Comments and Discussion
Narrative: Sign-up at the Event. Organizers will determine length of trip and trip rating at the event. Practice pronouncing the name of this lake as you explore some of its many arms. Interesting train trestles. Very remote feel. Use Takenitch Landing Boat Ramp or the small take-out area just north of it (fee or pass required):https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/siuslaw/recreation/recarea/?recid=42589&actid=78 Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Tahkenitch Landing Boat Ramp Take out: Tahkenitch Landing Boat Ramp Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: None Primary Organizer: Marty Martinez Assistant Organizer(s): Peter Carew Has organizer paddled here before? No Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No Organizer's first aid and CPR current? No First Aid /CPR Person: Maximum number of paddlers: 14 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: 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 1 Rating Comments: Trip rating may vary depending on planned length of trip. Location (Optional): Tahkenitch Landing Boat Ramp