Comments and Discussion
This trip is limited to members who are WEC. Registration will take place the evening before the trip at the Event HQ.
Narrative: 8 mile paddle from Klaskanine River launch into Young's River & finally to Astoria with the tidal current through scenic small river sections to wider river sections on flood plains to Young's Bay. Meeting Time: 11:30:00 AM Launch Time: 12:30:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Public ramp by bridge over Klaskanine River Take out: Astoria Recreation Center by Old Young's Bay Bridge Route Alternative for bad weather: cancel if conditions warrant Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: PolyFleece/Shell Primary Organizer: Peter Carew Assistant Organizer(s): TBD 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: 12 I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: 75 Estimated Water Temperature: 65 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours Tide times & heights: Thu High 12:54 pm 7.30 ft / Thu Low 6:19 pm 1.99 ft (Tidespy, Cathcart Landing on Young’s River) Current information: 1 knot Hazards: Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle 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 2 Rating Comments: put as level 2 due to potential winds and waves in Young's Bay, length of 8 miles and need for spray skirt Location (Optional): launch = 46.091117 -123.752377 / take out = Astoria Recreation Center, 1555 W Marine Dr, Astoria, OR 97103 Photos (optional):
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon
