How to pack your kayak for camping - L1

To sign up for this trip, get on the "TO Approval Waitlist"  waitlist. When you are approved for the trip the TO will send you a password for a "Approved For Trip by TO" ticket.

THIS IS A CLASS. NOT A PADDLE.

Full Name: Joanne Barta
Narrative: Please read this full description before signing up!
We will share our tried and true method for efficiently and thoroughly packing your kayak for an overnight camping trip. Learn about trim, using the bow and stern little spaces effectively, essential and non-essential pieces of equipment and how much stuff you really need to take (and what to leave at home). This is a fun experience that should give you the information you need to participate happily and stress-free on the kayak trip October 21-23.
You do not need to go on the trip to participate in this workshop, however
People going on the trip have priority in this workshop.

You Don't need to bring anything to this class/demo except your smiling faces !


Meeting Time: 6:45:00 PM
Launch Time: 7:00:00 PM
Type of activity: Classroom
Put in: 1603 Cedar St, Forest Grove OR
Take out: same
Route Alternative for bad weather: still at my house.
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Joanne Barta
Co-Organizer(s): Don Beale
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: Joanne Barta
Maximum number of paddlers: 12
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: not applicable
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): none
Tide times & heights: not applicable
Current information: not applicable
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: This is a classroom class, 1 1/2 hours long.
Location: 1603 Cedar st Forest Grove OR
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: not applicable
Link to map of route (Optional)