Willamette Narrows and Beyond

This trip is limited to members with a wet exit certification (except for level 1 trips when the paddler is not using a spray skirt....if the paddler is wearing a spray skirt on a level 1 paddle, the Wet Exit Certification is REQUIRED).  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 if you intend to wear a spray skirt.  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.

Please join Bob Freshman and me for a paddle up the Willamette River. We'll meet in West Linn at Willamette Park at 9 am and launch by 9:30. We'll make our way up river thru the Narrows, a small group of islands along the way. From there, we'll make our way farther upriver to a deserted mansion across from the top of Willow Island. It's a great place for a takeout and refreshments Total distance will be approximately 8 miles. Restrooms are available. Parking is free, but you must not use spots reserved for vehicles with trailers. We should be back at our launch by 1:30 pm.

Full Name: David smith
Email address: davlsmith@yahoo.comM
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: West Linn's Willamette Park Boat Launch
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: David Smith
Assistant Organizer(s): Bob Freshman
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:
Maximum number of paddlers: 12
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: 68°
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information: 1-2 knots
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 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
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: This will be a level 1 paddle except for distance and possibility of winds above 8 mph
Location (Optional): Bernert Landing 1905 Volpp St, West Linn