CANCELLED - Playing and Edging in Currents (Session 2), A skills Session L2 - T2529

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: David Nesson

Narrative: Narrative: Playing and Edging in Currents (Session 2)

This skills session is for Level 2 OOPS paddlers who have some experience paddling, and who want to learn more about paddling in faster currents.

Because the 1st session has filled quickly and with quite a few more experienced paddlers, we have decided to break it into (2) sessions. The second session of more experienced paddlers will be paddling up to the Narrows to find some other areas of higher current, where we will be practicing our edging, bracing, and entering/exiting faster currents. Then we will paddle back downstream to Willamette Park and help each other load our boats

We will have six paddlers and two TO’s. Please be aware that capsizing is always a possibility - our TO’s are very good at helping get folks back in their boats. Drysuit, Skirts and helmet’s are required, and please wear warm clothes under your drysuit in case you go in. Bring an extra set of warm dry clothes in case you get chilled. Also bring lunch and a drink, perhaps something hot. So - if edging, bracing, and current are kind of new to you and you want to develop these skills, this is a good session for you. Please sign up for the wait list to be approved for this session.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willamette Park, West Linn. 2000-2016 Volpp St., West Linn, OR 97068
Take out: Willamette Park, West Linn. 2000-2016 Volpp St., West Linn, OR 97068
Route Alternative for bad weather: Shorten the trip or reschedule. If the river is running too high, we will reschedule.
Required equipment: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: David Nesson
Co-Organizer(s): Teresa George
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? No
First Aid /CPR Person: Teresa George
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: 46-58 Deg
Estimated Water Temperature: 48
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 Hrs
Tide times & heights: Not Tidal Influenced
Current information: last observed at 20,400 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.09 feet
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves
Sea state: Level 1: Waves up to the deck seam; water glassy to rippled, no 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 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Winds can pick up in the afternoon causing Choppy water. Requiring Skirts to learn and practice edging in the Currents. Making it a level 2 paddle

Location: Willamette Park, West Linn. 2000-2016 Volpp St., West Linn, OR 97068
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: N/A
Link to map of route (Optional) https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.4510641,-122.5981459/Willamette+Park+and+Bernert+Landing+Boat+Ramp,+2000-2106+Volpp+St,+West+Linn,+OR+97068/@45.3979008,-122.6924757,25332m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x5495710839614353:0x50496aa5f1b307a9!2m2!1d-122.6498896!2d45.339159?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D