Journey up the Willamette - L2

When
June 18, 2024
9:00 AM
Location
Willamette Park Portland
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Primary: david smith
Narrative: Please join Bob Freshman and me for a paddle up the Willamette. We'll launch from Willamette Park in Portland and paddle upstream to Geo. Rogers Park in Lake Oswego. We'll pass house boats, Elk Island and paddle under a train trestle before arriving at Geo Rogers Park where we can lunch before heading back. There are picnic tables and restrooms available. Total distance will be about 8 miles. There is a fee for parking from 9am to 5 pm. Credit cards accepted. We'll meet at the park's boat ramp. Spray skirts are required for this level 2 trip as are boats over 14' long.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willamette Park Portland
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: David Smith
Co-Organizer(s): Bob Freshman
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: 75°
Estimated Water Temperature: 66°
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 Hours
Tide times & heights: High at 2:36 am, 3.13'; Low at 11:56 am, .28'; High at 4:17 pm, 1.75'
Current information: Less than 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 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location: Entrance located at S Macadam Blvd and Nebraska St
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: NOAA: Morrison St Bridge
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon