Paddle with the Easter Bunny - Sauvie to Kelly Pt., L2, 4/9/2023

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.

Cancellations

If you register for this event and find that you are unable to attend please cancel on the website. Members on the waitlist cannot be added to the roster or notified they are now eligible to attend unless your registration is removed from the trip. To cancel, go to the event registration page on the website and click on "Already Registered". A page will open that will allow you to cancel. It would also be helpful if you notified the primary organizer of your cancellation via text, phone or email.

Narrative: What could be more fun than paddling with the Easter Bunny and eating chocolate? Get your Easter bonnets on and come join us for a great spring paddle. We will meet at the Sauvie Island Boat Ramp and paddle over to Kelley Point Park. This is about 12 miles round trip. The group will pass by the house boats on the Multnomah channel. Then we will go by some of the ships loading freight out on the Willamette before landing on the shore of Kelley Point Park for lunch. You might even find some Easter eggs! Remember, it can still a bit chilly, so a wear warm layer under your drysuit and bring a lunch and drinks that fuel you.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Sauvie Island Boat Ramp 15475 NW Ferry Rd, Portland, OR 97231
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: none
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Peggy Liggit
Co-Organizer(s): Steve Blackwood
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: Peggy and Steve
Maximum number of paddlers: 12
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: Upper 50's F
Estimated Water Temperature: 48 F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours

Tide Station: Kelly Point
Tide times & heights: Sun High 8:57 am, 9.27 ft, Sun Low 5:46 pm, -0.38 ft
Current information: 0.85 mph
Hazards: Shipping traffic
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 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees
Currents: Level 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location (Optional): https://goo.gl/maps/ojz9Yq5tvJo9t9ov5
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COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19