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Skamakowa Event: Vista Park to Pillar Rock Island and back - L2
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Skamakowa Event: Vista Park to Pillar Rock Island and back - L2
When
September 27, 2024
8:00 AM
Location
Vista Park Waterfront
Spaces left
8
Registration
Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime.
OOPS Paddler (No WEC required)
A level 1 paddler requires no WEC. this ticket is for anyone.
TO and Safety
Password Reserved for TO use
Full Name:
Ken Sund
Narrative:
Join Ken Sund and Franca Cioria and get forward stroke tips from the Sacramento River 100 mile race’s only woman finisher. We will paddle down the mighty Coumbia to a mid channel island and back. Route will be fine tuned by wind.
Meeting Time:
8:00:00 AM
Launch Time:
8:30:00 AM
Type of activity:
Paddle Trip
Put in:
Vista Park Waterfront
Take out:
Same as put in
Route Alternative for bad weather:
TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection:
Farmer John
Primary Organizer:
Ken Sund
Co-Organizer(s):
TBD
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:
Ken Sund
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:
65
Estimated Water Temperature:
60s
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):
4 hours
Tide times & heights:
Will check
Current information:
1-2 kts
Hazards:
Shipping traffic
Wind strength:
Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Swell/Surf size:
Level 2: Waves up to 2', 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 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
Total distance:
Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing:
Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating:
Level 2
Rating Comments:
Wind direction and strength may increase rating
Location:
Lower Columbia River downstream of Skamakowa
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip:
Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:
Skamakowa
Link to map of route (Optional)