Willamette Park / Willow Island - L2 - T2580

When
August 17, 2025
9:00 AM
Location
Willamette Park West Linn
Spaces left
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7 registrants

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Full Name: Ed Johnson
Narrative:

Come enjoy summer with an 8mile paddle from Willamette Park (West Linn) to Willow Island and back. We will put-in at the non-motorized boat launch and paddle south (upstream) through the Narrows where we’ll take a break then if everyone is willing, continue to Willow Island and return to the put-in. Wet exit certification required. The water temperature will be about 71 deg F. Air temperature forecast 60L -85H deg F. Bring food and water. Extra & spare set of clothing, in dry bags.

Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willamette Park Non-motorized boat launch (1100 12th St, West Linn, OR 97068)
Take out: same
Route Alternative for bad weather:

Shorten trip. Turn around.

Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Ed Johnson
Co-Organizer(s): Jon Light-Powell
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: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 85
Estimated Water Temperature: 72
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information: 1 kt
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
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 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 2
Rating Comments: Much of the shoreline has overhanging trees and shrubs but there are occasional opportunities to exit your boat on sloping mud, sand, or rock. Wind exceeding 7kts is possible.
Location: Willamette Park, West Linn, OR
Photos (Optional): yes
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: N/A
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon