Comments and Discussion
Narrative: Please join us for a paddle in the Stunning Columbia River Gorge. The Beauty of the gorge is easily appreciated from Stevenson. If conditions favor, we will launch from cascade boat ramp and make our way upriver along the Washington side towards Wind river. We can paddle close along the shoreline so we can best admire the rock formations and of course practice strokes. There are several lovely small rock islands and small coves with rocky beaches for lunch. We will return just before reaching wind river and can go back the way we came along shore or take a more direct route down the river. At times, the river here can be still and silent, glassy as a lake..... other times the wind can create an entirely different environment. We will be keeping the forecast in mind and if high winds are forecast we will change our venue to an alternate location. Please note in your planning that the bathrooms are still closed for the season at the launch.
Meeting Time: 10:30:00 AM Launch Time: 11:00:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Cascade Boat Launch, Stevenson WA Take out: Cascade Boat Launch Route Alternative for bad weather: options are St. Helens/Scappoose/ or Milwaukie depending on forecast Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit Primary Organizer: Jillian Rivas-Davila Assistant Organizer(s): Joe Howell 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: 40-55 Estimated Water Temperature: 40 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3 1/2-5 hours Tide times & heights: Current information: 1-2kts Hazards: Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves Sea state: Level 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered 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 1: No open crossing Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 2 Rating Comments: Location (Optional): Cascade Boat Ramp, Stevenson WA
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon
