This trip is limited to members with a wet exit certification (unless they are paddling without using a spray skirt). 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: Join me in my 3rd annual black Friday paddle out. We'll paddle from Selwood Riverfront Park to Elk Rock for lunch & then back to Selwood. It always feels good to me to get outside and exercise a bit while avoiding the shopping crowds..
Start Point: Selwood Riverfront Park, Portland, Oregon
End Point: Selwood Riverfront Park, Portland, Oregon
Route Alternative for bad weather: rain or shine
Required Equipment: none
Minimum Immersion Protection: Dry suit
Primary Organizer: Ryc Williamson
Secondary Organizer: tbd if needed
Has organizer been on this paddle before?: Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS activity here before?: Yes
Organizer's first aid & CPR certification current?: Yes
First Aid / CPR person: Ryc
Max # of participants: 12
OOPS members only?: Yes
I certify that I have read, understand, and will conduct this Activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy.: Yes
Estimated air temperature: 50's
Estimated water temperature: 50's
Estimated water time: 3
Tide times & heights: 2016-11-25 03:23 PST 2.41 feet High Tide
2016-11-25 10:07 PST 0.69 feet Low Tide
2016-11-25 15:22 PST 3.02 feet High Tide
2016-11-25 23:20 PST 0.89 feet Low Tide
Current information: 50,000+cfs
Hazards:
Wind strength: 1. 0-7 knot (8mph)
Swell/Surf size: 1. < 1', no breaking waves
Sea state: 1. small wavelets, no whitecaps
Landing types: 1. gently sloping sand gravel or grass
Currents: 2. up to 2 knot
Total distance: 1. up to 6 miles
Open crossing: 1. no open crossings
Overall rating: 1. level one
Rating comment: Could become level 2 as wind increases.
