Wednesday on the Willamette - L1 - T2629

When
May 20, 2026
10:00 AM
Location
Willamette Park Portland
Spaces left
6
Registered
4 registrants

Registration

OOPS Paddler (No WEC required)
A level 1 paddler requires no WEC. this ticket is for anyone.
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Full Name:: david smith
Narrative:: Please join Joe Howell and me for easy journey around Ross Island and vicinity next Wednesday. Weather is predicted to be mostly sunny with a high of 74°. Water temp is currently 65°. I'm wearing hydroskins, others may choose a dry or wet suit. Dress for your comfort level. We'll spend our time viewing the hustle/bustle of downtown Portland from the calm waters of the Willamette while enjoying sightings of various waterfowl, possibly a rogue sea lion or two (I saw one at Oregon City 2 days ago) and a 219' submarine we can cruise by to give our long kayaks some new perspective. Parking at Willamette Park in Portland is $1 per hour from 9-5. Use zone 1441 if you're using the Parking Kitty app. Restrooms are available. Total water time will be approx 2-3 hours.
Meeting Time:: 10:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 10:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Willamette Park Portland
Take out:: same
Route Alternative for bad weather:: TBD
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: None
Primary Organizer:: david smith
Co-Organizer(s):: Joe Howell
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:: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 74°
Estimated Water Temperature:: 65°
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 2-3 hours
Tide times & heights:: High at 7:57 am, 3.42'; Low at 5:06 pm, .07'
Current information:: less than 1 knot
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:: An easy level 1 paddle
Location:: 6500 S Macadam Avenue, Portland
Photos (Optional):: yes
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: NOAA at Morrison St Bridge
Link to map of route (Optional):

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon