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CANCELED due to weather.
This trip is limited to members with a wet exit certification. To successfully register you will need to sign into your OOPS member account, and your account will need to be a member of the "Wet Exit Certified" group.
Narrative: I’m in the mood for some Columbia River paddling. Please join me on a round-trip paddle from Rooster Rock State Park upriver and around Sand Island. Total distance will be about nine miles. We’ll head upriver on the last of the incoming tide along the back side (south side) of Sand Island. We’ll break for lunch on Sand Island; it’s a short climb to the top of the dunes for a view to the north. For our return leg of the journey, we’ll keep Sand Island close and to our left as we head back in the main channel of the Columbia. We’re going to have to work a bit to go upstream, but we’ll be rewarded with the current and wind in our favor heading back. If the weather forecast (currently showing no rain) changes to sleet, snow, or icy roads for Wednesday, the trip will be rescheduled. Please arrive by 10:15 a.m. We’ll get ready to launch at 11 a.m. Drysuits are a must. My goal is to be off the water by 3:30 p.m., but no guarantees! Park at the far west end of the parking lot by the boat ramp. Restrooms available, but possibly only the ones at the other end of the parking lot will be unlocked. State park permit or fee required. This level two trip is suitable for boats 12 ft. and longer; no inflatables, please. Intermediate-advanced SUP paddlers who can keep up with kayaks welcome.
Meeting Time: 10:15:00 AM Launch Time: 11:00:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Rooster Rock State Park Take out: Rooster Rock State Park Route Alternative for bad weather: None Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit Primary Organizer: Chris Mayou 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: 10 I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: 34-40 Estimated Water Temperature: 40 Estimated Water Time: 4 hours including breaks Tide times & heights: Washougal 2018/02/21 Wed 05:39 AM 0.24 L 2018/02/21 Wed 11:33 AM 1.55 H 2018/02/21 Wed 7:25 PM 0.46 L Current information: 1 knot Hazards: Wind strength: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph) Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', 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): Rooster Rock State Park, Corbett, OR 97019 [exit 25 off of I-84]
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon
