Willamette Falls skill building L2

When
June 27, 2024
6:00 PM
Location
Sportcraft Landing https://maps.app.goo.gl/4o4Jj4e8Xxfu7gsP9
Spaces left
2
Registered
6 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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Full Name: Steve Blackwood
Narrative:

Join Steve and Wendy for another evening at the falls for some skill building. We will practice rescues and bracing. This will mean that everyone will fall out of their boat and get back in. If you are ready to improve your comfort in fast water this is the place. After some rescue and bracing practice, we will head up to the falls to experience what it is like to paddle in fast currents. This is a chance to learn and build your confidence in conditions that are above your comfort level and have some fun,

The water is in the mid 60es, and it is evening time, so emersion protection is required.. I think a drysuit is best but if you tend to be more of a polar bear a farmer john is ok. A helmet, PFD, and spray skirt are required.,
This is busy boat ramp so we will need to keep out of the traffic using the boat ramp. Parking can be challenging but it is free. Fishing boats can sometimes block our access to the falls, but we will do our best to find play areas.

Meeting Time: 6:00:00 PM
Launch Time: 6:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Sportcraft Landing https://maps.app.goo.gl/4o4Jj4e8Xxfu7gsP9
Take out: same
Route Alternative for bad weather: none
Required equipment: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Steve Blackwood
Co-Organizer(s): Wendy Luo
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: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 60es
Estimated Water Temperature: 65
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3
Tide times & heights: Thu Low 5:35 pm 0.21 ft
Thu High 10:39 pm 2.67 ft
Current information: Up to 4 kts. But that is relative to yourself challenge level.
Hazards:
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 3: Up to 4 knots: paddlers must sprint to move forward
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: This is challenge by choice, You can go at your comfort level.
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4o4Jj4e8Xxfu7gsP9
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Morrison Street Bridge
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon