Lower Yaquina River Paddle, L2, 5/4/2023

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: Ride the flood from the kayak beach at the Rogue World Headquarters upstream to Oysterville and back on the ebb. Pass by the working waterfront of Newport. Local features are the Hatfield Marine Science Center, The Newport aquarium and many drinking and dining venues.
Meeting Time: 10:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 11:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: 2320 OSU Drive, Newport, Oregon- behind the brewery at the harbor.
Take out: Same as put in
Route Alternative for bad weather: Bad weather cancels
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Ken Sund
Co-Organizer(s): Joe Howell
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: Ken Sund
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: Mid 60s
Estimated Water Temperature: Low 50s
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): Max 4 hours

Tide Station:  South Beach

Tide times & heights: .3' low at 7:22 AM and 7.4' high at 1:38 PM
Current information: 2kt. max flood at 10:20 A.M.
Hazards: Shipping traffic
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', 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 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: A level 2 paddle due to distance mainly. The tidal current will help us and wind may hinder us depending on winds that day.
Location (Optional): 2320 OSU Drive Newport Ore. 97365
Photos (Optional): yes
COVID-19 Status of Trip: All participants of this trip must be vaccinated for Covid-19