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This trip is limited to members with a wet exit certification (except for level 1 trips when the paddler is not using a spray skirt). To successfully register you will need to sign into your OOPS member account, and your account will need to be a member of the "Wet Exit Certified" group if you intend to wear a spray skirt.
Narrative: Let's Opt Outside the day after Thanksgiving and work off some of that stuffing and pie! Join Bob Freshman and me for a relatively short paddle from Sellwood Park to Elk Rock and back. I have paddled out of Sellwood Park many times, but I have always gone north. I'd like to go south and check out Elk Rock this time. We can take a break on Elk Rock Island and may even be able to paddle around behind it for the return back to Sellwood Park. Total trip should be about 5 miles. Bring along a snack/lunch, water, and maybe a warm beverage. I'll bring a thermos of hot tea and cups, as well, in case you need a warm-up at the snack break. Bathrooms available right beside the parking lot which also offers free parking. Temps should be around 50-52. 20% chance of precip, and winds about 7 mph. Water temps will be around 48, so a full wetsuit will be required.
After-paddle gathering worth considering at the Muddy Rudder or other suitable venue. What do you say? Fresh air, paddling and camaraderie the day after Thanksgiving? Join us! Meeting Time: 10:30:00 AM Launch Time: 11:00:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Sellwood Riverfront Park Take out: Sellwood Riverfront Park Route Alternative for bad weather: None. Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Full Wetsuit Primary Organizer: Joe Howell Assistant Organizer(s): Bob Freshman Has organizer paddled here before? No 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: 12 I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: 45-52 Estimated Water Temperature: 45-50 Estimated Water Time: 3 hrs. including break on Elk Rock Tide times & heights: NA Current information: <1 mph Hazards: Possible boat traffic 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 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees 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: Changes in wind and precipitation could elevate to high level 1 Location (Optional): 45°27'57.1"N 122°39'48.2"W