South Coast Event -Port Orford Headlands Exploration - L2

When
July 12, 2025
9:00 AM
Location
Port of Port Orford
Spaces left
10

Registration

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Full Name: Bob Freshman
Narrative: This is a trip I have done previously, enjoyed very much and would like to do again. Port Orford is a commercial fishing port without a harbor. Boats are raised and lowered into the water by crane each day, interesting to watch the process.
We will be launching from the beach on Dock Road just before reaching the Port of Port Orford. Fairly easy carry from the road to the beach. That beach is sheltered from the ocean waves, so no surf launch is needed. We will follow the seawall and then enter Tichenor Cove and pass on to Nellies Cove, that will be the turnaround point for this trip, conditions after this point can get sportier that a Level 2 trip. These coves do give you some protection from any wind; most winds come from the north at Port Orford. There are some great cliff formations along the way, it’s part of Port Orford Heads State Park.
This will be Level 2 trip if we stay in the shelter of the two coves and headland, following fairly close to shore. If conditions are not appropriate for a Level 2 trip, we will find other options. You will have some moderate swells and some winds and should be comfortable in these conditions.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Event
Put in: Beach on Dock Road just before reaching the Port of Port Orford
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Bob Freshman
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: Bob Freshman
Maximum number of paddlers: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 65-70
Estimated Water Temperature: 55-60
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 Hours
Tide times & heights: Date Day Time Pred High/Low
2025/07/11 Fri 07:17 AM -1.44 L
2025/07/11 Fri 02:10 PM 5.61 H
2025/07/11 Fri 06:52 PM 3.37 L
Current information: 1-2 MPH
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 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: There will be moderate swells and wind
Location: 42.7416158352095, -124.49882538544522
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Port Orford
Link to map of route (Optional)

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