St Helens to Warrior Rock - L2

When
October 05, 2024
10:00 AM
Location
St Helens Marina (134 N River St)
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Full Name: Monte Johnston
Narrative: Join me on Saturday for a leisurely paddle from St Helens Marina to warrior rock lighthouse, then down river around Sand Island and back to the marina. we will take a break at the lighthouse and then we will stop and explore Sand Island before returning to the launch site.
This is only about a 5 mile trip but a nice short paddle for the end of the season for some of us.

Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: St Helens Marina (134 N River St)
Take out: St Helens Marina
Route Alternative for bad weather: no alternate rout
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Monte Johnston
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: 6
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 65 - 70 degrees
Estimated Water Temperature: 65 degrees
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3 -4 hours
Tide times & heights: High tide at 7:00 1.7ft Low 1:30 .22ft
Current information: the Columbia River is low right now and the current is minimal about 2 mph
Hazards: Shipping traffic
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
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 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Level 2 due to boat traffic and Columbia River potential changes
Location: St Helens Marina 134 N River St
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: St Helens OR
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon