Counter-counterclockwise around Ross Island - L1 - T2561

When
July 06, 2025
9:42 AM
Location
Willamette Park, Portland
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4
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Full Name: Joseph P. SKUDLAREK
Narrative: Narrative:

Come join us for a relaxing counter-counterclockwise paddle around Ross Island. The other Sunday morning trip (counterclockwise) is full, and we (Joseph and Phyllis and Amber) want to paddle anyway, so let's make it so.

There's a good chance we'll encounter those other OOPSters out on the water;
we expect to run into them at the tip-top of Ross Island, eating lunch and looking for agates ;-)

It's a relaxed L1 in wonderful conditions, the water is warm enough to not require immersion protection, and we're early enough that it won't be too hot, and we should avoid most of the recreational power boaters. In fact,
since we're going to pretty much hug Ross Island, even the landing types are
L1 for this trip.

Please bring snacks/lunch/water, and sun protection. You need to pay for
parking, and you need your Oregon waterway access permit. If you want to
practice rescues toward the end, consider wearing a shorty and bringing your
noseplugs, goggles, and dry clothes.

Another nice part of this paddle: there are boating restrictions which will
make it even nicer. Details (with emphasis added) below.

cf. https://www.portland.gov/fire/rules-effective-may-1st

"a **slow no-wake zone** extension from the Holgate Channel past the tip of
Ross Island including the Ross Island Lagoon that's in effect year-round."
The Holgate channel is on the east side of Ross Island. We'll return coming
back along here.

"a seasonal pass-through zone from May 1st through September 30th from the
Hawthorne Bridge to Waverly Marina [Ed: just south of the Sellwood
Bridge]. Operators must pass through this zone above 5 miles per hour and
**not play in the area**. Also, **towed watersports activities are not
allowed** in this zone." That's the westside of Ross Island -- powerboats
can't dawdle, and must pass through at speed.

cf. https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/boater-info/pages/lower-willamette-river-rules.aspx

And FYI, **wake surfing is not allowed** from the Hawthorne Bridge (RM 13.2)
going all the way upriver (south) to Willamette Falls (RM 26.7).

River Forecast: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/14211720/#parameterCode=72255&period=P7D
Current: ~ 0.25 kt
Water Temperature:
70 F
Tide Station:
9439221 Portland Morrison Street Bridge, OR
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=9439221

Tide times & heights:

Date DoW Time (LST/LDT) (ft) High/Low
2025/07/06 Sun 01:50 AM 3.04 H
2025/07/06 Sun 11:26 AM 0.28 L
2025/07/06 Sun 4:01 PM 1.73 H
2025/07/06 Sun 8:15 PM 0.88 L

Weather Forecast:

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-122.661&lat=45.48
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=45.48&lon=-122.661&FcstType=graphical
Wind Forecast: 2mph-6mph, gusts to 10mph
Air Temperature:
65F-80F

Meeting Time: 9:42:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:29:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willamette Park, Portland
Take out: same
Route Alternative for bad weather: shorten route
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Joseph P. SKUDLAREK
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: 65F-80F
Estimated Water Temperature: low 70F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3.5 hours
Tide times & heights: Tide times & heights:

Date DoW Time (LST/LDT) (ft) High/Low
2024/07/04 Thu 03:48 AM 3.41 H
2024/07/04 Thu 1:10 PM -0.14 L
2024/07/04 Thu 5:09 PM 1.83 H
2024/07/04 Thu 11:38 PM 0.92 L

Current information: expect less than 1 kt
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: about as easy as it gets for a 5 mile paddle -- but expect modest recreational boat traffic
Location: Willamette Park, Portland (not West Linn!) || Long/Lat: 45.475415971892076, -122.66846241119627
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: 9439221 Portland Morrison Street Bridge, OR
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon