Wednesday on the Willamette - L2 - T2645

When
July 08, 2026
9:00 AM
Location
Willamette Park Portland
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Full Name:: david smith
Narrative:: Please join me for a paddle up the Willamette River next Wednesday. We'll launch from Willamette Park in Portland and paddle to Geo. Rogers Park in Lake Oswego. Our meet time is 9 am with a launch at 9:30 am. Tides will be in our favor with a flood tide beginning around 8 am and an ebb tide starting around noon. We'll paddle by some floating homes, under a bridge, past Elk Rock Island and under a train trestle before arriving at George Rogers Park where we'll take a short break before heading back to our launch. Total distance will be about 10 miles. Weather is forecast to be partly sunny with a temp around 78°. It has every indication to be a pleasant day on the water. Restrooms are available at both parks. I suggest you use the Parking Kitty app at Willamette Park. The rate is $1 per hour.
Meeting Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Willamette Park Portland
Take out:: 6500 S Macadam Avenue
Route Alternative for bad weather:: TBD
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: None
Primary Organizer:: david smith
Co-Organizer(s):: A co-TO is welcome
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:: 78°
Estimated Water Temperature:: 68°
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 5 hours
Tide times & heights:: Low at 8:02 am, .95'; High at 12:05 pm, 1.74'
Current information:: 1 mph
Hazards::
Wind strength:: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
Waves, Swell, Breaking Waves: 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 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
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:: This paddle should be mostly level 1 conditions except for distance.
Location:: 6500 S Macadam Avenue
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: NOAA: Morrison Bridge, Portland
Link to map of route (Optional):

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