Comments and Discussion
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. Your acceptance is conditional on approval by the Organizer, who may contact you with questions about your skills and equipment.
Narrative: This is a very easy paddle from Corvallis to Albany. Paddle is 12 miles long. There’s always a chance to see deer, eagles, fish, otter and other wild life. With the water level still above summer levels, we don’t expect to see any ripples above Hyatt Park and no shallows above Bryant. Put in is behind the old Michaels Landing Restaurant, 603 NW 2nd St Corvallis, OR 97330. Take out is Bryant's Park, 801 Bryant Way SW, Albany, OR 97321. Both put in and take out are nice long beaches.
Plenty of spots to stop. Will probably have lunch at Half Moon Bend Landing.
We will all meet at Michaels Landing, the shuttle will start at 10 am, so please be ready. Meeting Time: 09:30:00 AM Launch Time: 11:00:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Michaels Landing Restaurant, 603 NW 2nd St Corvallis, OR 97330 Take out: Bryant’s Park, 801 Bryant Way SW, Albany, OR 97321 Route Alternative for bad weather: None Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John Primary Organizer: Steve Pruett Assistant Organizer(s): Bob Freshman 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: 12 I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: 70 Estimated Water Temperature: 62 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours Tide times & heights: None Current information: N/A 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 3: 11 to 15 miles Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 1 Rating Comments: Mileage is over the level one limit, but this is an easy paddle. Location (Optional): 603 NW 2nd St Corvallis, OR 97330