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Maiden Voyage Unnamed Presidential Canoe - L1
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Maiden Voyage Unnamed Presidential Canoe - L1
When
June 10, 2024
9:30 AM
Location
Heritage Park, 227 NE Lake Road, Camas, WA 98607
Spaces left
0
Registered
13 registrants
Registration
Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime. Provisional acceptance pending approval by the trip organizer.
Registration is closed
Leader:
Michael Kipley
Narrative:
You have read about it and wondered when (or maybe "if") the launching of the Nieman-Ross hand built wood strip canoe will take place. Wonder no longer. Be part of the escorting flotilla on Lacamas Lake as we accompany the Presidential Canoe! THIS is a momentous event! Register quickly.
Meeting Time:
9:30:00 AM
Launch Time:
10:00:00 AM
Type of activity:
Paddle Trip
Put in:
Heritage Park, 227 NE Lake Road, Camas, WA 98607
Take out:
Same as launch
Route Alternative for bad weather:
N/A
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection:
Shorty wetsuit
Primary Organizer:
Michael Kipley
Co-Organizer(s):
Mark Niemann-Ross
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:
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:
+/- 60's - 70's
Estimated Water Temperature:
55
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):
2 - 3 hours
Tide times & heights:
Not applicable
Current information:
not applicable
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: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating:
Level 1
Rating Comments:
We will paddle the lake and, perhaps if conditions allow, continue up the creek that feeds the lake as far as navigable.
Location:
Heritage Park, 227 NE Lake Road, Camas, WA 98607
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip:
Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:
N/A
Link to map of route (Optional)