Get offshore in 2026 - L3 - T2621

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Full Name:: Ken Sund
Email address:: victorsund@comcast.net
Phone:: 707-481-4608
Activity Title:: Get offshore in 2026
Date of Activity:: 4/4/2026
Narrative:: Ready to put some ocean under your hull? Next Saturday's swell may be favorable so join us in launching through the Salmon River mouth during a flood tide, paddle north to see how some water falls are looking then back to surf at the sandbars south of the river mouth.
Other skills you can work on can be: rolling in surf, self recues, bracing, transitioning from a static warm water pool roll to a cold water roll in dynamic water. Bring helmets, non leaky drysuits, food, and desire to take some skills to the next level.
Meeting Time:: 8:45:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: 2341 N. Three Rocks Rd. Otis, Oregon 97368
Take out:: same as put in
Route Alternative for bad weather:: If we get "Bad weather" we surf and practice inside the beakers.
Required equipment:: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection:: Full wet suit
Primary Organizer:: Ken Sund
Co-Organizer(s):: Looking for one
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:: Others may have these certifications too.
Maximum number of paddlers:: 10 assuming I get a Co-TO and other strong paddlers
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 54 maybe more
Estimated Water Temperature:: 52 as measure today
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 4 hours
Tide times & heights:: 7.5' H at 1:32AM, -.2 L at 8:37 AM, 5.5 H at 2:45 PM
Current information:: 2 kt flood at main channel
Hazards::
Wind strength:: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
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 3: Bad footing, rocky shores, or surf up to 1.5'
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 3: 1 to 2 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 3
Rating Comments:: It's hard to rate this kind of paddle. If we go to the waterfalls landings are few and far between (look at Google earth), Landing at the Waterfalls may be a bit rocky or not. I haven't been there this year. If Saturdays swell is like todays, you can paddle out without getting your face wet but today's 3-4' surf may be completely different from Saturdays.
Location:: Cascade Head at the Salmon River
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): Look this area up in google earth or your charts. Review the forecast.
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