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
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Narrative: Join Chris Mayou and I for a refreshing trip on a small coastal river near Lincoln City.
The Salmon River Estuary lies within the historic Cascade Head Scenic-Research Area, the first Scenic-Research Area designated in the United States. Congress created the Cascade Head Scenic-Research Area in 1974 to maintain and enhance the scenic and ecological qualities of the areas. Starting in 2006 efforts began to recreate the estuary. Now we can be the recipients of this scenic and historic river.
We'll meet at Knight's County Park by 9:15 and plan to launch at 10 AM. We'll have an incoming tide for our entire trip, and will start out heading upstream to the mouth of the river where we are likely to see harbor seals. We'll make a short stop on the sandy spit there, avoiding eddies, currents and surf on this trip. Then we will head upstream riding the flood into the estuary looking for the variety of birds that can be viewed. We'll stop for lunch and then head back to Knights County Park for a total trip length of about 6-8 miles.
There are vault toilets at Knight Park but no water; parking is free but don’t park in the boat trailer spaces. Bring a lunch or snacks and water.
Meeting Time: 9:15:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Knight's County Park
Take out: Knight's County Park
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Paula Brottman
Co-Organizer(s): Chris Mayou
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: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 60's to low 70's
Estimated Water Temperature: 55
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide Station: Cascade Head
Tide times & heights: Cascade Head Tides:
2023/08/16 Wed 07:51 AM -0.74 Low
2023/08/16 Wed 1:47 PM 5.79 High
2023/08/16 Wed 7:28 PM 1.87 Low
Current information: 1-2 knots
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
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 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 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location (Optional): Knight County Park 2341 N 3 Rocks Rd, Otis, OR 97368
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
