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Narrative: Week-end paddlers—this one is for you! We'll launch from Speelyai Day Use Area boat launch at 10:00 a.m. and head upstream. Our destination is picturesque Canyon Creek. There are plenty of spots for lunch and breaks. This is a good time to paddle the lake, as the nearby campground is closed and there are few power boats on the water. We may see fishing boats out, but they generally are moving slowing, if at all, while fishing. At least half of our trip is in a no-wake zone. There may be a parking fee; be prepared for that. Unless you’ve brought a trailer, do NOT park in the boat parking spaces (you might receive a ticket); use the single-car spaces. There are vault toilets. This paddle may be out of cell phone range. Your phone’s map app may lose connection. There is decent signage for driving, but keep an eye on your odometer. Bring along lunch. 9-10 miles round-trip. Arrive in time to be ready to launch at 10:00 a.m. This will be a moderately-relaxed pace trip. SUPs, canoes, and boats 10’ and longer are welcome providing that you can maintain a minimum 3 mph paddling speed. We will adhere to safe and effective pod principles. Directions: From the I-5 Woodland, Washington Exit #21 take Highway 503 East, approximately 14 miles to Speelyai Bay Park. Learn more about Speelyai Park at:http://www.pacificorp.com/about/or/washington/sp.html Meeting Time: 9:15:00 AM Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Speelyai Bay Recreation Rd, Ariel, WA 98603 Take out: Speelyai Bay Recreation Rd, Ariel, WA 98603 Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John Primary Organizer: Chris Mayou Assistant Organizer(s): David Smith Has organizer paddled here before? Yes Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes 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: 52 Estimated Water Temperature: 50 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): Four-five hours 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 Location (Optional): Speelyai Bay Recreation Rd, Ariel, WA 98603
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon
