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. To e-mail the organizer directly, once you have the name of the organizer, log into your OOPS account, select "Member Directory" under "Membership," search for the name of the organizer, click on their name, and press the "Send Message" button.
OOPS members who sign-up for a trip that is full will typically be automatically entered onto a waitlist. Unfortunately, our software doesn’t allow members to cancel off the waitlist. If you are on the waitlist for a trip and decide you don’t want to be considered for the roster please cancel by emailing the Trips Director at OOPS Trips (trips@oopskayak.org). This will ensure that others who joined the waitlist after you are given more notice should space on the paddle become available
Narrative: This trip will take advantage of the long days (sunset at 8:30 PM) and moderate weather to paddle up to a geologically unique feature, Elk Rock or Island. Depending upon river level, we may seek out gentle eddies to practice moving in and out of current. We will stop at Elk Rock for a break and to compare its basalt with the Columbia basalt that overlies much of Portland. We will the east bank of the river going to Elk rock and the west bank on the return. Meeting Time: 3:00:00 PM Launch Time: 3:30:00 PM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Willamette Park, Portland Take out: Same Route Alternative for bad weather: None Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit Primary Organizer: Jay Nutt 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? No First Aid /CPR Person: Tom Waldron 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: 55 Estimated Water Temperature: 50 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3 hours
Tide Station: Morrison Bridge Tide times & heights: High: 9:47 AM_3.2’ / Low: 7:01_0.44’ Current information: River current speed will depend upon river stage. We will be paddling near banks so will not paddle into the full current. 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 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot) Total distance: Level 1: Up to 6 miles Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 2 Rating Comments: If there is enough current to generate eddies, there could be potential for capsizes as we move in an out of the eddies Location (Optional): https://www.google.com/maps/dir//45.474622,-122.670039/@45.474621,-122.6719253,17z Photos (Optional): COVID-19 Status of Trip: All participants of this trip must be vaccinated for Covid-19
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon
