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This trip ins limited to OOPS members who are WEC. To register, you'll need to log into your member account on the OOPS website.
Narrative: Starting at the Gilbert River Boat Ramp on Sauvie Island, paddle the Little McNary lakes chain and portage into Pete's Slough. Paddle across Sturgeon Lake to the Gilbert River Wash, and explore the Gilbert River system back into Sturgeon Lake. Return following Ebb tide back to the Gilbert River Boat Ramp. YOU WILL NEED A VALID SAUVIE ISLAND PARKING PERMIT, Available at the Cracker Barrel store, or wherever fishing licenses are sold including BiMart and Fred Meyer. Meeting Time: 8:00:00 AM Launch Time: 8:45:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Little McNary Lake on road to Gilbert River Boat Ramp Take out: Gilbert River Boat Ramp Route Alternative for bad weather: If weather is really terrible, explore the McNary Lake chain and return Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Shorty wetsuit Primary Organizer: Brad Sheehan Assistant Organizer(s): TBD 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: TBD 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: 55-60 Estimated Water Temperature: 55 Estimated Water Time: 5 to 6 hours plus lunch and breaks Tide times & heights: 05/02 Tue 09:41 AM 3.32 H 05/02 Tue 06:24 PM -0.18 L Current information: Less than 2 knots on the Gilbert River 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 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered 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 3: 11 to 15 miles Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 2 Rating Comments: This could be considered a long Level 2 paddle, but the wind on Sturgeon Lake can present challenges. Location (Optional): http://www.dfw.state.or.us/maps/wildlife_areas/sauvie_features_ownership.pdf Photos (optional):
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon
