Ross Island Fun Time - L2 - T2508

When
January 09, 2025
12:01 PM
Location
Willamette Park Boat Ramp, Portland
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Full Name: Jon Powell
Narrative: Come Join Jon for a fun paddle in the Willamette River. The river is running at a fun speed for downtown and the sun is going to be out.
I propose we paddle from Willamette park out to Toe Island, where we have some fun playing in the light currents around the island. We will then proceed to the tip of Ross Island where we will stop for a snack and to do some light trash pick up (nothing big). I may bring my new Svea stove and make hot water for Tea. How Exciting !!
Afterwards, we will continue on around Ross Island.

This is meant as a easy paddle with opportunities for playing in some unusual but not difficult conditions.

It should be a nice day, but the river is cold. Wear Dry Suit and warm clothes underneath. Bring a snack. If you want to partake of my hot water for tea (and if the stove works) bring a mug. if you want to pick up trash with me, you may want to bring some gloves.

Meeting Time: 12:01:00 PM
Launch Time: 12:30:00 PM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willamette Park Boat Ramp, Portland
Take out: Willamette Park Boat Ramp, Portland
Route Alternative for bad weather: Cross the river and explore Ross Island Lagoon
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Jon Powell
Co-Organizer(s): None
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: 50
Estimated Water Temperature: 47
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3 hours
Tide times & heights: 3.3 at 12:44 PM
Current information: 2 pmh
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: Wind gusting to 14 but from the East. No waves generated.
Location: Willamette Park Boat ramp, Portland
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