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South Coast Event - Port Orford, Tichenor and Nellies Coves to Hells Gate and Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve - L3

  • July 11, 2025
  • 10:00 AM
  • Port 300 Dock Rd, Port Orford
  • 8

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Full Name: Dennis Pennell
Narrative: This should be a spectacular tour of the rugged Oregon coast, with cliffs, coves, rocky islands, and sea animals. This is where I saw my first gray whale from a sea kayak on an OOPS trip years ago.

We will launch from the Port of Port Orford, Port 300 Dock Rd, Port Orford, OR 97465 Port Orford. Assuming suitable ocean conditions, we will head west and explore the shoreline of Tichenor Cove, Nellie's Cove, and Hell's Gate and Tichenor Rock. After that, we will assess the prudence of paddling east and south along the coast to Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve to explore the islands in the reserve.
Total distance including the Redfish Rocks portion is about 12-14 miles.

We will be paddling near a lot of rocks. Helmets required.

I have paddled the Port Orford area of this trip before. The Redfish Rocks portion will be exploratory.

Meeting time 10:00 AM at the launch site in Port Orford.
Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Port 300 Dock Rd, Port Orford, OR 97465 Port Orford
Take out: Same as put-in
Route Alternative for bad weather: Cancel the Redfish Rocks portion of the trip.
Required equipment: Helmet, Towline
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Dennis Pennell
Co-Organizer(s): Fred Harsman
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes
First Aid /CPR Person:
Maximum number of paddlers: TO, Co-TO, and maximum of six additional participants
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 60s
Estimated Water Temperature: 50s
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4-5 hours
Tide times & heights: Date Day Time Pred High/Low
2025/07/11 Fri 07:17 AM -1.44 L
2025/07/11 Fri 02:10 PM 5.61 H
2025/07/11 Fri 06:52 PM 3.37 L
Current information: No local current information available.
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Swell/Surf size: Level 3: Waves to 3', breaking waves to 2'
Sea state: Level 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered whitecaps
Landing types: Level 3: Bad footing, rocky shores, or surf up to 1.5'
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: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 3
Rating Comments: Level 3 rating due to distance. I am looking for other conditions to be Level 2. If wind is too strong, we will either cancel entirely, or cancel the Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve portion of the trip.
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cMYM1fDmXC6P5rya8
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: All participants of this trip must be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Port Orford
Link to map of route (Optional)
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