Surf zone practice at Cascade Head - L3 - T2513

To sign up for this trip get on the  "Request 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.

Full Name: Ken Sund
Narrative: Join a few other L-3 and above paddlers to practice skills in the surf zone. We will take advantage of possibly 2' surf at 12 seconds with an incoming tide. Paddlers should have some experience in the surf. A review of surf zone safety on u-tube is helpful. Helmets and drysuits required. Please be on time as this paddle is tidal dependent. Carpool and pay attention to the road conditions for possible ice. Icy road forecast cancels the paddle. I don't want paddlers crashing on the way here. Surf isn't worth it.
For L- 3 all are waitlist until my co-TO and I approve you and give you a password link to register.
It will be cold. Layer thickly.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: 2341 N. Three Rocks Rd. Otis Oregon
Take out: Same as put in
Route Alternative for bad weather: Bad weather cancels
Required equipment: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Ken Sund
Co-Organizer(s): Dennis Pennel
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: Ken Sund or others
Maximum number of paddlers: 5 + TOs, more if we have strong participants
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: mid, high 40s, 50s
Estimated Water Temperature: high 40s- low 50s
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): high 40s, low 50s
Tide times & heights: L- 5:17 AM 3.18', H- 11:00 AM 7.78, L- 6:24 PM
Current information: 2 kts
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 3: 12-16 knots (19 mph)
Swell/Surf size: Level 3: Waves to 3', breaking waves to 2'
Sea state: Level 3: Waves to paddle tops; numerous whitecaps, waves becoming longer
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 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 3
Rating Comments: I rate playing in the surf zone high as it's a dangerous place to paddle. We will paddle during the incoming tide but there are always rips that will be dangerous to swim or rescue in. If not familiar with tide rips, look it up and understand it before coming.
Location: Knight Park, Lincoln County, Oregon
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Cascade Head
Link to map of route (Optional) Salmon river mouth at Cascade Head