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• General Membership Meeting with Michael Bowersox

  • When
    October 24, 2018
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Lucky Lab, 7576 SW Capital Hwy, Portland, OR 97219

   

  OOPS General Meetings are free and open to everyone.

  This October we will welcome Michael Bowersox the Water Trail Stewardship Ambassador from the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership.  You may look forward to a virtual tour, an insider look at camping spots, opportunities to improve resources and what stewardship means to an organized group of sea kayakers and individuals.  The Columbia is a tremendous local resource; this is a great chance to learn what might enhance your next trip.

  Many of us already know Michael from his time at Next Adventure. You may have taken one of the many classes Michael taught or perhaps joined one of his great San Juan Islands tours. Michael is one the of the leaders in paddle sports in the NW and always interesting to hear his presentations.

  Here is a link to his full bio on the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership website: http://www.estuarypartnership.org/who-we-are/staff/michael-bowersox

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• Kayak Pool Session at Woodburn Aquatic Center

  • When
    October 28, 2018
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Woodburn Aquatic Center 190 Oak St, Woodburn, OR
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Cost will be $10 per person - with boat.
  At the pool's request and to control session costs to the club, a session will be cancelled 10 days prior to the event date if less than 5 people have signed up by then. If the session is cancelled due to low enrollment, your money will be refunded. If the event has more than 5 members signed up, any cancellation on your part will not be eligible for a refund or credit.
   This is an opportunity to practice whatever skills you wish. The pool is Olympic size and we have it all to ourselves. Wet Exit certifications may be done here. Please indicate your request when registering. There is a button on the registration form, select Yes if you need Wet Exit Certification.

  We will bring boats in through a gate in the fence to the right of the main entrance. A hose will be available, inside the fence, to spray down your boat, if needed, before taking it into the pool. Please make sure your boat is clean on the inside and outside. Showers and changing rooms available at the pool.

  Address is: 190 Oak Street, Woodburn
  
     
  

   

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• Wet exit, Roll, Edging, Bracing, Whatever--Kayak Pool Practice @ Club Sport

  • When
    November 01, 2018
  •  
    8:30 PM - 10:15 PM
  • Location
    Club Sport, 18120 SW Lower Boones Ferry Rd, Tigard, OR
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    0

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  These sessions run the first and third Thursdays of each month and are available to members only. This is an opportunity to practice whatever skills you wish. The pool is Olympic size and we have 4 of the six lanes available. Wet Exit certifications may be done here. Please indicate your request when registering. There is a button on the registration form.

  Boats must be absolutely clean, inside and out. Not a drop of sand or other debris.

  Check in at the Club's Front Desk before bringing your boat to the North Pool Entrance.

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• Level 3 Paddle - Wave Play at Mouth of Nehalem Bay

  • When
    November 11, 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Nehalem Bay State Park boat ramp
  • Spaces left
    0

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  This trip is limited to members with a wet exit certification.  To successfully register you will need to sign into your OOPS member account, and your account will need to be a member of the "Wet Exit Certified" group.  Your acceptance is conditional on approval by the Organizer, who may contact you with questions about your skills and equipment.  If the measured water temperature is different enough from that listed below to warrant a change in required immersion protection, the Organizer will contact all participants and the Trips Board member with the update at least a day before the trip.
  Narrative: Come play in the mouth of Nehalem Bay. This is a good paddle for folks to check out the surf, play a bit, work on skills or just watch. 
  We will launch from Nehalem State Park boat ramp ($5 parking) and journey to the mouth of the bay about two miles away. There is a sandy shoal at the mouth by the jetty, where the waves break, that covers as the tide rises. Because the waves break several times before they enter the mouth, the energy is lower and on the flood it is a fun place to play, even on a big day. 
  It is also possible to hold position on the side away from the breaks to watch and pick your own level of challenge. This is a small area and it changes rapidly with the tide. 
  As this is a coastal area at a river mouth, paddling in current and wind is to be expected. 
  We will paddle against the flood on our way out keeping to the shoreline and paddle back with it. This paddle is planned during the flood and, although we may not stop for a formal lunch, it is often possible to land at several sandy spots. Getting knocked over a few times can be tiring, so it won't be a long day. 
  Google Maps shows the area well, if you are interested. 
  Afterward, we will likely find ourselves in Manzanita for an after paddle refreshment and gathering. As with any paddle, be sure to keep an eye on conditions for the day. 
  
  Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
  Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
  Type of activity: Paddle Trip
  Put in: Nehalem Bay State Park boat ramp
  Take out: Nehalem Bay State Park boat ramp
  Route Alternative for bad weather: will be rescheduled
  Required equipment: Helmet, Towline
  Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
  Primary Organizer: Jillian Rivas-Davila
  Assistant Organizer(s): Bill Vonnegut
  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: Jillian Rivas-Davila
  Maximum number of paddlers: 10
  I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
  Estimated Air Temperature: 45-62
  Estimated Water Temperature: 49-52 degrees
  Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
  Tide times & heights: 7:52am 3.22ft low / 1:33pm 6.79ft high
  Current information: tidal range 3.57ft 
  Hazards: Shipping traffic
  Wind strength: Level 3: 12-16 knots (19 mph)
  Swell/Surf size: Level 4: Waves up 6', Breaking Waves up to 4'
  Sea state: Level 3: Waves to paddle tops; numerous whitecaps, waves becoming longer
  Landing types: Level 3: Bad footing, rocky shores, or surf up to 1.5'
  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: No open crossing
  Paddling Environment: 
  Overall rating: Level 3

   

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• Wet exit, Roll, Edging, Bracing, Whatever--Kayak Pool Practice @ Club Sport

  • When
    November 15, 2018
  •  
    8:30 PM - 10:15 PM
  • Location
    Club Sport, 18120 SW Lower Boones Ferry Rd, Tigard, OR
  • Spaces left
    6

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  These sessions run the first and third Thursdays of each month and are available to members only. This is an opportunity to practice whatever skills you wish. The pool is Olympic size and we have 4 of the six lanes available. Wet Exit certifications may be done here. Please indicate your request when registering. There is a button on the registration form.

  Boats must be absolutely clean, inside and out. Not a drop of sand or other debris.

  Check in at the Club's Front Desk before bringing your boat to the North Pool Entrance.

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• General Membership Meeting

  • When
    November 28, 2018
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Lucky Lab, 7576 SW Capital Hwy, Portland, OR 97219

  
  

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