Thirsty Thursday at the Narrows - L1 - T2646

When
July 09, 2026
4:00 PM
Location
Willamette Park West Linn Kayak Launch
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Full Name:: Jon Light-Powell
Narrative:: Since Wednesday was taken with other OOPS Trips lets do a fun paddle to the Narrows on Thursday Afternoon.
We will meet at the Kayak launch in West Linn Willamette Park at 4:00 and help carry boats down to the river for a 4:30 safety talk and launch.
We will paddle up river left (West Bank) of the Willamette and behind the islands until we can easily cut over to the break through Rock Island. We will find a nice secluded piece of water here and do some fun swimming exercises. This is meant to be fun boat play time for anyone that wants to work on a rescue skill. Don't want to get wet? Perhaps you can try your hand at rescuing someone.
For those people that are advancing their skills and thinking about learning to roll, I suggest you spend a little time getting comfortable upside down in your boat and learning to be rescued with a bow rescue. A bow rescue can be used to recover from a roll in all sorts of situations, even high current conditions.
We will take a break somewhere in here for water and snack.
Depending on the time and water levels we will exit out the top of the Narrows and then have a pleasant paddle back to our cars.

The following things are not required but highly recommended:
Helmet
Some level of cold water protective clothing (I will wear a shorty wetsuit)

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:: Stay close to launch
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:: 80
Estimated Water Temperature:: 65
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 3 hours
Tide times & heights:: N/A
Current information:: Not Much
Hazards::
Wind strength:: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
Waves, Swell, Breaking Waves: 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 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing:: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 1
Rating Comments:: This will be aimed at L1 so we can accommodate possible WEC candidates
Location:: 88QW+GX West Linn, Oregon
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: All participants of this trip must be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: N/A

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