Cedaroak to Goat Island to see the Great Blue Heron Rookery - L1 - T2541

When
May 07, 2025
9:15 AM
Location
Cedaroak Boat Ramp
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Full Name: Paige Light-Powell
Narrative: Join Paige and Peggy to explore the Willamette from Cedaroak Boat ramp to Goat Island and maybe see some nesting Great Blue Heron in their Rookery. Meet at 9:15, and be ready to launch at 10:00. We’ll swim test our immersion gear, and then paddle up the west bank, staying out of the main current, then tuck behind Goat Island to see what we can see. There’s a nice park to stop for a snack or lunch with restrooms and picnic tables. Then, if the water is high enough, we’ll circumnavigate the island and come back on the main channel. Once back to Cedaroak, there is a nice, protected bay for some rescue practice before taking out. Total distance is about 4 miles.

Current forecast is sunny and a high of 78, but the water is still quite cold at 58 degrees. Immersion wear is required, as is Wet Exit Certification. You will want a warmer layer under your drysuit, or a full wetsuit. We’ll keep cool during our paddle with the chilly river water. Bring a sun hat, glasses, sunscreen, water, and lunch or a snack.

Meeting Time: 9:15:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Cedaroak Boat Ramp, 4600 Elmran Drive, West Linn
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: none/ cancel
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Full wet suit
Primary Organizer: Paige Light-Powell
Co-Organizer(s): Peggy Liggit
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: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 75
Estimated Water Temperature: 58
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4
Tide times & heights: Low 9:52 am .79 High 2:17 pm 2.1
Current information: .5 knots
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 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
Currents: Level 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance: Level 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 1
Rating Comments: Water temps below 60 require WEC to paddle
Location: Cedaroak Boat Ramp, 4600 Elmran Drive, West Linn
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Morrison Bridge
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