A Narrows Escape - L2 - T2627

When
May 03, 2026
9:30 AM
Location
Willamette Park Kayak Launch West Linn
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Full Name:: Jon Light-Powell
Narrative:: We have some nice warm days and a beautiful river and we should go out and have some fun. The Willamette at the Narrows is a bit low so this isn't going to be technically challenging paddle, just some excercise and paddling on the river.

We will launch from the Kayak Launch over by the confluence of the Willamette and the Tualitin River. We may do a little bracing and current entry right there at the Tualitin before heading upstream. We will probably stay river left and cross over to the top side of the Narrows from there as I don't think we can get in or out from the Top of the Narrows in this shallow water.
We will find a nice pool and if people want to try rescues or rolls they can have at it.
Bring a lunch, we will take a break on the beach there on the middle island (Rock?).

Wind is expected to be light 6-13 from the North. Forecast is 84 and Sunny. Bring a good hat and sunscreen. Bring a helmet if you want to flip your boat.
Meeting Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time:: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Willamette Park Kayak Launch
Take out:: 88QW+GX West Linn, Oregon
Route Alternative for bad weather:: Stay close to Willamette Park and play
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Shorty wetsuit
Primary Organizer:: Jon Light-Powell
Co-Organizer(s):: Seeking One
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:: 6
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 83
Estimated Water Temperature:: 58
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 4 -5 hours
Tide times & heights:: N/A
Current information:: Not Much
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 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 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 2
Rating Comments:: Worst Risk is limited landings out in the rock islands
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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