Comments and Discussion
Narrative: It’s time to get the dust off the ol’ kayak and head to the Willamette Narrows. We’ll paddle round-trip from West Linn’s Willamette Park, heading upstream to “the Narrows” and perhaps a mile or so further. The current should be relatively mild in the back channels where we’ll be. This is one of the prettiest sections of the Willamette in the metro area. This will be a moderately-relaxed pace paddle so that we can enjoy the scenery. We’ll poke around the various passages and get out of our boats somewhere for a “late” lunch (probably above the Narrows) before heading back to Willamette Park. Total river miles will be around six to eight, 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. We'll plan to launch from the main boat launch area; please be water-ready at 10:30 a.m. You can use the dock or boat ramp. It’s okay for vehicles without trailers to park there this time of year. Paddlers should expect to stay with a pod. Bathrooms are available; free parking. SUPs, canoes, and boats 10’ and longer are welcome providing that you can maintain a minimum 3 mph paddling speed. Projected: Gauge at 56 ft, 10,000 cfm (25th percentile). Meeting Time: 9:45:00 AM Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Willamette Park, 12th Street, West Linn, OR Boat Ramp Take out: Willamette Park, 12th Street, West Linn, OR Route Alternative for bad weather: None Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit Primary Organizer: Chris Mayou Assistant 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: Chris Mayou 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: 46 Estimated Water Temperature: 52 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): Four hours Current information: 1-2 knots 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 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass 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 2: Less than 1 mile Overall rating: Level 2 Location (Optional): 1905 Volpp Street West Linn, OR 97068
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon
