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This trip is limited to OOPS members who are WEC. To sign up you'll need to log into your member account on the OOPS website.
Reminder: Registration for every trip is always conditional upon final approval by the Trip Organizer. The TO may contact you to assess whether your skills & equipment are appropriate for the trip.
Narrative: We can't let the paddlers in Deception Pass have all the fun. Join Shawn and me on a relaxing paddle on a beautiful day. We will put in and take out from George Rogers park off of the Willamette. Bring a lunch and a readiness for fun. There's not much else to say, besides come paddle! Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM Launch Time: 10:45:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: George Rogers Park Take out: George Rogers Park Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John Primary Organizer: Adam Oken Assistant Organizer(s): Shawn Altman 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: 12 I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: 60 Estimated Water Temperature: 50 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3-4 hours Tide times & heights: N/A Current information: Willamette is a mild current, less than 2 knts 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 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half Total distance: Level 1: Up to 6 miles Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 2 Rating Comments: Location (Optional): Photos (optional):