Skamakowa Event: Vista Park to Pillar Rock Island and back - L2

When
September 27, 2024
8:00 AM
Location
Vista Park Waterfront
Spaces left
8

Registration

Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime.
OOPS Paddler (No WEC required)
A level 1 paddler requires no WEC. this ticket is for anyone.
TO and Safety
Password Reserved for TO use

Full Name: Ken Sund
Narrative: Join Ken Sund and Franca Cioria and get forward stroke tips from the Sacramento River 100 mile race’s only woman finisher. We will paddle down the mighty Coumbia to a mid channel island and back. Route will be fine tuned by wind.
Meeting Time: 8:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 8:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Vista Park Waterfront
Take out: Same as put in
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Ken Sund
Co-Organizer(s): TBD
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: Ken Sund
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: 65
Estimated Water Temperature: 60s
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide times & heights: Will check
Current information: 1-2 kts
Hazards: Shipping traffic
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 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 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 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Wind direction and strength may increase rating
Location: Lower Columbia River downstream of Skamakowa
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Skamakowa
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon