Cancelled - Willamette Bridge Tour, L1, 11-06-22

  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: Steve Blackwood
Activity Title: Willamette Bridge Tour, L1, 11-06-22
Date of Activity: 11/6/2022
Narrative: We will Put in at Willamette Park and take a nice leisurely paddle down the river. Going around Ross Island past the sub and around the Burnside Bridge. and back. This is the classic Portland paddle and if you haven't done it for a while fall is a great time to do it again. It will probably rain but that won't stop us. We will have dry or wet suits on. We can have lunch on the north end of Ross Island and enjoy the bridge view of the city.
Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willamette Park Portland
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: None
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Steve Blackwood
Assistant Organizer(s): Tom Waldron
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: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 40es
Estimated Water Temperature: 50es
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4
Tide times & heights: Sun High 3:52 am * 2.42 ft
Sun Low 10:41 am 0.17 ft
Sun High 3:24 pm 3.21 ft
Current information: =1mph
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 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance: Level 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 1
Rating Comments: Distance may be a little over 6 miles.
Location (Optional): https://goo.gl/maps/FH9LzCWRo97qMapr5
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19