Level 1 Paddle - George Rogers to Cedaroak Round-trip

 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, if you intend to wear a spray skirt.  Your acceptance is conditional on approval by the Organizer, who may contact you with questions about your skills and equipment.  

Your acceptance is conditional on approval by the Organizer, who may contact you with questions about your skills and equipment.

Narrative:  It’s going to be a warm one on Wednesday! Let’s stay cool along a scenic stretch of the Willamette River and practice some kayak strokes, rescues, and towing. Yes, hopefully most of us will choose to get wet! If you don't get in the water, plan to get your hat wet or have other ways to cool off. We'll launch from Lake Oswego’s George Rogers Park. There is path that goes near the bathrooms and down to the beach. Bring your wheels and share them with others, too. We'll work our way upriver past Hog Island and up to Cedaroak Boat Ramp where there is a beach area and bathroom. There is also a nice lagoon where we can practice strokes, rescues, and towing. Please arrive around 1:15, and we'll launch at 2:00 p.m. We’ll likely be off the water by 6:00 p.m. This will be six miles round-trip. High tide should be around 5:30 p.m. The tide will rise about one foot as we make our way upstream, then we’ll return near slack, letting the current help us along. Bring along a snack. Afterwards, some folks might want to head to a local brewpub or restaurant, though I will be heading for a meeting. 

Meeting Time: 1:15:00 PM
Launch Time: 2:00:00 PM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: George Rogers Park, Lake Oswego
Take out: George Rogers Park, Lake Oswego
Route Alternative for bad weather: None
Required equipment: Noe, towbelt optional
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Chris Mayou
Assistant Organizer(s): I'd welcome one.
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes
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: 95
Estimated Water Temperature: 75
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide times & heights: Tides at Morrison St. Bridge:
2018/07/25 Wed 12:47 PM -0.04 L
2018/07/25 Wed 5:06 PM 2.12 H
2018/07/25 Wed 11:05 PM 0.97 L
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): George Rogers Park Lake Oswego, OR 97034