Cedaroak Boat Ramp to Willamette Falls RT, L1, 8/30/22

When
August 30, 2022
8:15 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
Cedaroak Boat Ramp, 4600 Elmran Dr, West Linn, OR

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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: Tom Waldron
Activity Title: Cedaroak Boat Ramp to Willamette Falls RT, L1, 8/30
Date of Activity: 8/30/2022
Narrative: Viewing Willamette Falls from a kayak is always a treat and one of my favorite Portland area paddles. We’ll start at Cedaroak and work our way up river to the falls. If the current is strong we may have to eddy hop along the way or just go as far as suits our group. We’ll stop for lunch, a snack or just to take a break along the way. Weather looks promising, low 90’s, with little wind. At the falls we’ll stay clear of the fast water generated by the hydro-electric plant but get close enough to feel its power. The current will be with us on the way back so we should have an easy return. Cedaroak has restrooms and free parking.
Meeting Time: 8:15:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Cedaroak Boat Ramp
Take out: Cedaroak Boat Ramp
Route Alternative for bad weather: None
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Tom Waldron
Assistant Organizer(s): Dave Smith
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? No
First Aid /CPR Person: Dave Smith
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: 70 - 93
Estimated Water Temperature: 73
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide times & heights: At Morrison Street Bridge
High: 7:32 am 2.66 feet
Low: 3:04 pm 0.16 feet
Current information: 1 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 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: Distance approximately 8 miles.
Location (Optional): Cedaroak Boat Ramp, 4600 Elma, Dr, West Linn, OR 97068
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19

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Portland, Oregon