ACA L2 Kayak Touring Skills Assessment Class

Full Name: Jasper Greve
Activity Title: ACA L2 Skills Assessment
Date of Activity: 8/3/2024
Narrative: This is the assessment part of the 7/13-7/14 ACA L2 Skills class. Everyone who registers will be put on a waitlist. If you haven't taken that class, please check in with jasper.greve@gmail.com before putting yourself on the waitlist.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Class
Put in: TBD
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Full wet suit
Primary Organizer: Jasper Greve
Co-Organizer(s): Meadow Goldman
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: 12
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 72
Estimated Water Temperature: 57
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 6 hours
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information: <2kts
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 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location: TBD
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: N/A