Let's go play in the Narrows! - A mentored paddle - L2

When
July 08, 2024
8:30 AM
Location
Willamette Park, 1900 Volpp St., West Linn, OR 97068
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Full Name: Brenda C. Brewer

Narrative: Let’s go play in the Narrows! This is one of the prettiest parts of the Willamette river in the Portland area, above the Willamette Falls. In the Winter and Spring it can get rather sporty with currents from the runoffs, but it’s much more mellow in the summer. This is Brenda’s third mentored trip, and Steve Blackwood is kindly serving as mentor.

We will meet at 8:30 am at Willamette Park in West Linn, launch by 9:00, and paddle upstream a couple of miles to the Narrows. Once there, we will nose around the rocks and inlets, and play with some rescues for those who feel like getting wet. We’ll take a snack break on one of the islands in the Narrows before heading back. Water temps are in the 60's, which technically calls for dressing for air temps - I may be in a Farmer John/Jane wetsuit anyway, but you what works best for you.

Meeting Time: 8:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willamette Park, 1900 Volpp St., West Linn, OR 97068
Take out: Willamette Park, 1900 Volpp St., West Linn, OR 97068
Route Alternative for bad weather: Shorten the trip, hug the shoreline, cancel
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Brenda C. Brewer
Co-Organizer(s): Steve Blackwood
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes
First Aid /CPR Person: Steve Blackwood
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: Approx 60 in the am, up to 80 by afternoon 10-Day Weather Forecast for West Linn, OR - The Weather Channel | weather.com
Estimated Water Temperature: 68-70 degrees 7-Days of Water Temperature at the Willamette River at Portland, OR (14211720) (usgs.gov)
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3-4 hours
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information: Up to 2 k/hour
Hazards: Shipping traffic
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 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: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location: Willamette Park, 1900 Volpp St., West Linn, OR 97068
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COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: N/A
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Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon