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This trip is limited to OOPS members who are WEC. To register, you'll need to log into your member account on the OOPS website.
Narrative: Clockwise circumnavigation of Bachelor Island from Ridgefield Kayak Launch (not the marina). Initial part of the journey will be downstream on Lake River, then upstream against the current in the Bachelor Island Slough. We'll enter the Columbia from the Slough & enjoy the current assist to the end of the Island. We'll then turn East & paddle against Lake River's current back to the launch site. Lunch stop wil be along one of the idyllic sandy beaches. Bring snacks, lunch, drinks & binoculars for closer inspection of wildlife. Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Ridgefield Kayak launch https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ridgefield+Kayak+Launch/@45.8188355,-122.7513181,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x33a124ffe0b0ce14!8m2!3d45.8188355!4d-122.7513181 Take out: Same Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit Primary Organizer: Marlene Fisher Assistant Organizer(s): Alan Fisher 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: Marlene & Alan Fisher 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: 58* Estimated Water Temperature: 49* Estimated Water Time: 4 hours Tide times & heights: L-10:40 AM H-3:02 Current information: 1.5 - 2 kt. Hazards: Shipping traffic 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: Water temp is cold & we may have a passing shower. Location (Optional):https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ridgefield+Kayak+Launch/@45.8188355,-122.7513181,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x33a124ffe0b0ce14!8m2!3d45.8188355!4d-122.7513181 Photos (optional):
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon