Thirsty Thursday - L1 - T2554

When
June 26, 2025
3:00 PM
Location
Willamette Park Portland Boat ramp
Spaces left
1
Registered
5 registrants

Registration

OOPS Paddler (No WEC required)
A level 1 paddler requires no WEC. this ticket is for anyone.
TO and Safety
Password Reserved for TO use

Full Name: Jon Light-Powell
Narrative: This Wednesday was a conflict with the OOPS Monthly Meeting, So I moved it to Thursday and adjusted the name. But please come for a nice L1 paddle around Ross Island with the opportunity to practice some rescues. Don't want to get wet? You can rescue your TO !!

We will meet at WIllamette Park in Portland by the boat ramp at 3:00. We will have our brief but effective safety talk at 3:30 and then head out for a friendly club paddle.

We will circumnavigate Ross Island counter clockwise and be on the lookout for Eagle, Heron, and perhaps even Deer. We will stop at the North point of Ross Island for a break for snacks and Agate Hunting. Someplace around Toe Island we will have an opportunity for some safe water rescue practice.

The water temperature is 65 degrees so I am not requiring any immersion gear, though if you want to get in the water you might want a shorty wet suit or something of that ilk.

I am Actively Seeking a Co-TO to increase trip size (Paige is out of town).

If you are in need of getting your Wet Exit Certification (WEC), contact Jon directly. This paddle may be a good chance for that.

Meeting Time: 3:00:00 PM
Launch Time: 3:30:00 PM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willamette Park Portland Boat ramp
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: Head to the Ross Island Lagoon
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Jon Light-Powell
Co-Organizer(s): Seeking Assistance
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 unless I get a Co-TO, then 10
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: 65
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3 hours
Tide times & heights: event time height

high feet
5:43am 3.44
6:58pm 2.04

low feet
1:11am 0.79
2:56pm -0.22

sun rise 5:23am
sun set 9:03pm
moon rise 6:21am
moon set 10:46pm
Current information: 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 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 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 1
Rating Comments:
Location: Willamette Park 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