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Narrative: The Columbia river is high! What this does is to allow us to paddle in areas not usually available. Please join me in paddling through the trees, working on your boating skills as you maneuver around obstacles in your path, to me the most enjoyable part of paddling. High tide Sunday is at 9:49 so let’s plan on being on the water by 8:30 to take advantage to the higher water Meeting Time: 8:00:00 AM Launch Time: 8:30:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Scappoose Bay Take out: Same Route Alternative for bad weather: Sunny weather Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Shorty wetsuit Primary Organizer: Glen Duey Assistant Organizer(s): TBA 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: Glen Duey 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: 70 Estimated Water Temperature: 55 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3.5 Tide times & heights: High 9:49 Current information: na Hazards: 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 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot) Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 1 Rating Comments: Distance is subject to how much you wander through the trees Location (Optional): Scappoose bay marina, I believe a three dollar fee to park
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon
