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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: We will launch at the Ridgefield boat launch and paddle around Bachelor Island, going up Bachelor slough, down the Columbia and back up Lake River. The tide will be high in the morning so hopefully we can paddle through the slough. We can/will take breaks as needed, at least 2 including lunch. Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Ridgefield boat launch Take out: Ridgefield boat launch Route Alternative for bad weather: explore Lake River. Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: PolyFleece/Shell Primary Organizer: Monte Johnston 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? Yes First Aid /CPR Person: Maximum number of paddlers: 14 I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: 65-68 Estimated Water Temperature: 67 Estimated Water Time: 4 hrs Tide times & heights: 6:30 am high, 2:00 pm low Current information: 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 1: No open crossing Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 2 Rating Comments: Location (Optional): Photos (optional):
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon
