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This trip is limited to OOPS members who are WEC (unless exempt under Activity Policy F.1.). To register, you'll need to log into your member account on the OOPS website.
Narrative: Our final 2017 Warm-up Wednesdays will be a trip on the Tualatin River. Our eight-mile round-trip route will take us west from Cook Park to the National Wildlife Refuge and back. If you haven't paddled the Tualatin, you might be surprised at how remote it feels considering its location. We’ll be on the water by 10:00 a.m. and off around 2:00 p.m. The current should be light and easy to paddle against. Bring snacks or a lunch. We’ll take a break at the Hay 99 access point or closer to the refuge. Parking is free at Cook Park; there are restrooms available. Follow the Cook Park road past the ball field parking lots to the river parking lot. Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Cook Park, Tualatin Take out: Cook Park, Tualatin Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Shorty wetsuit Primary Organizer: Chris Mayou Assistant Organizer(s): Bob Freshman, Steve Hensley Has organizer paddled here before? Yes Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes First Aid /CPR Person: Maximum number of paddlers: 14 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: 60 Estimated Water Time: 3 hours plus a break Tide times & heights: Current information: Hazards: Wind strength: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph) 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 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot) Total distance: Level 1: Up to 6 miles Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 1 Rating Comments: Location (Optional): 17005 SW 92nd Ave, Portland, OR Photos (optional):