General registration will open March 11, 2022 at 11:45pm. Trip Organizers who have been approved to lead trips for the Event will be able to register earlier.
Our first annual OOPS Event in 2022 will be at the stunning Lake Billy Chinook, May 12-15, Thursday-Sunday (3 nights), paddling Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Paddles are mostly level 2. We’ll be camping at the Crooked River Campground in The Cove Palisades State Park with its lovely views of Cascade peaks and the very nice amenities of electricity, water, and bathrooms with free hot showers.
Please note that Level 1 trips cannot be guaranteed.
Waitlist: If an event registration category is sold out, please use the waitlist option to be placed in the queue for possible registration. You do not need to pay the registration fee to join the waitlist; you will only pay it if you complete the registration process once you're notified that there is an opening.
Special requests: We can’t accommodate special requests for campsite, ex. non-snoring camp partner. If you have special needs, please use the off-site registration category. Remember, you can still be at the same campground if you want to be. You just need to procure your own specific campsite.
RVs or trailers: When we can accommodate RVs or trailers, the campsite still needs to be shared with a tent camper. Your trailer should be a maximum of 18' in length.
Covid vaccine notification: TOs are empowered by the Board to choose whether to allow unvaccinated people on their trips at the event, just as they presently are on daily trips. This notification is part of the trip description TOs will provide at the event.
Your volunteer on-site staff:
Event Manager: Danna Voth
(Replies to this email will go to the Event Manager)
Trips: Joe Howell
Assistant Event Manager: Paula Lombard
Additional information:
You will find event information on the OOPS website in the Activities Section: Annual Events. Find the event, click on the link, then scroll until you find the current year.
https://oregonoceanpaddlingsociety.wildapricot.org/Lake-Billy-Chinook-Images-and-Information
The Fine Print:
1) EVERY PERSON, including Trip Organizers and On-site staff, must complete this electronic registration.
2) Registration fees for this Event are inclusive and cover all days of camping, any additional extra vehicle fee, and other Event expenses, including firewood for group gatherings when fires are allowed, and staff and trip supplies.
3) OOPS Cancellation Policy: For all pre-paid events (except pool sessions) cancellations will be allowed a full refund up to within 4 weeks before the beginning of the event. After that, refunds will be provided if, and only if, we are able to find a replacement. Cancellations are done through the Event Manager only. Thank you. Refunds may occur after the event is complete.
4) You must be a paid-up member of OOPS to paddle at this event, and you must be wet-exit certified prior to attending the event unless you participate in only Level 1 trips (when available) and you are NOT wearing a sprayskirt. Non-members are welcome but will not be allowed to participate in OOPS paddling trips unless pre-approved to do so. Please be certain to review the Trip Level criteria on the OOPS website if you have any questions: OOPS Rating system: https://oregonoceanpaddlingsociety.wildapricot.org/Trip-Rating-System
5) Watch for future emails from the Event Staff about paddle trips, campfire meetings, classes, hikes, and other group activities.
6) Immersion protection may be required, pending water temperature/conditions. See the club website under Resources/OOPS Documents/Activity Policies and scroll down to Section Q, Cold Water Protective Clothing. Please be prepared.
7) Registration Categories. You will only choose ONE.
- OOPS Camp Site, shared (includes all OOPS event and camping expenses for one member; trailer or RV need pre-approval)
- OOPS Member Off-site accommodation (for OOPS members not using OOPS' campsite; a non-member non-paddling travel partner does not need to register)
- Staff – Event Staff Only (Event Manager, Trip Czar, and one Assistant Event Manager)
- Trip Organizer (confirmed by Trip Czar prior to registration)
- Trip Organizer Off-site (confirmed by Trip Czar prior to registration; a non-member non-paddling travel partner does not need to register)
