Skamokawa Event: Grassy Island via Three Tree Point - L2

When
September 28, 2024
9:00 AM
Location
Vista Park Boat Ramp
Spaces left
6

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: Steve Blackwood
Narrative: We will put in at the Vista Park Boat ramp and paddle west following the shoreline until we reach the Three Tree Point, and we will then cross the river to Grassy Island.where we will take a break and lunch. From there we will paddle east and land at Welsh Island for a short break before we cross the river and land at Vista Park.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Vista Park Boat Ramp https://maps.app.goo.gl/V3NNvP39EV8AyuF4A
Take out: Vista Park Boat Ramp https://maps.app.goo.gl/V3NNvP39EV8AyuF4A
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Steve Blackwood
Co-Organizer(s):
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:
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: 70
Estimated Water Temperature: 65
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4hrs
Tide times & heights: Low 6:50am -.4 ft
High 12:34pm 6.1ft
Current information: 1kt
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 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 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:
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/V3NNvP39EV8AyuF4A
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Skamokawa
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon