Fun at the Falls - L2 - T2648

Full Name:: Paige Light-Powell
Narrative:: Come play in the currents for a fun skills day. We'll launch from the paddle boat launch at Clackamette park, on the Clackamas River. If the current is friendly, we may practice a bit on the eddyline just below the island under the bridge. Then we'll paddle up the Willamette River to a sandy beach for some rescue and bracing practice. Everyone will get wet here, this is the time to practice! Next on up to the falls to practice entering and exiting the bigger flow. Some c turns, s turns, and ferrying, taking turns in the eddy for some dynamic rescues practice. Once we're all tired out, we'll float back down to Clackamette Park. It's 1.25 miles up to the falls from Clackamette, forecast is sunny and warm, high of 90, current water temp is 72. Immersion wear is not required, but you may want something if you get cold. I'll be wearing a shorty wet suit. Helmets are required, and bring a tow belt if you know how to use it.

If you don't have a helmet, reach out to Paige as she has a couple of extras.

Meeting Time:: 11:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 11:29:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Clackamette Park paddle boat launch: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vioGNVVLM4JWkmKU9
Take out:: Clackamette Park paddle boat launch: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vioGNVVLM4JWkmKU9
Route Alternative for bad weather:: none
Required equipment:: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection:: None
Primary Organizer:: Paige Light-Powell
Co-Organizer(s):: Jon Light-Powell
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:: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 85-90
Estimated Water Temperature:: 72
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 3 hours
Tide times & heights:: High 10:00: 2.0 Low 17:04:0.4
Current information:: 1 in main river, up to 3 knots at the falls
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 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees
Currents:: Level 3: Up to 4 knots: paddlers must sprint to move forward
Total distance:: Level 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing:: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 2
Rating Comments:: There is opportunity to play in currents up to 3 knots, the main channel of the river is running just under 1 knot.
Location::https://maps.app.goo.gl/vioGNVVLM4JWkmKU9
Photos (Optional):: yes
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Morrison Bridge
Link to map of route (Optional):