Spring Paddle to the Narrows - L2 - T2618

Full Name:: Paige Light-Powell

Narrative:: Cap off a beautiful spring weekend with Paige and Brenda and a paddle to the Narrows. We'll meet at the Willamette Park Boat ramp in West LInn, paddle up to the confluence with the Tualatin river and potentially play a bit in the current and eddys there, then paddle up to the narrows for some play in the currents. The gauge is 55.74 above the falls today (Thursday) and should be a bit lower by Sunday, making for some lively water but nothing too intense. The river is still very cold, so dry suits are required, layer up underneath, and plan to wear a helmet. We have a few extras so let me know if you need to borrow one. There's a less than 10% chance of rain before 5 pm, day temperatures 52-57, very little wind in the current forecast. Bring a snack and a warm drink, and join us for lunch nearby after if you'd like.
Meeting Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time:: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Bernert Landing, West Linn, https://maps.app.goo.gl/yEGbiLYjoHtsxSFw5
Take out:: Bernert Landing, West Linn, https://maps.app.goo.gl/yEGbiLYjoHtsxSFw5
Route Alternative for bad weather:: Cancel
Required equipment:: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Paige Light-Powell
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::
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:: 55
Estimated Water Temperature:: 51
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 3.5
Tide times & heights:: N/A
Current information:: 2 knots
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 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing:: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 2
Rating Comments::
Location:: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yEGbiLYjoHtsxSFw5
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):