Cathedral Park to Burnside Bridge and Back - L2 - T2693

When
November 08, 2026
9:00 AM
Location
Cathedral Park Boat Ramp
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4
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2 registrants

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Full Name:: Greg Lamberg
Narrative:: Join us for this roughly 13 mile urban paddle through Portland. We'll launch from Cathedral Park and head up river to the Burnside Bridge which will be our turn around point. We'll have lunch on the little beach on the west side of the Steel Bridge. Paddlers must have a properly outfitted sea kayak at least 14 ft in length, be dressed for immersion, carry a towing system and be able to keep a 3kt - 3.5kt pace for 13 miles. Extra points for VHF radios.
Meeting Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Cathedral Park Boat Ramp
Take out:: Cathedral Park Boat Ramp
Route Alternative for bad weather:: High winds will cancel paddle - otherwise it ios a GO
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:: 50 degrees
Estimated Water Temperature:: 50 degrees
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 5 hours
Tide times & heights:: High 2.21ft @ 3:53am ; Low 0.42ft @ 10:49am ; High 3.45ft @ 3:52pm
Current information:: less than 2kts - negated by handrailing shoreline
Hazards:: Shipping traffic
Wind strength:: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Waves, Swell, Breaking Waves: 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 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:: Cathedfral Park
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Morrison Street Bridge
Link to map of route (Optional):

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Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon