Comments and Discussion
This trip is limited to members with a wet exit certification (except for level 1 trips when the paddler is not 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: Designed for people who have just started paddling (Level 1), these classes will explore the fundamentals of paddling a sea kayak. The classes will be given over three days, please sign up only if you can attend all days: July 8th, 15th and the 22nd from approximately 9 AM to Noon. The idea is to leave the afternoon free for further practice and exploration. The initial outline of the class will look at: July 8th:
July 15th:
July 22nd:
Please note - this is the initial outline but it may change depending on the needs and desires of the participants. Reminder: These classes are designed for the entry level paddlers in our club. For those of you more advanced paddlers, please do not register for these classes - I've heard I can UN-register you! :-) Meeting Time: 8:30:00 AM Launch Time: 9:00:00 AM Type of activity: Class Put in: Cedar Oak Boat Ramp, West Linn Take out: Cedar Oak Boat Ramp, West Linn Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Shorty wetsuit Primary Organizer: Kathy Mitchell Assistant Organizer(s): Charles Congdon 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: Charles Congdon Maximum number of paddlers: 6 I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: 65 Estimated Water Temperature: 65 Estimated Water Time: 3 Hours Tide times & heights: N/A Current information: Still or slow moving water. There is a cove of protected water next to the boat ramp. 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 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass Currents: Level 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot) Total distance: Level 1: Up to 6 miles Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 1 Rating Comments: Location (Optional): Cedar Oak Boat Ramp, West Linn
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon
