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: Please join us for a paddle in the Stunning Columbia River Gorge. The Beauty of the gorge is easily appreciated from Stevenson. If conditions favor, we will launch from cascade boat ramp and make our way upriver along the Washington side towards Wind-river. We can paddle close along the shoreline so we can best admire the rock formations and of course practice strokes. There are several lovely small rock islands and small coves with rocky beaches for lunch. We will return just before reaching wind river and can go back the way we came along shore or take a more direct route down the river. At times, the river here can be still and silent, glassy as a lake..... other times the wind can create an entirely different environment. We will be keeping the forecast in mind and if higher wind is forecast we may change our launch to an alternate location. As always please bring and wear a towline if you have one. If you don't have one don't let that prevent you from signing up. Also the Bridge of the Gods is a toll bridge for more info ( https://www.portofcascadelocks.org/bridge-of-the-gods) If registered participants have any medical issues or concerns about their abilities, please contact the trip organizers at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time.
Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Cascade Stevenson Boat Launch Cascade Ave, Stevenson, WA 98648
Take out: Cascade Stevenson Boat Launch Cascade Ave, Stevenson, WA 98648
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment: Towline
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Jillian Rivas-Davila
Co-Organizer(s): Bill Vonnegut
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: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 72-84
Estimated Water Temperature: 71
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4-4.5
Tide Station: N/A
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information: likely 1kt / less than 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 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: If participants have any questions feel free to contact Organizers.
Location: Cascade Stevenson Boat Launch Cascade Ave, Stevenson, WA 98648
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
