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South Coast Event: Coos River - L2
When
July 11, 2025
8:00 AM
Location
Eastside Boat Ramp
Spaces left
6
Registration
Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime.
TO and Safety
Password Reserved for TO use
Full Name:
Mark Niemann-Ross
Narrative:
This trip will start with a 30 minute drive up to Eastside Boat Ramp in Coos Bay. We will launch from eastside boat ramp at 10:00 am, then paddle upstream along the Coos River. At no later than 4:00 pm, (more likely at 1:00 pm/lunch) we will turn around and paddle downstream back to Eastside Boat Ramp
Meeting Time:
8:00:00 AM
Launch Time:
10:00:00 AM
Type of activity:
Paddle Trip
Put in:
Eastside Boat Ramp
Take out:
Same
Route Alternative for bad weather:
Cancel
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection:
Farmer John
Primary Organizer:
Mark Niemann-Ross
Co-Organizer(s):
Has organizer paddled here before?
No
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:
6
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:
Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:
70
Estimated Water Temperature:
60
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):
6
Tide times & heights:
Low 9:04 am @ -1.27ft
High 3:50 pm @ 5.34ft
Current information:
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Hazards:
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 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered 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 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating:
Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/6asvFwa8e3bCoRSv6
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip:
Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:
Coos Bay - isthmus slough (
https://tides.willyweather.com/or/coos-county/coos-bay--isthmus-slough-entrance.html
)
Link to map of route (Optional)