Nehalem Bay Event - Beginner Coastal Trip - L3

When
June 28, 2026
8:30 AM
Location
Short Sands, Oswald West
Spaces left
6

Registration

Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime.
TO and Safety
Password Reserved for TO use

Full Name:: Denise Harrington
Narrative:: Wheel your boat down a paved path through old growth to a protected cove where we will get comfortable in the surf zone, check out protected rocky shoreline, and have the option of rock gardening in the Cape Falcon Marine Reserve. This location is one of the most spectular spots of the Oregon coast. Wheels for your kayak are required.
Meeting Time:: 8:30:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Short Sands, Oswald West
Take out:: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather:: n/a
Required equipment:: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection:: Full wet suit
Primary Organizer:: Denise Carol Harrington
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?: Yes
First Aid /CPR Person::
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:: 59
Estimated Water Temperature:: 54
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 5
Tide times & heights:: -.6 6:48 am, 5.5 1:28 pm
Current information:: n/a
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 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing:: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 3
Rating Comments:: Ocean conditions vary. Hypothetical for Nehalem event in a month.
Location::https://maps.app.goo.gl/wHFYSS81ekwTpSN66
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Barview NOAA
Link to map of route (Optional):
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Put in::

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon