Ridgefield to Warrior Rock (Level 2)

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: Join us on Friday the 16th for a Ridgefield and Columbia River paddle to Warrior rock light house and the eastern side of Sauvies Island. We will launch from Ridgefield, WA  and make our way down Lake River to the Columbia, crossing over to Warrior rock lighthouse on Sauvie Island. We can explore a bit making our way upriver eventually crossing back to Bachelor Island where there are a number of sandy beaches. (Lunch & break options are available on both sides of the river). Then head back downstream along Bachelor Island and back up Lake River to Ridgefield. The overall distance is about 7-9 miles depending how far we feel like journeyIng upriver. *please note that Connie and I are planning to park and launch at the Port Of Ridgefield Boat Launch which charges a 
day use fee of $8 but includes maintained facilities. 
Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Port of Ridgefield Boat Launch
Take out: Port of Ridgefield Boat Launch
Route Alternative for bad weather: western side of Bachelor Island and/or Lake River
Required equipment:  
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Jillian Rivas-Davila
Assistant Organizer(s): Connie Lively
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes
First Aid /CPR Person:  
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: 43-53 degrees
Estimated Water Temperature: 40-42 degrees
Estimated Water Time: 3 to 4 hours not including breaks
Tide times & heights: High tide 2.56ft 5:38am, low 0.49ft 12:28pm, high 2.26ft 4:56pm
Current information: Max1.5 k
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 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
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Overall rating: Level 2
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