Tillamook Bay TO Training, L2, 8/26/2023 - 8/27/2023

This is a TO Training Class. Members of the current TO Training Class are already registered.

Narrative: This is the on the water part of the OOPS TO Training for the current cohort of TOs in training. We can also accommodate a few current TOs looking for a refresher, please contact Jasper Greve or Peggy Liggit if you're interested.

We will be camping at Crab Harbor and spend Saturday and Sunday looking for fun conditions to practice the various required skills as set in the OOPS TO curriculum.

Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Class
Put in: https://goo.gl/maps/RuUugx7zXsQKxWYDA
Take out: Same.
Route Alternative for bad weather: There are plenty of options in the bay to find just the conditions we are looking for.
Required equipment: Helmet, Towline
Minimum Immersion protection: Full wet suit
Primary Organizer: Jasper Greve
Co-Organizer(s): Ken Sund, Will Greenough
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: Self
Maximum number of paddlers: 9
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 70
Estimated Water Temperature: 53
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 12-14

Tide Station: 9437540
Tide times & heights: 2023/08/26 Sat 10:07 AM 5.43 H
2023/08/26 Sat 2:43 PM 4.02 L
2023/08/26 Sat 9:01 PM 7.97 H
2023/08/27 Sun 04:13 AM -0.26 L
2023/08/27 Sun 11:15 AM 5.92 H
2023/08/27 Sun 3:59 PM 3.73 L
2023/08/27 Sun 10:11 PM 8.36 H
Current information: < 2 knots
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves
Sea state: Level 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered whitecaps
Landing types: Level 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees
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 3: 1 to 2 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/RuUugx7zXsQKxWYDA
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19