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.
Please note, not following the cancellation procedures may affect your ability to register for future trips and events.
Cancellations
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Notifying the Primary Organizer
The primary organizer’s name can be found in the Narrative of the trip on the website. To e-mail the organizer directly, log into your OOPS account, select "Member Directory" under "Membership," search for the name of the organizer, click on their name, and press the "Send Message" button. If you have their phone number you can text them as well.
Cancelling off the Waitlist
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Narrative: Enjoy the wonderful Willamette and interesting Ross Island on my 2nd
mentored paddle with the ever-engaging co-TO Robin R. as we go from
Willamette Park up to River Place Marina, circumnavigating Ross Island,
including of one of my favorite paddles in Portland. It has striking views
of the Ross Island, Tilikum Crossing, Marquam, and Hawthorne Bridges, the
south waterfront, "Pill-Hill", OMSI, River Place Marina, and downtown
Portland, including 2 public docks and 2 public beaches, as well as lots of
nature, including varied water fowl, and maybe an eagle or two. There are
also a remarkable number of interesting boats and houseboats anchored
hereabouts.
We'll launch from the beach and rightmost dock at Willamette Park in
Portland (*not* Willamette Park in West Linn). We will determine specific
crossings and exact route while on the water, but basically we plan to head
into downtown Portland on the east side of the river, going under 3 bridges,
visit River Place, and head back to our put-in on the west side of the river,
staying close to Ross Island.
Expect moderate wind, some current (we're against the ebb tide on return),
and some rain -- appropriate for Autumn in Portland. I'm hoping for color
change on the trees as well. Also, let's watch out for other hazards,
including other boats, debris, shallow water, and algae in the lagoon.
There is lots of parking in the parking lot, you pay at the machines. Be
sure to park in the car spots unless you have a trailer. There are adjacent
restrooms.
This will be a relaxed pace paddle, so we can enjoy the scenery. We follow
the OOPS pod protocol, so please plan to stay with the group. Only for
hard-shell Kayaks 12 feet or longer. This is a Level 2 trip -- spray skirts
and wet exit certification are required. We launch at 10 AM, with the
safety talk at 9:50 AM.
Meeting Time: 9:15:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willamette Park, PORTLAND
Take out: Willamette Park, PORTLAND
Route Alternative for bad weather: shorten route, either just around the island or just to the lagoon
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Full wet suit
Primary Organizer: Joseph P. SKUDLAREK
Co-Organizer(s): Robin Rabiroff
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: Robin Rabiroff
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: 58-63
Estimated Water Temperature: 62
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): about 4 hours
Tide Station: 9439221 Portland Morrison Street Bridge, OR
Tide times & heights:
2023/10/14 Sat 01:12 AM 0.42 L
2023/10/14 Sat 05:28 AM 2.52 H
2023/10/14 Sat 12:42 PM 0.31 L
2023/10/14 Sat 5:38 PM 3.31 H
Current information: expect < 1kt
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
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: expect some rain and some wind
Location: 45.475373, -122.668408
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)
