West Linn Wet Wednesday - L2 - T2637

When
June 17, 2026
4:00 PM
Location
Willamette Park West Linn Kayak Launch
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Full Name:: Jon Light-Powell
Narrative:: We are moving the usual Summer Wet Wednesdays up river some this year. The parking and cost of parking in Portland has gotten a bit much so lets move to Willamette Park in West Linn. (OK, and that is closer to where I live).
Meet at 4:00 for a 4:30 safety talk.
Depending on what the wind is doing we will either paddle up to the Narrows or paddle down toward the falls (but not too close).
Either way, we will end up in a nice place to do some safety practice. This is a great chance to get out of your boat and/or help someone else get back into theirs.

This year I would like to advance interested people toward learning how to roll their boats. I think a good thing to learn, that really helps with learning a roll, is how to be calm for a bit when upside down and how to grab a friends bow and roll yourself back up. This Bow Rescue is a standard practice (we used it in our recent currents class in BC) and easy to learn and execute. Also - sort of fun.

So - come and join us for a casual fun paddle with a little bit of swimming in the river. The water is great !! (I was swimming in it today).

Immersion gear is not required, but if you want to swim I would suggest some minimum article. I will be wearing a shorty wetsuit.

A helmet is not required unless you want to try your hand at a bow rescue. There will be extra helmets available.

If you need a Wet Exit Certification - please contact me directly and plan to meet before the paddle. (you can reply to this email)

Meeting Time:: 4:00:00 PM
Launch Time:: 4:30:00 PM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Willamette Park West Linn Kayak Launch , 88QW+GX West Linn, Oregon
Take out:: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather:: Cancel or hug the shore up wind
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: None
Primary Organizer:: Jon Light-Powell
Co-Organizer(s):: Paige Light-Powell
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:: 75
Estimated Water Temperature:: 65
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 2-3 hours
Tide times & heights:: N/A
Current information:: Minimal
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:: Most places lack good landings
Location:: 88QW+GX West Linn, Oregon
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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Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon