Willamette Falls Paddle - L2 - T25A6

When
November 09, 2025
9:00 AM
Location
Willamette River Oregon City Boat Launch
Spaces left
3
Registered
3 registrants

Registration

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Full Name:: Steve Blackwood
Narrative:: We will meet at the boat launch near Sportcraft Landing in Oregon City. We will paddle out into the river where we will do some rescues practice. The water is around 50 deg F. You will need to dress for the water. This will require adequate layers under your drysuit. A helmet is required.
After some rescues we will paddle up to the falls. This is where the current will be running fast. We will find a big eddy where we can practice crossing into the fast current and developing our skills, you are encouraged to test yourself in this dynamic water. Each individual will work within their comfort range. The water here is beautiful and dynamic. WE can play in this area until. we tire and want to head back. Usually no longer that 2 hours or less.
Meeting Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Willamette River Oregon City Boat Launch. https://maps.app.goo.gl/L3hWoqP3h6FDLodMA
Take out:: Willamette Rive Oregon City Boat Launch. https://maps.app.goo.gl/L3hWoqP3h6FDLodMA
Route Alternative for bad weather:: None
Required equipment:: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Steve Blackwood
Co-Organizer(s):: Need a volunteer
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::
Maximum number of paddlers:: 5
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:: 50
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 3 hrs
Tide times & heights:: 2025/11/09 Sun 07:30 AM 1.69 H
2025/11/09 Sun 2:05 PM 0.64 L
Current information:: 3kts Plus
Hazards::
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 3: Up to 4 knots: paddlers must sprint to move forward
Total distance:: Level 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing:: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 2
Rating Comments:: Level of current speed is by choice.
Location:: https://maps.app.goo.gl/L3hWoqP3h6FDLodMA
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Morrison Street Bridge
Link to map of route (Optional):

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon