This trip is limited to OOPS members who are WEC. To successfully register, you'll need to log on to your member account on the OOPS website.
Narrative: Join Paul and Joanne on a paddle from Willamette Park West Linn up river. This is an opportunity to film things you like about kayaking. We are encouraging participants to create a short film and submit to this year's SSTIKS film festival. Bring your go pro. And if you need one, we have a spare to share!
Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willamette Park West Linn boat launch
Take out: same as above
Route Alternative for bad weather: none, we would cancel night before if weather calls for it.
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Full wet suit
Primary Organizer: joanne barta
Assistant Organizer(s): paul steinberg
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? No
First Aid /CPR Person: we need one
Maximum number of paddlers: 12
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 50*F
Estimated Water Temperature: 40*F
Estimated Water Time: 5 hours
Tide times & heights: n/a
Current information:
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
Swell/Surf size: 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 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
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