Bachelor Island - L2

When
September 09, 2024
9:30 AM
Location
Lake River Kayak Launch
Spaces left
3
Registered
7 registrants

Registration

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Full Name: Monte Johnston
Narrative: Join Brad Sheehan and myself for a leisurely 10 mile paddle around Bachelor Island. I paddled the route a week ago and there is enough water (barely) to paddle through the Slough.
We will take a break at the end of the slough before going down the Columbia.
On the Columbia we will enjoy a tide and current assisted paddle down the river to Lake River. We will have a lunch break here before paddling back to our launch/take out spot.

Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Lake River Kayak Launch
Take out: same
Route Alternative for bad weather: none
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Monte Johnston
Co-Organizer(s): Brad Sheehan
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: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 80 degrees
Estimated Water Temperature: 70 degrees
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide times & heights: 9;07 AM
Current information: 2 MPH
Hazards: Shipping traffic
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 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 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location: Lake River Ridgefield Kayak Launch
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: St Helens
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon