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Narrative: We can take advantage of the current on this 10 mile trip on the Willamette. Launch will be from the Boones Ferry Marina in Wilsonville. On the route we will pass the confluence of the Molalla River to the Willamette and then take a lunch break at Hebb Park. After lunch we will continue downstream and go through the Narrows. At very high water flows (above 80,000 CFS) the Narrows can be very interesting indeed but currently the flow is about 50,000 CFS, which should make the Narrows fun but not too challenging. There will be some stronger currents and eddies as we pass through the small islands, rock formations and narrow section of the river. You should be comfortable with paddling in this type of environment. I don’t anticipate anything above a Level 2 along the route. This is a very nice section of the Willamette and this early in the season there is generally not that much other boat traffic. Take out will be at Willamette Park in West Linn. We will meet at 10 AM at Boones Ferry Marina and set up the car shuttle, launching at 11AM. There are lots of good options nearby in West Linn for post paddle refreshments. Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM Launch Time: 11:00:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Boones Ferry Marina 26173 Boones Ferry Crossing NE Take out: Willamette Park 1100 12th St, West Linn Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Full wet suit Primary Organizer: Bob Freshman Assistant Organizer(s): Dan Numbers 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: 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: 50 Estimated Water Temperature: 45-50 Estimated Water Time: 3-4 hours depending on current Tide times & heights: None Current information: 2-3 MPH depending on location 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 2: 6 to 11 miles Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 2 Rating Comments: Possible stronger currents and eddies in the Narrows Location (Optional):https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Boones+Ferry+Marina,+26173+Boones+Ferry+Crossing+NE,+Aurora,+OR+97002/''/@45.2911339,-122.8453547,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x54956ede805f975f:0xcfe6a40e86ed6f98!2m2!1d-122.7753144!2d45.2911553!1m5!1m1!1s0x0:0xcfe6a40e86ed6f98!2m2!1d-122.7753144!2d45.2911553 Photos (optional): yes
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon
