Willamette Park to Elk Rock L2

Full Name: Peter Bezwerchyj
Activity Title: Willamette Park to Elk Rock L2
Date of Activity: 3/13/2024
Narrative: Willamette River, Willamette Park, Portland Oregon, to Milwaukie Oregon
Willamette River Portland Oregon. Put in at Willamette Park Oregon. Note specific location below. Paddle the Willamette River South. Passing under the Selwood Bridge. We will be traveling upstream against the current with no tide assist. Our intended destination is Milwaukie Oregon. Dependent on weather & river conditions. We will travel as far as possible. If conditions allow. Intent is to paddle to Milwaukie Bay Park or Elk Rock Island.
Dry suit shall be required. This is a Level 2 trip. Wet exit certification is required. Spray skirts must be worn at all times. Neoprene gloves and hood shall be required gear to have with you. It is highly recommended that you wear a hood & gloves. It is highly encouraged for you to wet test your dry suit. Also, to self-assess if you have enough insulation under your dry suit. The water will be extremely cold. Water temperature is 44 deg F. Be sure to have adequate layers of insulation. Weather for Wednesday forecasted is few showers & overcast. Air temperature forecast 41 to 52 deg F. Bring a lunch & consider a thermos with something hot. Extra & spare set of clothing, in dry bags. Be prepared so that we can have maximum fun.

Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: https://maps.app.goo.gl/psZ4qyDaCpq5EbWbA
Take out: https://maps.app.goo.gl/psZ4qyDaCpq5EbWbA
Route Alternative for bad weather: Shorten trip. Turn around.
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Peter Bezwerchyj
Co-Organizer(s): Jillian Rivas-Davila
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes
First Aid /CPR Person:
Maximum number of paddlers: 10 Total
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 41 to 52 degrees F
Estimated Water Temperature: 44 Degrees F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4.5 Hours
Tide times & heights: L 03:12 AM 0.07 Ft
H 07:52 AM 3.26 Ft
L 4:17 PM 0.43 Ft
H 8:19 PM 2.37 Ft

Current information: 1.5 Ft / Second, 0.9 Knots
Hazards: Shipping traffic
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 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: The water will be extremely cold. 44 Degrees
Location: 6500 S Macadam Ave, Portland, OR 97219
Photos (Optional): yes
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Portland Oregon Morrison Street Bridge