Comments and Discussion
This trip is limited to members with a wet exit certification (except for level 1 trips when the paddler is not using a spray skirt....if the paddler is wearing a spray skirt on a level 1 paddle, the Wet Exit Certification is REQUIRED). To successfully register you will need to sign into your OOPS member account, and your account will need to be a member of the "Wet Exit Certified" group if you intend to wear a spray skirt. Your acceptance is conditional on approval by the Organizer, who may contact you with questions about your skills and equipment. If the measured water temperature is different enough from that listed below to warrant a change in required immersion protection, the Organizer will contact all participants and the Trips Board member with the update at least a day before the trip.
Please join Bob Freshman and me for a paddle up the Willamette River. We'll meet in West Linn at Willamette Park at 9 am and launch by 9:30. We'll make our way up river thru the Narrows, a small group of islands along the way. From there, we'll make our way farther upriver to a deserted mansion across from the top of Willow Island. It's a great place for a takeout and refreshments Total distance will be approximately 8 miles. Restrooms are available. Parking is free, but you must not use spots reserved for vehicles with trailers. We should be back at our launch by 1:30 pm.
Full Name: David smith Email address: davlsmith@yahoo.comM Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: West Linn's Willamette Park Boat Launch Take out: Same Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John Primary Organizer: David Smith Assistant Organizer(s): Bob Freshman 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: 12 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: 68° Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours Tide times & heights: N/A Current information: 1-2 knots 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 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 2: 6 to 11 miles Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 2 Rating Comments: This will be a level 1 paddle except for distance and possibility of winds above 8 mph Location (Optional): Bernert Landing 1905 Volpp St, West Linn