The Willamette Narrows and Beyond, L2, 7-14-22

When
July 14, 2022
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Location
Bernhardt Landing, Willamette Park West Linn
Spaces left
1

Registration

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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: david smith
Activity Title: The Willamette Narrows and Beyond, L2, 7-14-22
Date of Activity: 7/14/2022
Narrative: Join Joe Howell and me for a trip up the Willamette. We'll launch from Willamette Park in West Linn (not Portland) and paddle up through the Narrows to Willow Island about 4 miles south of our launch point. Currents in the Narrows are very mild now measuring only 54'. Parking is free and restrooms are available. As added incentive, sign up to see the newest boat I'll be paddling. I had to drive to Seattle to get it from a guy named George.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Bernhardt Landing, Willamette Park West Linn
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: David Smith
Assistant Organizer(s): Joe Howell
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: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 83°
Estimated Water Temperature: 67°
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information: 1 knot
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 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
Rating Comments:
Location (Optional): 45.33899, -122.64954
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19

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