Skamokawa Event: Welch Island Circumnavigation - L2

When
September 27, 2024
9:00 AM
Location
Vista Park Boat Ramp
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: Steve Blackwood
Narrative: We will launch from the Vista Park Boat ramp. Then we will travel up the Steam Boat Slough until we reach the main channel of the Columbia River. This is where we will cross the active shipping channel on the Columbia. This is about a 3/4-mile crossing and will require paddlers to maintain a 3-mph paddling speed. We will travel up the Red Slough and then turn
north. After we reach the north end of the Island we will lunch on the east side before crossing the Columbia and the active shipping channel to return to our put in.

There is not a lot of take outs on this Island. Crossings are hazardous. This is only about 7.5 nautical miles, but it does have some challenges. Paddlers should have good paddling skills.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Vista Park Boat Ramp https://maps.app.goo.gl/V3NNvP39EV8AyuF4A
Take out: Vista Park Boat Ramp https://maps.app.goo.gl/V3NNvP39EV8Ayu
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Steve Blackwood
Co-Organizer(s):
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: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 68
Estimated Water Temperature: 65
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4hrs
Tide times & heights: High 5.7 ft at 11:47am
Low -.2 ft at 06:00 am
Current information: 1kt
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 3: Bad footing, rocky shores, or surf up to 1.5'
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: High side of level 2
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/V3NNvP39EV8AyuF4A
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Skamokawa
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon