Comments and Discussion
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. If the measured water temperature is different enough from that listed below to warrant a change in required immersion protection, the Organizer will contact all participants and the Trips Board member with the update at least a day before the class.Narrative: Strokes and Maneuvers: We'll further explore the nuances of the forward stroke, sweeps, reverse stroke, bow rudder, sculling draw, etc., allowing the participant to self-evaluate potentials for improvements in style and paddling efficiency. Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM Type of activity: Class Put in: Cedar Oaks Park Boat Ramp https://www.google.com/maps/search/cedar+oak+park+west+linn/@45.3912479,-122.6340683,17z Take out: Same Route Alternative for bad weather: NA Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: PolyFleece/Shell Primary Organizer: Alan and Marlene Fisher Assistant Organizer(s): 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: Alan & Marlene Fisher Maximum number of paddlers: 10 I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:Yes Estimated Air Temperature: 74* Estimated Water Temperature: 68* Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 Hrs Tide times & heights: NA Current information: Will conduct class in small bay adjacent to the main river channel. 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: NA Location (Optional): https://www.google.com/maps/search/cedar+oak+park+west+linn/@45.3912479,-122.6340683,17z
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon