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.

Narrative: NOTE: Although part of the Trip Organizer Training/refresh program, this class will be good practice and review for any paddler.

This class will go over rescue basics: rescuer safety, rescue priorities, T-rescues and self-rescues, the hand of God and Scoop rescues, contact towing, and possibly all the rescues at once…

In addition to your boat, paddle, lunch, and helmet, we recommend you bring a spare paddle and paddle float if you have them. Wear extra layers since we may be spending more time in the water than usual.
Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Class
Put in: Scroggins Valley Park/Henry Hagg Lake Boat Ramp C
Take out: same
Route Alternative for bad weather: Lacamas Lake
Required equipment: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Charles Congdon
Assistant Organizer(s): Dennis Pennell
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: 7
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 86
Estimated Water Temperature: 60
Estimated Water Time: 5
Tide times & heights:
Current information:
Hazards: Shipping traffic
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 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance: Level 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Level 2 due to frequent immersions and strenuous activity
Location (Optional): 50250 SW Scoggins Valley Road, Gaston, OR 97119