TO Candidate Navigation Class - On Water Makeup - L2 - T2625

When
May 05, 2026
9:00 AM
Location
Vista Park
Spaces left
5
Registered
1 registrant

Registration

Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime.
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Full Name:: Will Greenough
Narrative:: This is the on-the-water follow up from the March 21 navigation class. Registration is prioritized for TO's and TO Candidates taking the Navigation Course. Any others interested need to contact TO (Will Greenough) for permission to register.

Participants must have a handheld compass and appropriate NOAA chart for the area. In addition a deck compass on the kayak is highly desirable.

We will launch from Vista Park in Skamokawa and paddle the adjacent area practicing navigation techniques. We will spend significant time at stops doing compass and chart work. Depending on conditions, expect to paddle 7-10 nautical miles while we navigate this interesting and beautiful area. Expect to be back at the launch around 4pm.

We will meet at the parking lot for the boat ramp at Vista Park. The fee for parking is $5 (cash only).
Meeting Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Skamokawa Vista Park boat ramp
Take out:: Skamokawa Vista Park boat ramp
Route Alternative for bad weather:: TBD
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Will Greenough
Co-Organizer(s)::
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:: 5
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 65
Estimated Water Temperature:: 50
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 6.5 hours
Tide times & heights:: to be determined by students
Current information:: to be determined by students
Hazards:: Shipping traffic
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 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 2
Rating Comments::
Location:: Skamokawa Vista Park boat ramp
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: to be determined by students
Link to map of route (Optional):

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon