Cancelled - New Year's Day on the Willamette - L2 - T2501

When
January 01, 2025
9:30 AM
Location
Roger's Landing in Newberg
Spaces left
3
Registered
12 registrants

Registration

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Full Name: David Smith
Narrative:

Start your new year on the river by joining Joe Howell and me for a paddle trip down the Willamette River on New Year's Day. We'll paddle from Roger's Landing in Newberg downstream for approximately 12 miles to the Boones Ferry Marina in Wilsonville. Since it's a one-way trip, we'll set up a shuttle and leave most cars at the takeout in Wilsonville. There is an $8 parking fee in Wilsonville. There is also a $3 fee for parking at Newberg which would not apply to the cars moving down to Wilsonville. Once back in Newberg, we'll get on the water and follow the currents downstream. Paddlers should be familiar with currents moving at 2 knots (2.3 mph) for some of this level 2 trip. These mild currents will provide a welcome assist for our journey downstream. Restrooms are available at Roger's Landing. I believe porta-potties are located at Wilsonville.

Size of paddle may dictate multiple pods per OOPS trip size policy. To be decided by head TO at time of trip.

Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:45:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Roger's Landing in Newberg
Take out: Boones Ferry Marina in Wilsonville
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: David Smith
Co-Organizer(s): Joe Howell and Jillian Rivas-Davila
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:
Maximum number of paddlers: 15 (2 pods)
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 50°
Estimated Water Temperature: 45°
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3 hours
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information: 2 knots
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 3: 11 to 15 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Due to anticipated rain during upcoming week, we'll watch water levels and weather conditions that could elevate this trip beyond a level 2 rating. In that case, we will scrub the paddle.
Location: Roger's Landing County Park
Photos (Optional):
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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