CANCELLED - Visit the Sub - L2 - T2407

When
December 03, 2024
11:30 AM
Location
Willamette Park Boat Ramp, Portland
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Full Name: Jon Light-Powell
Narrative: Come Join Jon to get out of the house. The Sun is supposed to be out and you know that rain is coming. This is an easy trip on the Willamette river in Portland to have some fun and get some winter exercise. We will launch from Willamette park around Noon and go over and see if there are any currents to play in around Toe island. We will continue down the west coast of Ross island, perhaps stop on the tip for a break, and then go on down the Willamette to the Submarine docked at OMSI. Yes, the is the same sub that was feature in "The Hunt For Red October". We will then cross over to the west side of the river and make our way back up stream on that bank to our start. Total Distance is around 4nm. I am thinking we can do 2 knots and have time for a snack break and still get back to our cars by 3:00.

The water is cold. The air may be colder. Wear Dry Suits and gloves and such. Bring a snack.

Meeting Time: 11:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 12:01:00 PM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willamette Park Boat Ramp, Portland
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: If the wind picks up, we may go hide in Ross Island Lagoon
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Jon Light-Powell
Co-Organizer(s): None, but want one
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: 6
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 45
Estimated Water Temperature: 48
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3.5 hours
Tide times & heights: Low 0.9 at 12:48 PM High 3.7 at 5:53pm
Current information: 1-2 knots in center of river
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 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
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: We may have some wind waves coming back up the river but nothing major
Location: Willamette Park Boat Ramp, Portland, 45.47554567518218, -122.66856507825287
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Morrison Bridge
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon