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Narrative: Join Dave Smith and me for a pleasant paddle out of West Linn Willamette Park. We'll meet at 10 to be ready to launch by 10:30, and paddle upriver on the right side (river left as the current flows), paddling behind the rock islands to enjoy the peaceful, natural beauty. Depending on water level, we can exit through a slot into the main river or stay behind the islands to come out at the top. We'll work our way upriver and behind Willow Island where we'll decide on a stopping point for lunch. Afterward, we'll head back downriver and see if there's enough water to explore in and around the rocks of the Narrows as we work our way back toward our launch point. Total distance should be about 8 miles. Air temps will start around 58 and climb to about 70. Water temp will be about 59, so a minimum of full wetsuit will be required. I'll be wearing my dry suit. It should be a sunny day with winds forecast between 7 and 9 mph, making for a very pretty day on the water.
Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willamette Park and Bernert Landing Boat Ramp
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: Shorter trip or cancellation, depending on interest
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Full wet suit
Primary Organizer: Joe Howell
Co-Organizer(s): Dave Smith
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: 58-75
Estimated Water Temperature: 59
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide Station: NA
Tide times & heights: NA
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 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees
Currents: Level 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Level 2 due to 8-9 mph winds and distance
Location: Willamette Park and Bernert Landing Boat Ramp, Volpp Street, West Linn, OR
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Link to map of route (Optional)
