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Narrative: We'll put in the Columbia at Dibblee Beach; cross over to the outside of Lord Island, then paddle with the current and outgoing tide down to the northern tip of Walker Island; where we'll turn the corner and stop for a break. Returning upstream in the sheltered waters on the Oregon side of the islands, we'll stop for lunch, then poke around the backwaters a bit before continuing back to the put-in point. Total distance - 9 miles. Meeting Time: 9:15:00 AM Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Dibblee Beach Take out: Dibblee Beach Route Alternative for bad weather: none Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit Primary Organizer: Don Durheim Assistant Organizer(s): Later 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: Later Maximum number of paddlers: EIGHT I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: between 40º and 47º F Estimated Water Temperature: 40º F Estimated Water Time: 4 hrs (including breaks) Tide times & heights: Low Tide is 8:52 AM at Longview High Tide is 1:38 PM at Longview Current information: Between1-2 mph; max ebb is ~ 8:00 AM 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 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 2: Less than 1 mile Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 2 Rating Comments: Location (Optional): Search: Lord Island, Columbia County, OR Photos (optional):
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon