Comments and Discussion
As with most trips at Events, signups will be at the Event.Narrative: Sign-up at the Event. Break camp (or leave your hotel room) and be on the road by 10:30 a.m. We’ll drive north, arriving at Beaver Creek (at Brian Booth State Park near Newport) about 11:30 for lunch and unloading. We’ll launch at 12:30 p.m., for a peaceful six-mile round-trip meander through twists and turns as we head east to where the creek narrows. The trip also includes a short paddle heading west from the launch to the beach! We should be off the water around 4:30 p.m. We’ll launch from the boat ramp on the east side, but flush toilets and a path to the beach are on the west side. Use your car if you want to access that bathroom; don’t even think about trying to cross the highway on foot on a weekend day.
Meeting Time: 11:30:00 AM Launch Time: 12:30:00 PM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Brian Booth State Park, boat launch Take out: Brian Booth State Park, boat launch Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: None Primary Organizer: Rich Becker Assistant Organizer(s): Chris Mayou or other event TOs 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: Dependent on number of TOs 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: 60 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3-4 hours Tide times & heights: Current information: minimal 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): Brian Booth State Park, Seal Rock, OR 97376.