South Coast Event: Port Orford coastal exploration of Tichenor and Nellies Coves to Hells Gate - L2

When
July 12, 2025
10:00 AM
Location
Port Orford
Spaces left
6

Registration

Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime.
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Full Name: Kent Slawson
Narrative: This southern coastal aspect of the Port Orford Heads is a great opportunity to paddle on the open ocean in level 2 conditions protected from prevailing north wind. We will launch from the beach just east of the Port Orford Port. After rounding the jetty we can casually explore the coastline which includes Tichenor and Nellies coves. Nellies cove is a well protected and easy gravel beach take out for food and potty. Conditions permitting, we may continue out to Tichenor rock the western point of the "Heads" before turn around. Total distance will be less than 3 miles. We will be on the water 3-4 hours if conditions are optimal. Participants should be comfortable in level 2-3 wind and moderate swell. Efficient self rescue with assist required.
Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Port 300 Dock Rd, Port Orford, OR 97465 Port Orford,
Take out: same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Kent Slawson
Co-Organizer(s): TBD
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: 2 TOs and 10 paddlers
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 70F
Estimated Water Temperature: 50F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3 hrs
Tide times & heights: L 07:52 - 1.4ft
H 14:42 5.8ft
Current information: <1kt
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', 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 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 2
Rating Comments: we will launch with expected level 2 conditions. Wind speed and direction could present level 3 conditions.
Location: 300 Dock Rd, Port Orford, OR 97465
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: All participants of this trip must be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Port Orford
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon