Willamette Falls skill building - L2

When
June 20, 2024
6:00 PM
Location
Sportcraft Landing Marina Boatramp - Oregon City
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Full Name: Steve Blackwood

Narrative: The water temperature is moving up, we are above the 65 deg mark in the Willamette. It is time to get out and paddle. Wendy Luo and I are going up to the Willamette Falls for some fun. You can join us for some play in the fast water below the falls. If you want to test your skill level here is your chance. We put in at the Sportcraft Landing Marina boat ramp where all the 205 bridge construction is and then paddle across the river where will find a place to practice our rescue skills. Everyone will be getting wet. Don’t worry we will all get back into our boats. If you haven’t been practicing assisted rescues this is the place. If you want to try out some self-rescues this is the time. After that we will paddle up to the Falls and learn how to cross eddylines. This is where you can learn how to enter the fast water. This is a challenge by choice, but you are encouraged to do something that may be beyond your comfort level. It is okay if you fall out of your boat, someone will get you back in.
Because the water is still a bit cool we will all be in dry suits and you should adjust your underlayment accordingly. IF you chill easily put on a heavy layer if you are a polar bear a light layer. If you don’t know, go heavy because we will all take a swim. A helmet is a must. If you have a tow rope and have used it bring it. We will be off the water before dark. The goal of this paddle is to have fun playing in dynamic water.

Meeting Time: 6:00:00 PM
Launch Time: 6:30:00 PM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Sportcraft Landing https://maps.app.goo.gl/4o4Jj4e8Xxfu7gsP9
Take out: same
Route Alternative for bad weather: none
Required equipment: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Steve Blackwood
Co-Organizer(s): Wendy Luo
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: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 70
Estimated Water Temperature: 65
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3
Tide times & heights: Thu Low 1:29 pm -0.07 ft
Thu High 5:41 pm 1.77 ft
Current information: 3 kts +
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves
Sea state: Level 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered whitecaps
Landing types: Level 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees
Currents: Level 3: Up to 4 knots: paddlers must sprint to move forward
Total distance: Level 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Your chance to test your skills
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4o4Jj4e8Xxfu7gsP9
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Morrison Street Bridge
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon