Ross Island and Bridges Tour L1, 12-19-21

When
December 19, 2021
9:15 AM - 1:30 PM
Location
Willamette Park
Spaces left
3

Registration

Member Registration
Active club members, including kayaking professional and lifetime. Provisional acceptance, pending approval by the trip organizer if this is a paddle

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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....if the paddler is wearing a spray skirt on a level 1 paddle, the Wet Exit Certification is REQUIRED). 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. 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.

Full Name: Steve Blackwood
Phone: 503-347-7463
Activity Title: Ross Island and Bridges Tour L1, 12-19-21
Date of Activity: 12/19/2021
Narrative: We will put in at Willamette Park off Macadam Street. There is a parking fee of $6 card only. This will be a level one paddle. It is a great time to get out and take a look at the house boats and travel up under the bridges. We may even see eagles and herons. Where else can you enjoy such an urban paddle?

It is cold, so paddlers need a dry suit and thermal underlayment. Gloves and something warm on the head. With proper preparation the cold is hardly noticeable. If it rains, we have dry suits on. Really this is a great time to get out and paddle. If you have questions about proper preparation, contact me or Bob Freshman.

Meeting Time: 9:15:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willamette Park
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: None
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Steve Blackwood
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: Low to mid 40es
Estimated Water Temperature: 45
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3.5 hrs
Tide times & heights:

High 5:11am 1.97 ft
Low 11:12 am .75 ft

Current information: 1.25 mph
Hazards: Shipping traffic
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 2: Less than 1 mile
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 1
Rating Comments: Level 1
Location (Optional): https://goo.gl/maps/A2PcMmEiEhwz6kwB9
Photos (optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19