Wet Exit Certifier Training & Wet Exit Certification - L1 - T2632

Full Name:: Mark Niemann-Ross
Narrative::

This session is for TOs and OOPSters desiring their WEC.

TOs - would you like to be OOPS-certified to check-off WEC status for OOPS paddlers? This session will walk you through the process required to wet exit certify. You will be asked to practice certifying an OOP member with coaching, watched by another Trip Organizer. Contact safety@oopskayak.org for the registration code/

OOPSters - do you need your wet exit certification so you can paddle on level 2 trips? This is the session for you! 

Meeting Time:: 3:00:00 PM
Launch Time:: 3:00:00 PM
Type of activity:: Event
Put in:: Cedar Oaks Boat Ramp
Take out:: Cedar Oaks Boat Ramp
Route Alternative for bad weather:: na
Required equipment:: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection:: Shorty wetsuit
Primary Organizer:: Mark Niemann-Ross
Co-Organizer(s):: Ann Spencer
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:: determined by TO's wanting certification
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 70
Estimated Water Temperature:: 65
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 3 hours
Tide times & heights:: na
Current information::
Hazards::
Wind strength:: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
Waves, Swell, Breaking Waves: Level 1: Under 1' waves, no breaking waves
Sea state:: Level 1: Waves up to the deck seam; water glassy to rippled, no whitecaps
Landing types:: Level 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
Currents:: Level 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance:: Level 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing:: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 1
Rating Comments::
Location:: Cedar Oaks
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: N/A
Link to map of route (Optional):
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