Comments and Discussion
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.
To e-mail the organizer directly, once you have the name of the organizer, log into your OOPS account, select "Member Directory" under "Membership," search for the name of the organizer, click on their name, and press the "Send Message" button.
OOPS members who sign-up for a trip that is full will typically be automatically entered onto a waitlist. Unfortunately, our software doesn’t allow members to cancel off the waitlist. If you are on the waitlist for a trip and decide you don’t want to be considered for the roster please cancel by emailing the Trips Director at OOPS Trips (trips@oopskayak.org). This will ensure that others who joined the waitlist after you are given more notice should space on the paddle become available.
Narrative: Launching from Willow Grove Park, enjoy this paddle around these three islands west of Longview/Kelso. We will paddle upstream in the slough behind Fisher Island and then cross the river to the slough behind Walker and Lord Islands. On the way back we will paddle along the north sides of Lord and Walker Islands and then cross to the south side of Fisher Island back to the put-in. We'll paddle by lots of sandy beaches and quiet sloughs along with a derelict tank landing ship last used in Vietnam in 1973. If the forecast includes stronger west winds, we may do a loop around Crimms Island and Fisher Island from the same launch instead. This trip is planned to be 15 nautical miles (16.1 statute miles) long. Be prepared for sun and warmer temperatures on this all-day paddle. Meeting Time: 8:15:00 AM Launch Time: 9:00:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Willow Grove Park - west end Take out: Willow Grove Park - west end Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: None Primary Organizer: Will Greenough Co-Organizer(s): Robin Rabiroff 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: 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: 75 Estimated Water Temperature: 69 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 8
Tide Station: Barlow Point Tide times & heights: 3:55am 5.3' 11:45am -0.7' 4:49pm 3.5' 11:35pm 1.4' Current information: Estimated maximum - 2kt 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 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered whitecaps Landing types: Level 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees Currents: Level 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half Total distance: Level 4: 15 to 22 Miles Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 2 Rating Comments: All conditions at L2 except distance which is L4 Location (Optional): Willow Grove Park Photos (Optional): COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon
