Comments and Discussion
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.
If you register for this event and find that you need to cancel please notify the trip organizer and cancel through the website. Members on the waitlist cannot be added to the roster or notified they are now eligible to attend unless your registration is removed from the trip. To cancel please go to the event registration page on the website and click on "Already Registered". A page will open that will allow you to cancel.
Narrative: We'll be putting in at Willamette Park and paddling north past Ross Island and down around the Hawthorne Bridge. On the way back we'll paddle on the east side of Ross Island. This will be a very relaxed and easy paddle. Perfect for those of you that have been recently wet exit certified. We will stop for lunch on the north end of Ross Island. Dress warmly and bring something warn to drink for lunch, Meeting Time: 9:30:00 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: Tom Waldron Co-Organizer(s): Steve Blackwood 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: High 40s Estimated Water Temperature: 43 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide Station: Morrison Street Bridge Tide times & heights: H: 4.57 AM 2.35' 4:50 PM 3.33' L: 12.22 PM 0.47' Current information: 1 MPH Hazards: Shipping traffic Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle 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: We may get a little wind but will adjust as necessary. Location (Optional): https://goo.gl/maps/AWuaPiKhprzUnJSn6 Photos (Optional): COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19