Sunday Afternoon Around Ross Island - L2 - T2408

When
December 15, 2024
12:01 PM
Location
Willamette Park Boatramp, Portland
Spaces left
5
Registered
5 registrants

Registration

Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime.
TO and Safety
Password Reserved for TO use

Registration is closed

Full Name: Sara Spink
Narrative: Do you need a short break from the hustle and bustle of the season? Join Sara for a relatively short paddle around Ross Island on Sunday afternoon. It will be chilly, in the mid 40s, but we are expecting a break in the rain. We will meet at Willamette Park in Portland at Noon, aiming to launch by 12:30. We will head towards downtown on the East side of Ross Island. If the group is feeling it, we will paddle up to take a look at the USS Blueback at OMSI before turning around. If possible, we will land on the north point of Ross Island for a snack and (water level permitting) take a moment to look for agates.

We will head back along the West bank of Ross Island and return to Willamette park.
Due to air and water temps, Drysuits are required. It is recommended to bring a warm drink and a snack.

Meeting Time: 12:00:00 PM
Launch Time: 12:30:00 PM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: 500 S Macadam Ave, Portland, OR 97219
Take out: 500 S Macadam Ave, Portland, OR 97219
Route Alternative for bad weather: Hug the shore, cancel
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Sara Spink
Co-Organizer(s): Jon Light-Powell
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? No
First Aid /CPR Person: Paige Light-Powell
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: 43-45 F
Estimated Water Temperature: 42 F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3 - 3.5 hrs
Tide times & heights: Low
11:03 AM
0.49

High
4:24 PM ft
3.79 ft
Current information: 1-2 kt
Hazards: Shipping traffic
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 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: L2 due to cold temps, shipping traffic
Location: 6500 S Macadam Ave, 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 St Bridge
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon