Sauvie Island to BNR Bridge and Back - L2 - T2510

When
January 25, 2025
9:00 AM
Location
Sauvie Island Boat Ramp
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Full Name: Greg Lamberg
Narrative: We'll meet at the Sauvie Island Boat Ramp and head upstream towards the St John's Bridge. We'll go under the Saint John's bridge and then a little further under the Burlington Northern Railroad bridge just to check it out. This will be our turn around point (about 7 statute miles) and we'll head back to Cathedral park where will will stop for a lunch and bio break. After lunch we'll paddle downstream back to The Sauvie Island Boat Ramp.

You should have a properly outfitted sea kayak at least 14 feet in length and be able to keep a 3 - 3.5 mph pace for just over 4 hours.

I expect it to be cold, so make sure you layer up under the drysuit (mandatory) and bring gloves, pogies, etc. Hand warmers are GOOD and Heated Socks are GOODER! You may want another layer for the lunch break. A hot beverage is highly recommended. Tow ropes and radios are always encouraged!

NOTE: This a L2 Rated Trip with an L3 distance. Be prepared to paddle.

Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Sauvie Island Boat Ramp 15475 NW Ferry Rd, Portland, OR 97231
Take out: Sauvie Island Boat Ramp 15475 NW Ferry Rd, Portland, OR 97231
Route Alternative for bad weather: Shorter Route or move to 1/26
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Greg Lamberg
Co-Organizer(s):
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: 40 degrees
Estimated Water Temperature: 45 degrees
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hours
Tide times & heights: Low: 7:42 am 0.54 ft High: 2:10 pm 3.34 ft
Current information: Less than 2kts
Hazards: Shipping traffic
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 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location: Sauvie Island Boat Ramp 15475 NW Ferry Rd, Portland, OR 97231
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Rocky Point
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon