Skills practice at the narrows - L2 - T25A5

When
November 08, 2025
9:30 AM
Location
West Linn Boat Ramp
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Full Name:: Sara Spink
Narrative:: We will begin our paddle at Willamette Park in West Linn, following the west side of the Willamette before crossing over to the narrows. Water height is projected to be 57-58 feet, participants should be comfortable paddling in current. When we are done playing in the narrows we can come around to Rock Island to look for a spot to take a snack break. We will then return to our launch point. This is estimated to be about a 6-mile paddle.

We'll meet and launch at the main/motorized launch unless there is a lot of traffic.
Please arrive by 9:30 am and be ready to launch at 10 a.m. Water temperature is currently 52 and dropping, air temperature projected to be in the 50s once the sun is up, so immersion wear is required. Weather updates will be sent prior to the trip. If we cancel due to conditions at the narrows, we will plan to meet at cedar oak boat ramp for some cold water skills practice.
Meeting Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time:: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: 1100 12th St, West Linn, OR 97068
Take out:: 1100 12th St, West Linn, OR 97068
Route Alternative for bad weather:: 4600 Elmran Dr, West Linn, OR 97068 - cold water roll and rescue practice
Required equipment:: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Sara Spink
Co-Organizer(s):: Robin Rabiroff
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:: Sara Spink
Maximum number of paddlers:: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 50
Estimated Water Temperature:: 52
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 4 hours
Tide times & heights:: N/A
Current information:: Gage height 58.5
Hazards::
Wind strength:: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
Swell/Surf size:: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves
Sea state:: Level 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered whitecaps
Landing types:: Level 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees
Currents:: Level 3: Up to 4 knots: paddlers must sprint to move forward
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 narrows can get spicy depending on the water level and flow. We can choose how to navigate this area based on the comfort level of the group and the conditions we observe when we arrive.
Location:: 1100 12th St, 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:: N/A
Link to map of route (Optional):

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon