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To the Narrows before the Potluck - L2 - T2589

  • September 20, 2025
  • 8:00 AM
  • Willamette Park West Linn
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  • 6 registrants

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Full Name:: Paige Light-Powell
Narrative:: This is an early paddle up to the Narrows before the Best Potluck Ever and Gear Swap. We'll meet at Willamette Park in West Linn and launch from the Non Motorized Boat Launch on the Tualatin River. Then we'll cross the Willamette and paddle up river a couple of miles, up through the narrows if there's enough water, or up the East side of Rock Island if the water is too low, returning down the West bank to the put in. Expect a steady pace for a couple of hours. Let's get some exercise and enjoy your boat and the river before the gear swap and pot luck! Meet at 8:00 for an 8:30 launch, return by 11 but likely 10:30.

Watch for an update on potential weather and water temperature changes closer to the paddle. Right now, wear a spray skirt, no immersion wear required, the river is a balmy 72 degrees and .5 knots of current.



Meeting Time:: 8:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 8:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: 1100 12th St, West Linn, OR 97068
Take out:: same
Route Alternative for bad weather:: none
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: None
Primary Organizer:: Paige Light-Powell
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:: 70
Estimated Water Temperature:: 72
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 2- 2.5 hours
Tide times & heights:: N/A
Current information:: 1 kn
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 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees
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:: L2 due to possibility of wind and current
Location:: 1100 12th St, West Linn, OR 97068
Photos (Optional)::
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):
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