Wet Wednesday in West Linn - L2 - T2662

When
August 26, 2026
2:00 PM
Location
Willamette Park West Linn
Spaces left
2
Registered
8 registrants

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Members with wet exit certification
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Full Name:: Paige Light
Narrative:: Join Paige for an afternoon paddle up to the Narrows before the General meeting at Willamette Park in West Linn. We'll meet at the Non Motorized Boat Launch on the Tualatin River, in Willamette Park and launch there. Then we'll cross the Willamette and paddle up river a couple of miles, up through the narrows if there's enough water, or up the East side of Rock Island if the water is too low, returning down the West bank to the put in. Along the way, we'll find a good spot for a chance to practice wet exits and rescues, and rolls, have a snack, and a bio break. Then we'll return to the put in by 5 pm so foks can get boats loaded and into dry clothes for pizza and salad at 6, and our general meeting with learning stations at 7 pm. Be sure to register for the General meeting if you are going to attend, as we need accurate numbers for the pizza order.
Watch for an update on potential weather closer to the paddle. Wear a spray skirt, no immersion wear required, the river is a balmy 72 degrees and 1/2 to 1 knot of current. Maybe bring a warmer layer for dinner in case you have wet hair, I know I will!
Meeting Time:: 2:00:00 PM
Launch Time:: 2:30:00 PM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in::https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y9mVGAZcYKg33SUM6
Take out:: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather:: Cancel
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: None
Primary Organizer:: Paige Light-Powell
Co-Organizer(s)::
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:: 75
Estimated Water Temperature:: 72
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 2.5 hours
Tide times & heights:: na
Current information:: .5 to 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 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
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::
Location::https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y9mVGAZcYKg33SUM6
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: na
Link to map of route (Optional):

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