Comments and Discussion
Narrative: It’s time 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. 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. High tide is around noon, so we’ll be rewarded with the current and tide in our favor heading back. Please arrive by 9:15 a.m. Be ready to launch at 10 a.m. My goal is to be off the water by 2:00 p.m., but no guarantees! Park at the far west end of the parking lot by the boat ramp. Restrooms available. 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. We will observe the Four Ps: Please Plan to be a Pod Participant! If you are a lone wolf, this is not the trip for you. Winds predicted W 6 mph. Meeting Time: 9:15:00 AM Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Rooster Rock State Park, boat launch Take out: Rooster Rock State Park, boat launch Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: None Primary Organizer: Chris Mayou Assistant Organizer(s): Monte Johnson 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: 12 I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: 70-75 Estimated Water Temperature: 72 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours Tide times & heights: Washougal predictions: 2018/08/02 Thu 07:11 AM 0.55 L 2018/08/02 Thu 11:47 AM 1.32 H 2018/08/02 Thu 7:10 PM 0.25 L Current information: Current 1.5 knots in the main channel; less on the south side of Sand Island. 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 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: Level 2 for distance and possible wind. Location (Optional): Rooster Rock State Park, Corbett, OR 97019 [exit 25 off of I-84]
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon
