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Activity Title: Kayaking in a digital World Date of Activity: 4/12/2018 Narrative: Join Mel Wishan (gear doc) as he plunges into cyberspace with all his digital helpers and learn how to use technology to paddle more safely, be more relaxed and navigate with ease. The class will start out with a dynamic presentation of Piloting and Dead Reckoning which will be the foundation for the segue into the use of GPS Receivers, VHF radios and digital applications that facilitate the acquiring of essential data; weather, tides, currents, wind and the ability to navigate in real time, always knowing where you are, how fast you are moving, in what direction and your eta. Whether you are on the Columbia, at the coast or on a beautiful tranquil lake, use technology to paddle with ease and simply enjoy more. This class will be held at Carson Wealth Management in the Lincoln Center, Bldg. 5, Suite 340, just off the 217 and Greenburg Rd.
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Meeting Time: 6:45:00 PM Launch Time: 7:00:PM Type of activity: Class Put in: 10200 SW Greenburg Rd Portland, Oregon 97223 Take out: Same Route Alternative for bad weather: none Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: None Primary Organizer: MeL Wishan Assistant Organizer(s): Digital Helpers 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: Mel Wishan Maximum number of paddlers: 15 I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: a mild 68 degrees Estimated Water Temperature: Whatever your liking Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 2 hours Tide times & heights: Always at 625 feet (snow zone) 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 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 5 Rating Comments: Hopefully, they are good! Location (Optional): https://goo.gl/maps/JWyC9ndzYEz