Comments and Discussion
Narrative: Come explore Cascade head this weekend. The waves look to be small (2ft or under on avg.) and there won't be much for wind (less than 10 mph). This will be a great opportunity to explore Cascade Head area and possibly Sea Cave. We may end up heading towards God Thumb to explore or head north to arches and coves. Please bring a lunch as we will plan on stopping around 1 PM. We made helmets required due to the nature of landing in small surf and sea cave. If you have a tow rope please bring, but not required.
Please contact me directly if you are not sure if this will be a good trip for you. See you on the water. - Saltman Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM Launch Time: 11:00:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Knight Park Take out: Knight Park Route Alternative for bad weather: Stay inside the River mouth and explore. Required equipment: Helmet, Towline Minimum Immersion protection: Full Wetsuit Primary Organizer: Shawn Altman Assistant Organizer(s): Bob Freshmen 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: Shawn Altman Maximum number of paddlers: 8 I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: 60 Estimated Water Temperature: 60 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 Tide times & heights: 11:30 High Tide 4.5 ft Current information: About 1 naut Hazards: Wind strength: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph) Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves Sea state: Level 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered whitecaps Landing types: Level 3: Bad footing, rocky shores, or surf up to 1.5' Currents: Level 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half Total distance: Level 3: 11 to 15 miles Open crossing: Level 3: 1 to 2 miles Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 3 Rating Comments: This is being classified as Level 3, but is more like a 2+. This is due to the possible mileage. If you are looking to transition to 3 then this would be a good trip. Location (Optional): https://goo.gl/maps/q5uG77DXfCuaUy8Y8
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon