Skamokawa Event: Rolling Clinic - L1

When
September 29, 2024
10:00 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: If you are working on your roll this is a chance for you to practice with some spotting help and suggestions on how to complete the roll.

Requirements for the class are a face mask that covers your eyes and nose. A diving mask is best but if you don't own one you can get by with nose plugs, but I strongly urge you to get a diving mask. The first thing on getting a roll is feeling comfortable upside down in your kayak and not rushed.
Second thing is to watch this YouTube clip. HTTPs://youtu.be/YLxxI4GDE80?si=nYV2wvBsDeJPLe5H or any others you can find on YouTube. Watching videos helps you visualize how the roll works.
A helmet is required.
Optional equipment is earplugs if you have problems with water in your ears.

Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Class
Put in: Vista Park Boat Ramp
Take out: same
Route Alternative for bad weather: none
Required equipment: Helmet
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? Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes
First Aid /CPR Person:
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: 70
Estimated Water Temperature: 65
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 2 hours
Tide times & heights: Low 7:31 am -.5 ft
High 1.14 pm 6.4 ft
Current information: none
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
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 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance: Level 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 1
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