Comments and Discussion
Narrative: I don’t always drive to Portland, but when I do, I like to include a paddle trip. Please join me as we kayak round-trip from West Linn’s Willamette Park, heading upstream, to the “Narrows.” The current should be mild in the back channels and the areas close to shore where we’ll be. This is one of the prettiest sections of the Willamette in the metro area. This will be a relaxed pace paddle so that we can enjoy the scenery. We may find some small eddies to play in—strictly optional. We’ll poke around the various passages and possibly get out of our boats near Rock Island before heading back to Willamette Park. Total river miles will be between 4-6, depending on how much poking we do! Bring along a snack or lunch to eat at the park before we launch if you'd like. If it’s not limited to boats with trailers (seasonal dates) we’ll launch from Bernert Boat Landing. If we can’t launch from there, we'll launch from the small beach area where the Tualatin River enters the Willamette. Paddlers should expect to stay with a pod. Bathrooms are available; free parking. SUPs and boats 10’ and longer are welcome. No inflatables, please (she said with a smile). Meeting Time: 12:15:00 PM Launch Time: 1:00:00 PM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Willamette Park, West Linn Take out: Willamette Park, West Linn Route Alternative for bad weather: none Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Shorty wetsuit Primary Organizer: Chris Mayou Assistant Organizer(s): Rick 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: Maximum number of paddlers: 12 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: 60 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 2-3 hours Tide times & heights: Current information: We'll find the 1 knot current areas going upstream. 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 1: Up to 6 miles Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 2 Rating Comments: This trip really wavers between Level 1 and Level 2, mostly due to the limited landing area. I'm calling it Level 2. You must be wet-exit certified. Location (Optional): 1905 Volpp Street West Linn, OR 97068
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon
