Willamette Falls Paddling-Tuesday 06-03-2025-L2-T2550

When
June 03, 2025
5:30 PM
Location
Willamette Falls, Sportcraft Landing
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Activity Title: Willamette Falls Paddling
Date of Activity: 6/3/2025
Narrative: Wendy Luo & Steve Blackwood are heading up to Willamette Falls for some fun, and you’re welcome to join us for some play in the fast water below the falls.
If you're looking to test your skill level, this is your chance. We'll launch at the Sportcraft Landing Marina boat ramp, near the I-205 bridge construction, and then paddle across the river to a spot where we can practice our rescue skills. Everyone will be getting wet—don’t worry, we’ll all get back into our boats! If you haven't been practicing assisted rescues, this is the place to start. If you want to try some self-rescues, now is the time.
After that, we'll paddle up to the falls and work on crossing eddylines. This is a great opportunity to learn how to enter fast-moving water. The challenge is up to you, but you're encouraged to push beyond your comfort level. And if you end up in the water—no problem, someone will help you get back in your boat. The whole trip will last about 2-2:30 hours
Meeting Time: 5:30:00 PM
Launch Time: 6:00:00 PM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Sportcraft Landing
Take out: Sportcraft Landing
Route Alternative for bad weather: No
Required equipment: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Wendy Luo
Co-Organizer(s): Steve Blackwood
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? No
First Aid /CPR Person: Steve Blackwood
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: 70
Estimated Water Temperature: 60
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 2:30
Tide times & heights: No
Current information:
Hazards: Night paddling
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves
Sea state: Level 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered 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:
Location: Sportcraft Landing
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: No

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