Skamokawa Event: Tenasillahe Island - L2

When
September 28, 2024
8:45 AM (PDT)
Location
Vista Park
Spaces left
6

Registration

Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime.
OOPS Paddler (No WEC required)
A level 1 paddler requires no WEC. this ticket is for anyone.
TO and Safety
Password Reserved for TO use

Full Name: Thomas Waldron
Narrative: Join Teresa and Tom for a paddle around Tenasillahe Island on the Columbia.

Tenasillahe Island is an island in the Columbia River Estuary portion of the Columbia River in Clatsop County, Oregon. It is separated from the mainland and the unincorporated community of Clifton, Oregon by the Clifton Channel, and from nearby Welch Island by the Red Slough. The island was visited by the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and Tenasillahe and Welch were known as the "Marshy Islands". The entire island is part of the Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer.

Our journey will start from Vista Park in Skamokawa. We’ll paddle our way SE behind Price Island, then cross the main channel to Red Slough, between Welch and Tenasillahe Island. Traveling CCW, we’ll circumnavigate Tenasillahe Island, cross the main channel and follow the west side of Price Island back to Vista Park.

The trip is approximately 11 nm. We’ll stop for lunch on the southern tip of Tenasillahe Island.

This paddle includes an open water crossing of just under 1 nm with container ship traffic. The area is also susceptible to windy conditions, especially in the afternoon. Paddlers who sign up for this trip will be expected to maintain a 3 knot pace throughout the day. Please assess your skill level and stamina if you are considering signing up for this trip.

Bring a tow rope if you have one. Boats at least 14’ long with a skeg or rudder.

Meeting Time: 8:45:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Vista Park, 13 Vista Park Rd, Skamokawa, WA 98647
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: N/A
Required equipment: Towline
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Thomas Waldron
Co-Organizer(s): Teresa George
Has organizer paddled here before? No
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: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 71
Estimated Water Temperature: 60
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hours
Tide times & heights: L: 6:50 AM -0.4’ / H: 12:34 PM 6.1’ / L: 18:38 PM 1.5’
Source: Deep Zoom

Current information: 2 K
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 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location: Vista Park, 13 Vista Park Rd, Skamokawa, WA 98647
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Skamokawa, WA (Station #9440569)

Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon