Getting Comfortable in the Water: Fun with Rescue Practice - L2 - T2590

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September 20, 2025
8:30 AM
Location
Willamette Park West Linn
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Full Name:: Peggy Liggit
Email address:: peggy.liggit@gmail.com
Phone:: 734-646-9940
Activity Title:: Getting Comfortable in the Water: Fun with Rescue Practice
Date of Activity:: 9/20/2025
Narrative:: Come join Peggy Liggit and Brian Stewart as we explore ways to feel more comfortable and confident outside of our kayaks. Yes, that's right - we are going to intentionally be getting out of our boats and back in again. If you are new to self- and assisted-rescues, this class is for you. We'll meet at Willamette Park West Linn and paddle upstream to a quiet bay/cove and practice getting out and back into our kayaks. Dry suits are mandatory with appropriate base layers to accommodate your level of comfort in mid-60 degree water. Helmets are also recommended with rescue practice. This is a Level 2 paddle and all participants need to bring a sprayskirt.
Meeting Time:: 8:30:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Class
Put in:: 1100 12th St, West Linn, OR 97068 - Willamette Park, West Linn (drop your boats at the kayak launch spot, south of the shelter)
Take out:: Same as above
Route Alternative for bad weather:: none
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Peggy Liggit
Co-Organizer(s):: Brian Stewart
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:: Brian is also First Aid/CPR certified
Maximum number of paddlers:: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 65 degrees
Estimated Water Temperature:: 62 degrees
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 1.5 hours
Tide times & heights:: NA
Current information:: less than 2 kts
Hazards::
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 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 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing:: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 2
Rating Comments:: Since we will be practicing rescues - all participants need a spray skirt
Location:: https://www.google.com/maps/place/1100+12th+St,+West+Linn,+OR+97068/@45.3399627,-122.655143,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x549571a75fc76c17:0xfd09a81e55f43e97!8m2!3d45.3395875!4d-122.652446!16s%2Fg%2F11c3q4q7qq?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkwMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
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COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: NA
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