Willamette Park to Hebb County Park RT, 8/26/2022 Level2

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: Tom Waldron
Activity Title: Willamette Park to Hebb County Park RT, 8/26/2022
Date of Activity: 8/26/2022
Narrative: This promises to be a great day on the water as the temperature is projected to be in the mid 90's. We will paddle from West Linn's Willamette Park, check out the Narrows and Willow Island, and have lunch at Hebb County Park. Trip length is on the upper end of Level 2. We'll paddle at a leisurely rate so we can enjoy the scenic beauty that the Willamette has to offer on this stretch of the river. Willamette Park has free parking and restrooms and there are restrooms at Hebb County Park as well. Come out and enjoy the company of your fellow OOPSters as we enjoy one of the last days of summer.
Meeting Time: 8:45:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: West Linn's Willamette Park, 1905 Volpp Street, West Linn, OR
Take out: West Linn's Willamette Park, 1905 Volpp Street, West Linn, OR
Route Alternative for bad weather: None
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Tom Waldron
Assistant Organizer(s): Joe Howell
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? No
First Aid /CPR Person: Joe Howell
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: 70 - 95
Estimated Water Temperature: 74
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hours
Tide times & heights:
Current information: 1 knot
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
Rating Comments: Level 2 based on potential wind over 8 mph and distance.
Location (Optional): West Linn's Willamette Park, 1905 Volpp St, West Linn, OR 97068
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19