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.
Please note, not following the cancellation procedures may affect your ability to register for future trips and events.
Cancellations
Already on the Roster
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.
Notifying the Primary Organizer
The primary organizer’s name can be found in the Narrative of the trip on the website. To e-mail the organizer directly, 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.
Cancelling off the Waitlist
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: Launching from Manzanita, explore this beautiful cape. We will launch through open surf and then paddle north to Smugglers Cove/Short Sands Beach for lunch, exploring the coastline as we go. After lunch we'll continue north around to the north side of the cape before turning around and heading back to Manzanita. Depending on wind and swell conditions there are some great features (arches and caves) to explore.
You must have experience launching and landing through surf. Helmets are required as are drysuits. Bring wheels for the beach launch as it can be a long carry.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: 37065 Ocean Rd, Manzanita, OR
Take out: 37065 Ocean Rd, Manzanita, OR
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment: Helmet, Towline
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Will Greenough
Co-Organizer(s):
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? No
First Aid /CPR Person: TBD
Maximum number of paddlers: 4
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: 50
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 7 hours
Tide Station: Tillamook Bay, North Jetty
Tide times & heights: L 01:27 1.0'
H 08:41 5.8'
L 13:29 4.5'
H 19:29 6.5'
Current information: Maximum estimated at 1.0kt long shore
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 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered whitecaps
Landing types: Level 4: Steep rocky shores if sheltered from the waves, or surf up to 4'
Currents: Level 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
Total distance: Level 3: 11 to 15 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 4
Rating Comments: Launching and landing through unprotected surf and very limited shore access make this a Level 4 trip.
Location: 37065 Ocean Rd, Manzanita, OR
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Link to map of route (Optional)
