Willamette Narrows to Hebb County Park R.T. Level 2

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

Full Name:Chris Mayou
Activity Title: Willamette Narrows to Hebb County Park R.T. Level 2
Date of Activity: 8/25/2021
Narrative: We’ll paddle round-trip from West Linn’s Willamette Park, head upstream to the Narrows, and then continue another 4 miles upstream to Clackamas County’s Hebb Park. This is a total of 11-12 miles round-trip. The current will be mild in the back channels and reasonable in the main channel. This trip includes one of the prettiest sections of the Willamette in the metro area. This will be a relaxed pace paddle so that we can enjoy the scenery.
Lunch will be at Hebb Park or another spot along the route.
We'll plan to launch from the beach area on the west side of the park, where the Tualatin River meets the Willamette River. There is a reasonably decent path at the far west end of the beach area. Bring wheels if you have them.
Please be water-ready at 10:00 a.m. Water temperature is in the high-60s or low 70s. Air temperature around 70-78. No immersion wear is required. Paddlers should expect to stay with the pod.
Bathrooms are available at both Willamette and Hebb Parks. Free parking. Canoes with flotation and kayaks 12’ and longer are welcome providing that you can maintain a minimum 3 mph paddling speed. No inflatables, please

Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willamette Park, 1100 12th St, West Linn, OR 97068 near confluence
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Chris Mayou
Assistant Organizer(s):
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: 6
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 70-78
Estimated Water Temperature: 70
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hours
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information: < 1 knot
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 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
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 1
Rating Comments:
Location (Optional): Willamette Park, 1100 12th St, West Linn, OR 97068
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