Strokes Class L1

Full Name: Fred Harsman
Activity Title: Strokes Class L1
Date of Activity: 5/7/2024
Narrative: Neil and I have done this 4 session class 5 times to good reviews and we are ready to do it again. We will be covering boat dynamics and body positioning in relation to bracing, edging and go over a variety of strokes. These will include but not limited to bow rudder, cross bow rudder, sweep stokes , draw strokes , efficient forward and reverse strokes . We will also stress the proper blade articulation in rudder strokes including the stern rudder. We will go over when to use a brace in current and which edge is used . We also will cover a draw on the move and play around with blending strokes for efficient turning and travel. We will probably get some organic rescue practice as well.
PLEASE READ THIS PART !! THIS IS A 4 SESSION CLASS AND WE WANT PEOPLE WHO SHOW UP ON TIME AND WILL SHOW UP TO EVERY SESSION. WE ASK THAT EVERY THAT EVERY PERSON PUT $100 CASH IN AN ENVELOPE WHICH WILL BE RETURNED UPON THE COMPLETION OF ALL 4 SESSIONS. IF YOU MISS A CLASS WE WILL DEDUCT 25 FROM YOUR ENVELOPE . IF YOU MISS 2 SESSIONS YOU ARE OUT OF THE CLASS AND WILL BE RETURNED $50. ALL MONEY WILL BE DONATED TO OOPS THAT WE KEEP. OUR GOAL IS TO GIVE ALL THE MONEY BACK YOU!!! The dates are May 7,9,14,15. Be sure you are available on these dates. This is 2 Tuesday evenings and 1 Thursday and 1 Wednesday evening PADDLE READY AT 6.
When you register you will be put on wait list .It is not first come first serve. It will be done with a lottery if we have more then 10 people sign up.
Meeting Time: 5:30:00 PM
Launch Time: 6:00:00 PM
Type of activity: Class
Put in: Willamette Park, Portland
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: Stay on west side of river or cancel for the day
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Fred Harsman
Co-Organizer(s): Neil Schulman, Steve Blackwood
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: 3 TO’s and 10 non TO’s = 13 total
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 65
Estimated Water Temperature: 55
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 1 1/2 to 2 hours per session
Tide times & heights: Not relevant
Current information: 1 knot probable 2 knots possible
Hazards: Shipping traffic
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 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 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location: Willamette Park Portland
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Not relevant