A gentle introduction to the surf zone, L3, 3/18/2023

When
March 18, 2023
10:00 AM
Location
Indian Beach 84318 Ecola Park Rd, Cannon Beach, OR 97110
Spaces left
3

Registration

Member Registration
Active club members, including kayaking professional and lifetime. Provisional acceptance, pending approval by the trip organizer if this is a paddle.

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This trip is limited to members with a wet exit certification (except for level 1 trips when the paddler is not using a spray skirt....if the paddler is wearing a spray skirt on a level 1 paddle, the Wet Exit Certification is REQUIRED). 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 trip.

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Narrative: Been curious about getting your kayak out into the surf but don't know where to start? Start right here!
Let's take advantage of a beautiful day on the coast with uncharacteristically small surf for the time of year and play in the salty stuff as we learn the beginnings of how to have fun and stay safe in the surf zone! Come join Jasper and me for splashy fun.
Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Class
Put in: Indian Beach, Ecola State Park
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Meadow Goldman
Co-Organizer(s): Jasper Greve
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: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 55
Estimated Water Temperature: 52
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours

Tide Station:9437815
Tide times & heights: H 7.99@10:04AM -- L -.80@5:13PM
Current information: None
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
Swell/Surf size: Level 3: Waves to 3', breaking waves to 2'
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 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 3
Rating Comments: This is a level 3 trip, but strong level 2 paddlers wanting to get challenged are welcome.
Location (Optional): https://goo.gl/maps/kcS5FSsGhHbYojbs5
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon