Willamette Narrows and Beyond L2

When
April 21, 2021
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location
Willamette Park, Bernert Landing
Spaces left
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This trip is limited to members with a wet exit certification (except for level 1 trips when the paddler is not using a spray skirt....if the paddler is wearing a spray skirt on a level 1 paddle, the Wet Exit Certification is REQUIRED). To successfully register you will need to sign into your OOPS member account, and your account will need to be a member of the "Wet Exit Certified" group if you intend to wear a spray skirt. Your acceptance is conditional on approval by the Organizer, who may contact you with questions about your skills and equipment. If the measured water temperature is different enough from that listed below to warrant a change in required immersion protection, the Organizer will contact all participants and the Trips Board member with the update at least a day before the trip.
Full Name: Chris Mayou
Activity Title: Willamette Narrows and Beyond L2
Date of Activity: 4/21/2021
Narrative: Are you looking for a relaxing kayak trip? Look no further. 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 will be mild in the back channels and reasonable in the main channel. 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’ll poke around the various passages and get out of our boats somewhere for lunch (probably about a mile 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!

We'll plan to launch from the main boat ramp, a.k.a. Bernert Landing. It’s okay to park in the boat trailer spots until Memorial Day. If that rule has changed, there are additional parking spots across the street.

Please be water-ready at 10:00 a.m. Water temperature is in the mid-50s. Drysuit or Farmer John/Jane wetsuit required. Paddlers should expect to stay with the pod.

Bathrooms are available; free parking. Canoes with flotation and kayaks 12’ and longer are welcome. No inflatables, please.

Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willamette Park, Bernert Landing
Take out: Willamette Park, Bernert Landing
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Chris Mayou
Assistant Organizer(s): Paula Brottman
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? No
First Aid /CPR Person: Paula Brottman
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: 60-75
Estimated Water Temperature: 57
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hours
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information: 1 knot estimated
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 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: This is an easy Level 2. But you must be wet-exit certified for a Level 2 trip.
Location (Optional): Willamette Park, 12th Street, West Linn, OR
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