L-3 surf play at Cascade Head - L3

When
June 22, 2024
9:30 AM
Location
2341 N. Three Rocks Rd. Otis, Or. 97368
Spaces left
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7 registrants

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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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TO: Ken Sund

Narrative: Join Steve Blackwood and I in the Pacific Ocean next Saturday. Let's practice some rescue strategies in dynamic water. After mastering the challenge of the swimming pool, lets apply what we've learned to dynamic colder water. The tide will be coming which will create a nice current pushing participants back into the river mouth.

If all you want to do is surf then this activity is not for you. L-3 trip organizers are invited to come and help us with this activity. After everyone is satisfied with their self rescue and other rescue skill levels, we can surf if conditions are favorable. Following the paddle we will debrief what worked for us, what didn't and why.

All participants will be put on waitlist until approved by TO

Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: 2341 N. Three Rocks Rd. Otis, Or. 97368
Take out: same as above
Route Alternative for bad weather: none
Required equipment: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection: Full wet suit
Primary Organizer: Ken Sund
Co-Organizer(s): 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: Ken Sund- there may be others
Maximum number of paddlers: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 60s
Estimated Water Temperature: 56
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hours
Tide times & heights: L- at 8:16 AM -1.2' H- at 2:17 PM 5.4' L- at 7:30 PM 2.6'
Current information: maybe 2-3 kts at river mouth constriction
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Swell/Surf size: Level 3: Waves to 3', breaking waves to 2'
Sea state: Level 3: Waves to paddle tops; numerous whitecaps, waves becoming longer
Landing types: Level 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
Currents: Level 3: Up to 4 knots: paddlers must sprint to move forward
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 3
Rating Comments: I will modify the predictions later in the week once the forecast comes better into focus.
Location: Salmon River mouth at Cascade Head
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Cascade Head
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon