Maiden Voyage Unnamed Presidential Canoe - L1

When
June 10, 2024
9:30 AM
Location
Heritage Park, 227 NE Lake Road, Camas, WA 98607
Spaces left
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Registered
13 registrants

Registration

Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime. Provisional acceptance pending approval by the trip organizer.

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Leader: Michael Kipley

Narrative: You have read about it and wondered when (or maybe "if") the launching of the Nieman-Ross hand built wood strip canoe will take place. Wonder no longer. Be part of the escorting flotilla on Lacamas Lake as we accompany the Presidential Canoe! THIS is a momentous event! Register quickly.
Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Heritage Park, 227 NE Lake Road, Camas, WA 98607
Take out: Same as launch
Route Alternative for bad weather: N/A
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Shorty wetsuit
Primary Organizer: Michael Kipley
Co-Organizer(s): Mark Niemann-Ross
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: 12
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: +/- 60's - 70's
Estimated Water Temperature: 55
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 2 - 3 hours
Tide times & heights: Not applicable
Current information: not applicable
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 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees
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: We will paddle the lake and, perhaps if conditions allow, continue up the creek that feeds the lake as far as navigable.
Location: Heritage Park, 227 NE Lake Road, Camas, WA 98607
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: N/A
Link to map of route (Optional)

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