Scappoose Marina to Warrior Rock Lighthouse - Mentored Paddle - L2

When
June 30, 2024
9:00 AM
Location
Scappoose Bay Marina. 57420 Old Portland Rd, Warren, OR 97053
Spaces left
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Registered
9 registrants

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Full Name: Brenda C. Brewer

Narrative: Let’s go paddle to Warrior Rock - but from the Scappoose side instead of Ridgefield. This is Brenda’s second mentored paddle, with Tom Waldron kindly mentoring.

This is generally a pretty mellow 6-6.5 mile paddle, launching from Scappoose Marina, heading North down the Multnomah Channel, into the Mighty Columbia River for a bit, around the Northern end of Sauvie Island to Warrior Rock Lighthouse. We will take a lunch break at the lighthouse area before heading back. There will be opportunities to practice rescues at Warrior Rock for those who wish. There are real bathrooms in Marina Park, right near where we leave our cars.

Weather (as of 6/23) calls for mostly cloudy with a 21% chance of rain and winds 5-10 mph - but as we know, that can always change). We will launch right after the low tide and return right around slack or high tide. And then a stop in Next Adventure kayak store is always fun

Gentle reminder: Scappoose Marina now charges $10 per car for us to park there - the machine is near where we launch - you may wish to consider carpooling.

Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:45:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Scappose Marina. 57420 Old Portland Rd., Warren, OR 97053
Take out: Scappose Marina. 57420 Old Portland Rd., Warren, OR 97053
Route Alternative for bad weather: Shorten the trip
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Brenda C. Brewer
Co-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? No
First Aid /CPR Person: Tom Waldron
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: Expected to be cloudy with 21% rain chance (always subject to change). Approx 60 degrees at 8 am, 70 degrees by 2 pm.
Estimated Water Temperature: Between 56 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3-4 hours
Tide times & heights: Per NOAA website: Low tide 8:15 am at 0.37’, high tide 12:39 pm at 1.53’

Current information: Per CREOFs Operational Forecast System - Station Plot Time Series (noaa.gov) 1-1.5 k/hour (around1- 2 mph, possibly a bit higher on the Columbia near Warrior Rock)

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 1: Waves up to the deck seam; water glassy to rippled, no 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 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location: Scappoose Bay Marina. 57420 Old Portland Rd, Warren, OR 97053
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: St. Helen’s - Columbia River
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon