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Trip is limited to OOPS members who are Wet Exit Certified. To register, you must log into your member account on the OOPS website.
Narrative: Join this paddle launching from Rogers Landing in Newberg and taking out at Boones Ferry Marina in Wilsonville. The distance is approximately 12 miles on the Willamette with a current assist. Now, the current is running in our downstream direction at about 1.5 miles per hour, that is likely to increase next week due to the forecasted rain and snow. There could be some moderate eddy's from the current if it increases substantially by next Saturday. We will meet at 10 AM at Rogers Landing and shuttle some vehicles to Boones Ferry Marina. Launch time will be at 11 AM. Total trip time should be in the 3-4 hour range depending on how much current assist we have that day. We will take a lunch break along the way, so please bring food and water, perhaps something hot to drink. I have done this paddle both in summer and winter, likely not to have much or any other boat traffic that day. There is a $5 parking fee per vehicle at Boones Ferry Marina. Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM Launch Time: 11:00:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Roger Landing County Park, Newberg Take out: Boones Ferry Marina-Wilsonville Route Alternative for bad weather: The trip will be rescheduled Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit Primary Organizer: Bob Freshman Assistant Organizer(s): Dan Numbers, Steve Pruett, Richard Becker 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: Bob Freshman Maximum number of paddlers: 14 I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: Low to Mid 40's Estimated Water Temperature: Low 40's Estimated Water Time: 3-4 Hours Tide times & heights: NA Current information: 1.5 to 3 MPH 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 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half Total distance: Level 3: 11 to 15 miles Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing Paddling Environment: Level 1: Sheltered water Overall rating: Level 2 Rating Comments: The length of the paddle, 12 miles, and the potential for some moderate eddy's and currents would make this a level 2. Location (Optional):https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rogers+Landing+County+Park/@45.2864514,-122.9651869,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xe7cb49dfb4224e13!8m2!3d45.2864514!4d-122.9651869 Photos (optional):
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