Skamokawa Event: Beyond the wet exit/ rescue practice and towing - L2

When
September 28, 2024
9:00 AM
Location
Campground 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: Let’s see what interest there is in some rescue activities that our Columbia River location may offer. We can toss in some towing, a destination to a nearby island or ?
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Campground waterfront
Take out: Same location as put in
Route Alternative for bad weather: Will modify as needed
Required equipment: Helmet, Towline
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Ken Sund
Co-Organizer(s): Franca Cioria
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: 6
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): Depends on interest; 2-3 hrs?
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 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 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
Currents: Level 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
Total distance: Level 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Level 2
Location: Vista Park
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) My access to internet is limited. Am trying to post this from the wilds of the boundary waters in Minnesota

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon