Winter Solstice Paddle - Cathedral Park to Burnside Bridge and Back - L2 - T25B1

When
December 21, 2025
9:00 AM
Location
Cathedral Park
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Full Name:: Greg Lamberg
Narrative:: Why not do a longer paddle on the Shortest Day of the Year? We'll meet at Cathedral Park and paddle up the Willammette to the Burnside Bride and then turn back. There is a $5 fee to Park at Cathedral Park and there are restrooms there. We'll have lunch at the beach near the Steel Bridge. This paddle will be at a good pace and you should be able to paddle at 3+ mph for 14 miles. We'll stop as needed for a few breaks along the way. You must have a properly outfitted sea Kayak at least 14 feet in length. Drysuits with proper insulation underneath required. Helmets are optional. Towbelts and VHF marine radios requested.
Meeting Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Cathedral Park: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cathedral+Park+Boat+Ramp/@45.5876313,-122.766494,1181m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x549507fe9882cbb1:0xaebf17b5a8388702!8m2!3d45.5876276!4d-122.7639137!16s%2Fg%2F11bw4pl_hr?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTEwNC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
Take out:: Cathedral Park: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cathedral+Park+Boat+Ramp/@45.5876313,-122.766494,1181m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x549507fe9882cbb1:0xaebf17b5a8388702!8m2!3d45.5876276!4d-122.7639137!16s%2Fg%2F11bw4pl_hr?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTEwNC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
Route Alternative for bad weather:: Shorter Paddle
Required equipment:: Towline
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Greg Lamberg
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:: 45
Estimated Water Temperature:: 45
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 6 hours
Tide times & heights:: High of 1.87ft at 6:00am, Low of .81ft at 12:20pm, High of 3.44ft at 5:20pm
Current information:: less than 2Kts
Hazards:: Shipping traffic
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 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
Currents:: Level 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
Total distance:: Level 3: 11 to 15 miles
Open crossing:: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 2
Rating Comments::
Location:: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cathedral+Park+Boat+Ramp/@45.5876313,-122.766494,1181m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x549507fe9882cbb1:0xaebf17b5a8388702!8m2!3d45.5876276!4d-122.7639137!16s%2Fg%2F11bw4pl_hr?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTEwNC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
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COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Morrison Street Bridge
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