Second Saturday SSTIKS paddle - Willamette - L2 - T2519

When
March 08, 2025
10:00 AM
Location
Boones Ferry Marina
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Full Name: Don Beale
Narrative: This is a 'Second Saturday SSTIKS Paddle' for traditional enthusiasts who are interest in Greenland Paddling, and/or are interested in the SSTIKS event in June. Last month was listed with the Mountaineers, so this month we will list it with OOPS.
We will put in at the Boons Ferry Marina, on the S side of the Willamette at the I-5 bridge. We will take out at Willamette Park, West Linn. A shuttle is required and we have a person who is not paddling that can take 4 people back to the put-in when we are done.
The total distance is 9.5 miles. This stretch of the Willamette is good wildlife viewing, and we will go through the Willamette Narrows so hopefully will find an eddy or two to play in. While this is not a class, there will be people who can answer questions if desired. If you would like to borrow a Greenland Paddle, let the TO know.
Please do not sign up for this and then cancel last minute or no-show.
Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 11:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Boones Ferry Marina
Take out: Willamette Park, West Linn
Route Alternative for bad weather: None
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Don Beale
Co-Organizer(s): Tom Waldron
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: 10
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: 40
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide times & heights: NA
Current information: Willamette Narrows, 3 kt max. Most of the trip 1 knot.
Hazards:
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 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: L2 for current and distance. Not many landings enroute, we will stop at Hebb Park for a break.
Location: Willamette River
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: NA
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon