilities of those paddlers who are capable of level 2. Location (Optional): Siletz Bay, Lincoln City, Oregon. Photos (Optional): yes COVID-19 Status of Trip: All participants of this trip must be vaccinated for Covid-19
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon
