Paddle Up The Willamette L2, 4-28-22

When
April 28, 2022
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location
Willamette Park, West Linn
Spaces left
1

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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: david smith

Activity Title: Paddle Up The Willamette L2, 4-28-22
Date of Activity: 4/28/2022
Narrative: Please join Joe Howell and me for a paddle up the Willamette. We'll depart from Willamette Park in West Linn and paddle south, upriver past some ancient and interesting islands known as the Narrows and head toward Willow Island about 4 miles upstream. Paddlers should be familiar with paddling in moving water of at least 2 knots thru the Narrows. Once thru the narrows, currents will be weaker as we proceed to Willow Island. At Willow Island we'll take a short break before heading back downriver to our launch site. Total time for the trip will be 3-4 hours. Parking is free and there are restrooms available. Drysuits are required as the water is still in the low 50s.

Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willamette Park, West Linn
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: David Smith
Assistant Organizer(s): Joe Howell
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: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 55°
Estimated Water Temperature: 52°
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours max
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information: Current will be up to 2 knots in the Narrows
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 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:
Location (Optional): 1905 Volpp St, West Linn, OR 97068
Photos (optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon