Comments and Discussion
This trip is limited to members with a wet exit certification. 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. Your acceptance is conditional on approval by the Organizer, who may contact you with questions about your skills and equipment. If the measured water temperature is different enough from that listed below to warrant a change in required immersion protection, the Organizer will contact all participants and the Trips Board member with the update at least a day before the trip.Narrative: Come play in the mouth of Nehalem Bay. This is a good paddle for folks to check out the surf, play a bit, work on skills or just watch. We will launch from Nehalem State Park boat ramp ($5 parking) and journey to the mouth of the bay about two miles away. There is a sandy shoal at the mouth by the jetty, where the waves break, that covers as the tide rises. Because the waves break several times before they enter the mouth, the energy is lower and on the flood it is a fun place to play, even on a big day. It is also possible to hold position on the side away from the breaks to watch and pick your own level of challenge. This is a small area and it changes rapidly with the tide. As this is a coastal area at a river mouth, paddling in current and wind is to be expected. We will paddle against the flood on our way out keeping to the shoreline and paddle back with it. This paddle is planned during the flood and, although we may not stop for a formal lunch, it is often possible to land at several sandy spots. Getting knocked over a few times can be tiring, so it won't be a long day. Google Maps shows the area well, if you are interested. Afterward, we will likely find ourselves in Manzanita for an after paddle refreshment and gathering. As with any paddle, be sure to keep an eye on conditions for the day. Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Nehalem Bay State Park boat ramp Take out: Nehalem Bay State Park boat ramp Route Alternative for bad weather: will be rescheduled Required equipment: Helmet, Towline Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit Primary Organizer: Jillian Rivas-Davila Assistant Organizer(s): Bill Vonnegut 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: Jillian Rivas-Davila Maximum number of paddlers: 10 I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: 45-62 Estimated Water Temperature: 49-52 degrees Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours Tide times & heights: 7:52am 3.22ft low / 1:33pm 6.79ft high Current information: tidal range 3.57ft Hazards: Shipping traffic Wind strength: Level 3: 12-16 knots (19 mph) Swell/Surf size: Level 4: Waves up 6', Breaking Waves up to 4' Sea state: Level 3: Waves to paddle tops; numerous whitecaps, waves becoming longer Landing types: Level 3: Bad footing, rocky shores, or surf up to 1.5' Currents: Level 3: Up to 4 knots: paddlers must sprint to move forward Total distance: Level 1: Up to 6 miles Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 3