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:
What will people see: Salmon River mouth sandbars and breaking waves.
Why would you want to go: practice bracing, rolling and surfing skills in dynamic water.
Challenging conditions: a variety of wave sizes and foam piles- maybe 4-6' and less depending on what art of the beach you are in.
Paddlers should be able to: launch and land without assistance, be skilled in self rescue and assisted rescues. If you’re not the person who swims, you may need to be the one who assists the swimmer. Paddlers should have previous surf experience and especially, a DESIRE to work on surfing skills. Trip organizer is NOT an instructor. Please read the waiver a few times before signing it. If I can get some additional TOs or skilled (in surf) assistance, the number of participants can be increased (depending on who signs up).
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Knight Park, Lincoln County
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: none
Required equipment: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Ken Sund
Co-Organizer(s): Steve Blackwood
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: Ken Sund, maybe others.
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: high 60s
Estimated Water Temperature: high 50s
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide Station: Cascade Head/ Salmon river
Tide times & heights: -.6' Low at 8:17 AM, 6.8' high at 12:57 PM, 1.6' low at 8:00 PM
Current information: 2-3 MPH
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Swell/Surf size: Level 4: Waves up 6', Breaking Waves up to 4'
Sea state: Level 3: Waves to paddle tops; numerous whitecaps, waves becoming longer
Landing types: Level 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
Currents: Level 3: Up to 4 knots: paddlers must sprint to move forward
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 3
Rating Comments: This trip will stay at the sandbars relatively close to a sandy beach. Paddlers will have a variety of wave sizes and types to choose from. While some waves will be larger further out, they will be smaller closer to shore and in different locations. Paddlers can choose from L-2 to L-4 waves.The flood current in the river is the reason I rate the current at L-3. The ebb won't get rolling until after 1:30 PM. and we will monitor it's beginning effects on the surf zone.
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COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
