Milwaukee up-river after-work, L1, 4/11/2023

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: Here's an easy after-work level-one paddle. We'll start at the Milwaukee boat ramp and paddle about two miles up the Willamette River, probably to George Rogers Park. We'll stop for a snack, then turn around and head back down river and return to Milwaukee boat ramp.

If everyone behaves, perhaps we'll grab dinner at some local restaurant.

Sunset is at 7:51 - we'll plan to be off the water by 7pm. Weather is an unknown at the time of posting, but anticipate a beautiful evening. If things go sour, we'll update participants.
Meeting Time: 4:30:00 PM
Launch Time: 5:00:00 PM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Milwaukee Boat Ramp
Take out: Milwaukee Boat Ramp
Route Alternative for bad weather: cancel
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Mark Niemann-Ross
Co-Organizer(s):
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: 6
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: 40
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 2

Tide Station: Morrison Street Bridge
Tide times & heights: H: 9:13 AM 3.5’ / L: 6.32 PM 0.62’/  H: 10:32 PM 1.6’
Current information:
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 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
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 1
Rating Comments:
Location (Optional): https://goo.gl/maps/pjSLBVYQj2McPRmRA
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: All participants of this trip must be vaccinated for Covid-19