Willamette Falls with Skill Building, L2 9/8/23

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

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Narrative: Join Wendy Luo and I for a trip up to Willamette Falls. This will be a time to practice rescue skills, like self and assisted rescues. We will all get out of our boats and back in our boats. The water is still warm and friendly. This will be a time to play and have some fun in the water.
After we sharpen our rescue skills we will paddle up to the falls and try our hand at paddling in the currents. This is done only where you feel comfortable. It is a great place this time of year to test your edges. If you fall out of your boat the river takes you to a spot that is slow and easy to get back in the boat.
The water temperature is still comfortable but is off its highs. It will probably be in the mid 60es. You will need to gauge your comfort level in this water. It will be evening and the sun will be low. If you tend toward being cold a farmer john is probably enough. a wet suit would be ok too. If you are more a polar bear type swim trunks are acceptable. A helmet is required.
Meeting at 5:00 pm on the water by 5:30 pm Sorry for you folks that work but the long days are fleeting. Sun set is 7:30pm so we will need to be off the water by 8:00pm. Maybe you can slip out of work early.
Meeting Time: 5:00:00 PM
Launch Time: 5:30:00 PM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Sportcraft Marina https://goo.gl/maps/xQs8bM2GR58KwgbdA
Take out: Sport Craft Marina https://goo.gl/maps/xQs8bM2GR58KwgbdA
Route Alternative for bad weather: none
Required equipment: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Steve Blackwood
Co-Organizer(s): Wendy Luo
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: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: Mid 70es
Estimated Water Temperature: Mid 60es
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 2.5 hrs

Tide Station: Morrison Bridge
Tide times & heights: Fri Low 9:32 am 0.45 ft
Fri High 2:22 pm 1.59 ft
Fri Low 6:11 pm 0.96 ft
Current information: 1 kt to 2 kt.
Hazards: Night paddling
Wind strength: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
Swell/Surf size: Level 1: Under 1' waves, 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 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: We will all fall out of our boats
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/xQs8bM2GR58KwgbdA
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COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Link to map of route (Optional)