Sellwood Park to Milwaukee Boat Launch, L1

You just joined OOPS and are looking for an easy paddle? This is for YOU.

We’ll launch from Sellwood Riverfront Park Kayak Launch, then paddle upriver to the Milwaukee Boat Launch where we’ll stop for lunch. If we feel like it, we can paddle up to and possibly around Elk Rock.

This is about a four mile round trip. 

Note this currently only requires a wet suit as I am anticipating a warmer day. As we get within the window of a weather forecast, this may be changed. I will contact all paddlers with final details.

Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM
Put in: 205 SE Spokane St, Portland, OR 97202
Take out: 205 SE Spokane St, Portland, OR 97202
Route Alternative for bad weather: Cancel
Minimum Immersion protection: Full wet suit
Primary Organizer: Mark Niemann-Ross
Co-Organizer(s): 
Maximum number of paddlers: 6
Estimated Air Temperature: 60
Estimated Water Temperature: 50
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): three hours
Current information: 1-2 knots
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 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment: 
Overall rating: Level 1
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19