Austin Point Area and Bachelor Island, L2, 12-22-22

 This trip is limited to members with a wet exit certification (except for level 1 trips when the paddler is not using a spray skirt....if the paddler is wearing a spray skirt on a level 1 paddle, the Wet Exit Certification is REQUIRED).  To successfully register you will need to sign into your OOPS member account, and your account will need to be a member of the "Wet Exit Certified" group if you intend to wear a spray skirt.  Your acceptance is conditional on approval by the Organizer, who may contact you with questions about your skills and equipment.  If the measured water temperature is different enough from that listed below to warrant a change in required immersion protection, the Organizer will contact all participants and the Trips Board member with the update at least a day before the trip.

Full Name: Will Greenough
Activity Title: Austin Point Area and Bachelor Island, L2, 12-22-22
Date of Activity: 12/22/2022
Narrative: Explore the islands just east of Saint Helens, Oregon from Austin Point and then circumnavigate Bachelor Island. Launching from Austin Point Park, we will cross the river and paddle by Saint Helens, Oregon along the shore of Sand Island Marine Park. We'll then cross the river again and paddle north along the west shore of the small islands on the Washington side. At the north end of these small islands, we'll turn back south behind the islands and then continue past Austin Point and the mouth of the Lewis River to the north end of Bachelor Island. We'll then paddle south into Lake River and then Bachelor Island Slough to the south end of Bachelor Island. Finally we will paddle north along the outside of Bachelor Island, taking a small detour into the slough about mid-island.
This will be a full day - expect to be back to the launch by about 4pm. Bring plenty of food, warm drinks and warm clothes.
Total distance is estimated to be 15-16 miles
Meeting Time: 8:15:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Austin Point Park
Take out: Same as put in
Route Alternative for bad weather: Cancel
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Will Greenough
Assistant Organizer(s): Tom Waldron
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: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 40
Estimated Water Temperature: 40
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 7 hours
Tide times & heights: High 0327 2.1'
Low 0954 0.4'
High 1506 3.3'
Low 2329 -0.2'
Current information: Estimated river current maximum of 2kt
Hazards: Shipping traffic
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 4: 15 to 22 Miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: All conditions at Level 2, but distance of 15-16 miles is at Level 4
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COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19