Comments and Discussion
This trip is for the Cascade Lakes Event. Registration will be available to Cascade Lake Event registered members only on the night before the trip. Signup will be at the event headquarters campsite.
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.
Narrative: This is a relaxing paddle on a scenic section of a fabulous Oregon river. The trip will be 10 miles trip with take out at 10 miles at Besson Day Use Area (with vault toilet). We will meet at Big River Campground/Gen. Patch Bridge (on the north side of the highway at 9:30 to set up the shuttle to Besson Day Use Area Boat launch.
Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM Launch Time: 11:00:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Big River Campground/General Patch Bridge Take out: Besson Day Use Area Boat Launch Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: None Primary Organizer: Jay Nutt Co-Organizer(s): TBD Has organizer paddled here before? No Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes First Aid /CPR Person: TBD Maximum number of paddlers: 7 I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: 65 Estimated Water Temperature: 55 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide Station: NA Tide times & heights: NA Current information: 1 knots 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 2: 6 to 11 miles Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 1 Rating Comments: The only danger on this trip would be strainers; trees fallen into the river from the banks or in the river. Location (Optional): Photos (Optional): COVID-19 Status of Trip: All participants of this trip must be vaccinated for Covid-19
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon
