Late summer cruise in the Narrows, L1, 9-10-21

• 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.
  

Title: Late summer cruise in the Narrows, L1, 9-10-21
Date of Activity: 9/10/2021
Narrative: A OOPS member, that is also in ICU nurse, asked if we could organize a paddle trip on her day off and of course we said yes. She asked if we could do the Willamette Narrows, one of her favorite locations, so that is going to be our trip on September 10. Come join us for a scenic cruise up the Willamette and through the small islands of the Narrows, water level permitting, and heading upstream to Willow Island for our lunch break. This will be an easy going trip with time to relax and enjoy the scenery. Weather forecast is for temps in the 70’s and a slight chance of rain, we will have a better idea of weather as we get closer to that date. Bring lunch and water to take along.
This trip will be limited to people that are fully vaccinated.

Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willamette Park - West Linn
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Bob Freshman
Assistant Organizer(s): Steve Blackwood
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: 70's
Estimated Water Temperature: 68
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3-4 hours
Tide times & heights: NA
Current information: Less than one knot
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 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
Currents: Level 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 1
Rating Comments:
Location (Optional): Willamette Park Boat Launch 45.34017596602456, -122.64788376804445
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