Willamette Falls skill builder - L2

When
September 21, 2024
9:00 AM
Location
Sportcraft Landing boat ramp
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Full Name: Steve Blackwood
Narrative: This is an opportunity to build on your kayaking skills. We will meet at the Sportcraft Landing Boat ramp under the 205 bridge and paddle across the Willamette River to some clean water where we will practice Rescues. We will also do some rolling practice. If you are working on a roll this is the place for you. Bring a dive mask if you have one. nose plugs if you have nothing else. We dan assist one another by pairing up and spotting each other.
We will then paddle up to the falls where we will paddle into currents. This is challenge by choice. You can decide how much you want to do. As always, I encourage everyone to press their comfort level and do something that challenges them.
After some paddling you are invited to join us for lunch at the River Shore Bar and Grill overlooking the river https://rivershorerestaurant.com/

A helmet is required. I suggest nose plugs and a diving mask if you are working on a roll.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Sportcraft Landing boat ramp ramp https://maps.app.goo.gl/2M3k7SqZukQAyqWL7
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: none
Required equipment: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Steve Blackwood
Co-Organizer(s): Peter Bezwerchyj
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: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 68
Estimated Water Temperature: 68
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4
Tide times & heights: Sat High 7:48 am 2.27 ft
Sat Low 2:56 pm 0.12 ft
Current information: 1kt to 4kt
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
Swell/Surf size: Level 1: Under 1' waves, 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 3: Up to 4 knots: paddlers must sprint to move forward
Total distance: Level 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Paddling in the faster currents is optional.
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2M3k7SqZukQAyqWL7
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Morrison Street Bridge
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon