Comments and Discussion
This trip is limited to OOPS members who are WEC. As with all trips & classes at Events, registration will take place at the HQ campsite.
Narrative: This clinic is a good opportunity for folks to learn / practice paddle strokes and re-entries. If you didn't get an opportunity to take the Fisher (tm?) Strokes Clinic on Thursday, now is your chance. If you took the Thursday clinic -- come for more fun.
If you have helmet, bring it; if you have tow Belt bring it; if you have paddle float, bring it. Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM Type of activity: Class Put in: boat ramp by marine science center fort warden Take out: same as put in Route Alternative for bad weather: none Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit Primary Organizer: Vern Brown Assistant Organizer(s): Sean Dillon and other TBA 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: Maximum number of paddlers: 18 I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: 68 Estimated Water Temperature: 48 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours Tide times & heights: N/A Current information: N/A 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: Level 1 conditions. Learn / practice Level 2 and 3 skills
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon