Level 1 - Evening Paddle - Sportcraft to Cedar Island Park - L1 - T2575

When
August 04, 2025
5:30 PM
Location
Sportcraft Boat Ramp
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Full Name: Brian Stewart
Narrative: Come enjoy winding down the day with a low key Willamette River paddle and friends. We’ll meet up at Sportcraft Boat Ramp (under the 205 bridge) to Cedar Island Park. Coming from the south, we’ll be able to see if we can paddle along the western shore - is there enough clearance under the bridge? And enough water to float our boats?

This interior of this island is the cove adjacent to Cedar Oak Boat Ramp. We’ll take a break along one of the shores of the parks and can practice skills if paddlers choose too.

After the shore break (bring snacks if you like; a bathroom is available in the boat ramp parking lot), we’ll head back. We may be able to paddle to western side of Goat Island too.

When we get back to Sportcraft, we’ll have enjoyed ourselves, likely not with wildlife, but with an evening on the water, good conversation, and great people.

5-6 miles, no parking fee, lots of opportunities to break if needed
No immersion gear necessary, but consider an insulated top/layer if you want to practice any skills

Meeting Time: 5:30:00 PM
Launch Time: 6:00:00 PM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Sportcraft Boat Ramp 1701 Clackamette Drive Oregon City, OR 97045
Take out: Sportcraft Boat Ramp 1701 Clackamette Drive Oregon City, OR 97045
Route Alternative for bad weather: Shorten trip
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Brian Stewart
Co-Organizer(s):
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: 6
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 76
Estimated Water Temperature: 75
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 2.5 hours
Tide times & heights: 4:05 pm 1.72’ high; 7:53 pm 0.96 low
Current information: <1 knot (estimated); current not available.
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: Current not available from NOAA. Gauge is trending between 3-7
Location: Cedar Oak Boat Ramp 4600 Elmran Drive West Linn, OR 97068
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Portland - Morrison Street Bridge
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon