Deschutes River Arm Photo Excursion L1 (Lake Billy Chinook event)

Full Name:Mark Niemann-Ross
Activity Title: Deschutes River Arm Photo Excursion L1 (Lake Billy Chinook event)
Date of Activity: 5/18/2024
Narrative: This is a photo expedition - in a boat!

This is level one, and we'll stop frequently for photo opportunities. We'll launch at the Upper Deschutes boat launch, then paddle up to a scenic narrow area, stopping before we experience any current.

We'll launch from the Deschutes boat ramp, then paddle south along the shore.

Don't expect to make a lot of miles. This trip is a maximum of six miles, but we will likely paddle fewer miles than that. More photos:fewer miles
Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Deschutes Boat Launch
Take out: same
Route Alternative for bad weather: shorter trip
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Mark Niemann-Ross
Co-Organizer(s):
Has organizer paddled here before? No
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: 6
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 50-60
Estimated Water Temperature: 50
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 6
Tide times & heights: na
Current information: na
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
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 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance: Level 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 1
Rating Comments:
Location: Lake Billy Chinook
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: na