Steamboat Landing to Winter Park (Level 2)

  This trip is limited to OOPS members with Wet Exit Certification.  To successfully register, you will need to log in to your OOPS member account.

Narrative: We'll put in on the Columbia River at Steamboat Landing Park in Washougal, head downstream into the Camas Slough and around the inside of Lady Island, stopping on Ackerman Island for a break, then on to Government or Lemon Island for lunch, before proceeding to the take-out at Wintler Park. Depending on the water level and the groups inclination we may try to access the narrow waterway into Government Island near the I-205 bridge. Total distance: 12-13 miles. The trip is expected to be conducted at a leisurely pace because of the assist from the river current and outgoing tide (comparable to ~9 flat water miles?). Dress warm! Setting up of a car shuttle will be required prior to launch. 
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:15:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Steamboat Landing
Take out: Wintler Park
Route Alternative for bad weather: None
Required equipment:  
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: DON DURHEIM
Assistant Organizer(s): RICH BECKER
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? No
First Aid /CPR Person: RICH BECKER
Maximum number of paddlers: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 47ºF
Estimated Water Temperature: 35ºF
Estimated Water Time: 4 - 4.5 HRS (INCLUDING BREAKS)
Tide times & heights: HIGH - 7:23 AM; LOW - 2:40 PM (WASHOUGAL)
Current information: <1 KNOT; MAX EBB APPROX 1:30 PM 
Hazards: Shipping traffic
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 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 3: 11 to 15 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile
Paddling Environment: Level 2: Moderately exposed river or coast
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: FORECAST IS FOR A RELATIVELY CALM DAY WITH EAST WINDS OF 5 MPH (TAIL WINDS WITH THE CURRENT = NO WIND WAVES). CHANGE OF WIND DIRECTION FROM DOWN RIVER COULD RESULT IN WIND WAVES.
Location (Optional):https://www.google.com/maps/place/@45.574524,-122.3919501,11z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x5495a3482165b057:0xcc24545a1679a0d3!8m2!3d45.5754853!4d-122.4621167