Cancelled: Narrows exploration - L2 - T2597

When
October 26, 2025
9:00 AM
Location
Willamette Park West Linn Boat Ramp
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Full Name:: Sara Spink
Narrative:: Let's play at the narrows!

We will begin our paddle at Willamette Park in West Linn, following the west side of the Willamette before crossing over to the narrows. Water height is projected to be 57 feet, so there should be some current to play in. When we've had our fill, we can come around to Rock Island to look for a spot to take a snack break. We will then return to our launch point. This is estimated to be about a 6-mile paddle.

We'll meet and launch at the main/motorized launch unless there is a lot of traffic.
Please arrive by 9:00 am and be ready to launch at 9:30 a.m. Water temperature is currently 56 and dropping, air temperature could range 45-55, and we may encounter some wind, so immersion wear is required. Weather updates will be sent prior to the trip.

Meeting Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: 2000-2106 Volpp St, West Linn, OR 97068
Take out:: 2000-2106 Volpp St, West Linn, OR 97068
Route Alternative for bad weather:: Hug the shore, cancel
Required equipment:: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Sara Spink
Co-Organizer(s):: Brenda Brewer
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:: Sara Spink, Brenda Brewer
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:: 45-55
Estimated Water Temperature:: 55 or less
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 4-5 hr
Tide times & heights:: N/A
Current information:: 3-4 knots, 56 ft /10000 cfs
Hazards::
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 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees
Currents:: Level 3: Up to 4 knots: paddlers must sprint to move forward
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:: The narrows can get spicy depending on the water level and flow. We can choose how to navigate this area based on the comfort level of the group and the conditions we observe when we arrive.
Location:: 45.320211, -122.662476
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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