Comments and Discussion
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. Sprayskirt usage is discussed in the OOPS Activity Policy Sec. F.
Intermediate Strokes – Sculling and Bow Rudders
Sculling: Sculling is all about blade control, and learning to scull will also help you improve any strokes - like sweeps, bow and stern rudders - in which a variable blade angle is useful. Sculling is a very flexible stroke technique. It provides excellent stationary support, it can move the kayak sideways, and can also help you recover from a failed brace or roll. Unlike a draw stroke, sculling provides continuous support – a significant advantage, particularly in rough water. It is also the preferred technique for disengaging yourself from a multi-kayak raft-up. We'll begin our sculling instruction standing in waist-deep water so that you can dial in an effective climbing angle for your blade and gain confidence in the support that it provides. Once you get the hang of it, we'll transition to our kayaks. Bow Rudders: The bow rudder is a very powerful turning stroke that's faster than a stern rudder and more precise than a sweep, and it's also a great stroke for maneuvering in confined spaces. When you want to crank the bow to port or starboard with speed and precision, the bow rudder is your best friend. Sprayskirts aren’t required. Either Euro or Stick paddles are fine. Bathrooms available. Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM Type of activity: Class Put in: Cedaroak Boat Ramp-4600 Elmran Dr, West Linn, OR 97068 Take out: Same Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: None Primary Organizer: Moulton Avery Assistant Organizer(s): Bob Freshman Has organizer paddled here before? Yes Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No Organizer's first aid and CPR current? No First Aid /CPR Person: Bob Freshman Maximum number of paddlers: 8 I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: 75F - 80F Estimated Water Temperature: >75F Estimated Water Time: 3 hours Tide times & heights: None Current information: None 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 Overall rating: Level 1 Rating Comments: As this is an intermediate class, participants should be familiar with maneuvering their kayaks and comfortable with forward and sweep strokes. Location (Optional): 4600 Elmran Dr, West Linn, OR 97068