Paddle Strokes and Rescues - a Skills Session - L2 - T2577

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: Brenda C. Brewer
Narrative: Paddle Strokes and Rescues -
This skills session is designed for folks who are newer to OOPS, newer to paddling, or feel they'd like to work on their strokes and rescues in a small group. It will be limited to six participants, and we ask that you sign up on the wait list.

Join Fred, David, and Brenda at Cedar Oaks on Saturday to work on paddle strokes and rescues. We will start with a short talk about efficient paddle strokes. Next, Fred will take half the group out to practice strokes, while Brenda and David work with the other half on self- and assisted-rescues. After an hour or so we will take a short break and then switch groups.

Please note that the rescue portion is a wet and interactive session - everyone will get wet, and everyone will assist another paddler back into their boat. This part of the session will be in the lagoon at Cedar Oak, away from boat traffic and currents.

Spray skirts and a minimum of Farmer John/Jane wetsuit as we will be getting wet. If you get cold easily, you may consider a semi-dry or a dry suit - that's up to you. Please also bring a set of dry clothes for when we are done. Bring water and snacks for the break, as well as a hat and sunscreen. There are nice bathrooms at Cedar Oak.
Meeting Time: 8:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 8:45:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Cedar Oak. 4600 Elmiran Drive, West Linn.
Take out: Cedar Oak. 4600 Elmran Drive, West Linn.
Route Alternative for bad weather: None
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Brenda C. Brewer
Co-Organizer(s): Fred Harsman, David Nesson
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: Brenda C.
Maximum number of paddlers: 9
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: Low 60's when we launch, high 70's - 80 when we finish
Estimated Water Temperature: low 70's
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4-4.5 hours including break time.
Tide times & heights: 5:21 AM - High Tide - 3.20 feet.
2:10 PM - Low Tide - -0.14 feet
6:29 PM - High Tide - 2.39 feet
Current information:
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
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 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
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: Easy Level 2 (almost level 1, but spray skirts required) due to current, possible wind, and frequent immersions
Location: Cedar Oak. 4600 Elmran Drive, West Linn
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Portland OR Morrison Street Bridge
Link to map of route (Optional)