West Linn Wet Wednesday - L2 - T2585

When
September 03, 2025
2:00 PM
Location
West Linn Kayak Launch, 88QW+GX
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Full Name: Jon Light-Powell
Email address: jon.n.powell@gmail.com
Phone: 8052185622
Activity Title: West Linn Wet Wednesday
Date of Activity: 9/3/2025
Narrative: The Portland part of the Willamette is a bit green so lets move this (perhaps last of the summer) Wet Wednesday to West Linn and go up to the Narrows

Meet at the kayak launch in West Linn right by the confluence of the Tualitin and The Willamette. We will paddle up the West side of the river, go up into the islands, and find a nice deep calm spot to have some water fun (for those that want).
The Narrows is always a scenic and interesting place and the water should be nice and warm still in the slow moving areas up there.

Bring a snack and water and you may want to wear a light wet suit if you plan on taking a rescue swim. (though I think I will try it without).

If you have a Helmet, bring it. If you have a tow line and want to practice with it, bring it too.

Meeting Time: 2:00:00 PM
Launch Time: 2:45:00 PM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: 88QW+GX West Linn, Oregon
Take out: same
Route Alternative for bad weather: None
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Jon Light-Powell
Co-Organizer(s): Paige Light-Powell
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes
First Aid /CPR Person: Jon
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: 85
Estimated Water Temperature: 72
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3 hours
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information: 1-2 knots
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 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 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location: 88QW+GX West Linn, Oregon
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: N/A
Link to map of route (Optional)

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