Willamette Park to Elk Rock - L2

When
November 16, 2024
9:30 AM
Location
Willamette Park Portland
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Full Name: David Nesson
Narrative: Come Paddle with David Nesson on his Third Mentor Paddle, We will launch from Willamette Park, Portland and head up stream. It is a nice long stretch of flat water that we can paddle, chat and take in the sites. We will head upstream and cross over to the east side of the river near the Waverley Golf Club. From there we will continue up past the Milwaukee boat launch and we can explore the back side channel of Elk Rock to see if there is enough water to accommodate our Kayaks. Then we can land our boats and have some lunch. Then we will head home, exploring the water on the edges of the channel.

Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: 799 S Nevada St, Portland, OR 97219
Take out: 799 S Nevada St, Portland, OR 97219
Route Alternative for bad weather: Shorter Paddle, Possible go around Ross Island
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: David Nesson
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? No
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: 48
Estimated Water Temperature: 55
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3-4 hours
Tide times & heights: High 4:46 am at 2.11ft, Low 11.32 AM at .29 ft, High 4:48pm at 3.98
Current information: High 5:01PM at 3.34 ft, Low at 1:36am at .28ft,
Hazards: Shipping traffic
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: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Possible wind Gust up to 14 MPH and distance being at 7 miles.
Location: 799 S Nevada St, Portland, OR 97219
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Morrison
Link to map of route (Optional) https://www.google.com/maps/dir/6328+Southeast+Needham+Street,+Milwaukie,+OR/''/@45.4757302,-122.6730948,791m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x5495754319d4b60b:0xf150420772bad6ab!2m2!1d-122.5981592!2d45.4510119!1m5!1m1!1s0x54950ae4eb8073e1:0x181ba7c6ef40248a!2m2!1d-122.6697698!2d45.4755391?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

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