Comments and Discussion
Narrative: Milwaukie Riverfront Park to George Rogers and perhaps up to Hog Is. (6-9 miles RT) We’ll meet at Milwaukie Riverfront Park at 9:30 a.m. and plan to launch around 10:15 a.m. We’ll be paddling upriver against the tide and current, so it will be slower going than our return trip, but we’ve done it before at this flow rate and gage height, and we can do it again! Heading back will be a breeze. Lunch at George Rogers Park, Lake Oswego. Parking is free, but it can be limited. If you don’t find a NON-trailer spot at the boat ramp, plan B is to drop off your boat and park across the street in the business area. Single vehicles are NOT allowed in the trailer parking spots. You can launch from the dock, ramp, or rocky beach. Bathrooms are available. We will observe the Four Ps: Please Plan to be a Pod Participant! If you are a lone wolf, this is not the trip for you. This will be a relaxed pace trip; SUPs are welcome. Tides at Morrison St. Bridge: 2018/03/07 Wed 08:27 AM 2.75 H 2018/03/07 Wed 5:16 PM 0.85 L Gage projected to be 5.5 to 7.5. Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM Launch Time: 10:15:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Milwaukie Riverfront Park Boat Ramp Take out: Milwaukie Riverfront Park Boat Ramp Route Alternative for bad weather: None. Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit Primary Organizer: Chris Mayou Assistant Organizer(s): Joe Howell, Rich Becker 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: Chris Mayou Maximum number of paddlers: 14 (two pods, as needed) I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: 53 Estimated Water Temperature: 45 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5-6 hours Tide times & heights: Morrison St. Bridge: 2018/03/07 Wed 08:27 AM 2.75 H 2018/03/07 Wed 5:16 PM 0.85 L Current information: River current approx. 1-2 knots 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 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: No open crossing Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 2 Location (Optional): 11211 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR 97222
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon
