Willamette Narrows Stroll - L2

When
November 09, 2024
8:30 AM
Location
88QW+GX West Linn, Oregon
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Full Name: Peter Bezwerchyj
Narrative: Let’s meet this Saturday & take a leisurely trip up the Willamette Narrows. Meet at Willamette Park, West Linn, at the non-motorized boat launch. Meeting time 8:30 AM. Safety Brief at 9:00 AM. On the Water at 9:15 AM. The intension of this trip is to take our time, enjoy the fall colors, explore the ins & outs of the Willamette Narrows, & taking a nice lunch break on the river. We will first paddle upstream on the west side of the river (West Linn side). Then into the narrows on the west side. Once we exit this section of the narrows, we cross the main river channel over to the east side of the river (Oregon City side). Travel further upstream until we locate a suitable entrance to the east side narrows. We will explore this area then take our lunch break here. After lunch we will paddle the main channel downstream, then back up into the east side narrows. The north & south ends of the east narrows do not connect unless the water is extremely high. Once we have had our fill of exploring, we will head back to our put in.
Water temperature at USGS Newberg is 52 Deg F. Drysuit will be required & appropriate layering under your drysuit. Highly recommended that you bring neoprene gloves and hood. Air temperature is forecast for 45 to 55 deg F. At this point, chance of rain is 65%, but hey this is Oregon, it may rain or it may be gorgeous. Gage height is 59.7, USGS Newberg, with a discharge rate of 23,000 cf/sec. Gage height is 57.4, USGS Willamette River Above Falls, at Oregon City. Little rain is forecast this week, so the water levels should come down some.
Bring a lunch, warm lunch or drink if possible. Warm layers under your drysuit & extra cloths.

Meeting Time: 8:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:15:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: 88QW+GX West Linn, Oregon
Take out: Willamette Park, West Linn
Route Alternative for bad weather: Shorten trip
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Peter Bezwerchyj
Co-Organizer(s): N/A
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: N/A
Maximum number of paddlers: 6
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 45 to 55 deg F
Estimated Water Temperature: USGS Newberg is 52 Deg F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4.5 hours
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information: 1 to 2 knots while in the narrows, less in the river channel
Hazards:
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 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Water is 52 Deg F. Water will be moving a little faster in the narrows bit slower in the main river channel.
Location: Non-motorized Boat Launch, Willamette Park, 1100 12th St, West Linn, OR 97068
Photos (Optional): yes
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: N/A
Link to map of route (Optional)

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