Ross Island Counterclockwise - L1 - T2556

When
July 06, 2025
9:30 AM
Location
Willamette Park Boat Ramp, Portland
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Full Name: Nicholas Marshall
Narrative: Join for a relaxed paddle around Ross Island. This is one of Nick’s mentored paddles with Jon Light-Powell serving as the mentor.

We will meet at Willamette Park in Portland by the boat ramp at 9:30am and launch at 10:00am, and we will be off the water by 1:00pm.

We will circumnavigate Ross Island counterclockwise and be on the lookout for wildlife. We will stop at the northern point of Ross Island for a break for lunch. Someplace around Toe Island, we will have an opportunity for rescue practice (optional).

Bring snacks/lunch/water, and sun protection.

The water temperature is expected to be 65-70°F, so cold water protective clothing is not required. If you want to practice rescues, something like a Farmer John wet suit might be nice.

Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willamette Park Boat Ramp, Portland
Take out: Willamette Park Boat Ramp, Portland
Route Alternative for bad weather: Head to the Ross Island Lagoon
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Nicholas Marshall
Co-Organizer(s): Jon Light-Powell
Has organizer paddled here before? No
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
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 70-80F
Estimated Water Temperature: 65-70F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3hrs
Tide times & heights: 2025/07/06 Sun 01:50 AM 3.04 H
2025/07/06 Sun 11:26 AM 0.28 L
2025/07/06 Sun 4:01 PM 1.73 H
2025/07/06 Sun 8:15 PM 0.88 L
Current information:
Hazards:
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
Rating Comments:
Location: 45°28'31.9"N 122°40'07.7"W
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Morrison Bridge
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon