This trip is limited to members with a wet exit certification. 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. 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.
Narrative: The Cascade Locks shoreline from Marine Park to the east is surprisingly scenic. We'll explore this shoreline, leaving early and returning early to avoid the summer afternoon winds, and taking a break in a picturesque cove. Total distance will be about 7 miles
Meeting Time: 8:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Columbia Gorge Racing Assoc beach area
Take out: same
Route Alternative for bad weather: none
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Peter Carew
Assistant Organizer(s): none
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: 6
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 75
Estimated Water Temperature: 70
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3 1/2
Tide times & heights: n/a
Current information: 1
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably affects 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 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Level 2 based on potentially windy conditions
Location (Optional): Columbia Gorge Racing Association, Cascade Locks, Oregon
Photos (optional): yes
