L-3 Offshore paddle at Cascade Head - L3

When
June 27, 2024
10:30 AM
Location
2341 N. Three Rocks Rd.Otis, Or. 97368
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Full Name: ken Sund
Narrative: Join Robin Rabinoff and Ken Sund for a Level 3 paddle at Cascade Head. Conditions should be mild enough to perhaps paddle out to the waterfalls and view the scenery out there. We will have other options depending on the stamina of the group and interest in seeing other features.
Bring helmet, drysuit, lunch, water snacks. We will paddle out through some breaking waves at the river mouth, possibly paddle north and land on big cobble rocks if the small cobble rocks are not visible at the low tide. A plastic boat is preferable to fiberglass but with care, fiberglass works well too.

Forecast so far looks like we might have a west swell of 2.7' at 7 seconds, a WSW swell of 1.8' at 11 seconds, winds from the west at 6kts. (this will change I'm sure) and waves hitting the launch area may be 2-3' and fair. (Surf Captain- Lincoln City surf forecast)

L-2 and L-3 Participants are always urged to review their own forecasts.

Meeting Time: 10:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 11:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: 2341 N. Three Rocks Rd.Otis, Or. 97368
Take out: same
Route Alternative for bad weather: none
Required equipment: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Ken Sund
Co-Organizer(s): Jasper Greve
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? No
First Aid /CPR Person: Ken Sund
Maximum number of paddlers: 8 unless we are joined by other L-3 paddlers
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 61 degrees
Estimated Water Temperature: mid 50s
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): up to 4 hours
Tide times & heights: 6.4' High at 4:20 AM, -.4 Low at 11:22 AM, 6.2' High at 5:50 PM ; we will be launching at low tide.
Current information: 1 kt. or slack
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
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 3: Bad footing, rocky shores, or surf up to 1.5'
Currents: Level 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 3: 1 to 2 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 3
Rating Comments: I rate offshore ocean paddles generally higher as forecasts and conditions are harder to predict. And from 4 days away for the date, they can change. Capes and points make their own variations of the forecasts especially wind.
Location: Knight Park/ Salmon River at Cascade Head- read put in information. information.
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) Don't know how to insert map.

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon