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.
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Cancellations
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Notifying the Primary Organizer
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Narrative: We will meet at Stevenson Boat ramp at 9:00 AM and access the conditions. We will then decide to do an out and back from the ramp or start at Home Valley for an out and back or set up a shuttle between the two. Forecast as of now is that we will have a pleasant tour along the Washington shore line and maybe a quick jaunt up the Wind River. If conditions warrant, the paddle can change to a wind run with a shuttle if the group is up for it.
There is a $3.00 (each way) toll at the Bridge of the Gods in Cascade Lakes.
I will be checking wind forecast to see if we need to change venue if conditions change outside the scope of the groups skill level.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:45:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Stevenson (Cascade Boat Launch)
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: Cascade Locks to dam and back
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Shorty wetsuit
Primary Organizer: Fred Harsman
Co-Organizer(s): Tom Waldron
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: Tom Waldron
Maximum number of paddlers: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 75
Estimated Water Temperature: 63
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hours
Tide Station: Na
Tide times & heights: Na
Current information: 1 mph
Hazards: Shipping traffic
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 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Wind could change paddle to level 3
Location: Cascade Boat Launch
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)
