Vancouver Lake Mentored Paddle - L1

When
October 13, 2024
9:30 AM
Location
Vancouver Lake Regional Park
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Full Name: Kerry Smith
Narrative: Starting at Vancouver Lake Regional Park out to the entrance of Lake River, continuing around Turtle Island and returning to the Regional Park - 4 NM

This is a pleasant paddle trip on Vancouver Lake. The Regional Park is easily accessible from I-5 following Mill Plain Blvd to the west. The fall colors should be in full display around the lake and on Turtle Island. There usually are many species of water foul in the lake, including Canada Geese, Whooping Cranes, ducks and other migratory birds. There is a possible mid-way take out spot near the entrance to Lake River.

Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Vancouver Lake Regional Park - 6801 NW Lower River Road, Vancouver Washington.
Take out: Vancouver Lake Regional Park - 6801 NW Lower River Road, Vancouver Washington.
Route Alternative for bad weather: None
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Kerry Smith
Co-Organizer(s): Jon Powell
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No
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: 20° C
Estimated Water Temperature: 18° C
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3 hours
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information: N/A
Hazards:
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 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance: Level 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 1
Rating Comments: Mild water temperature - Farmer Johns Wet Suit
4 NM - Lake is Usually protected from wind by shoreline
Location: Vancouver Lake Regional Park - 6801 NW Lower River Road, Vancouver Washington.
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: N/A
Link to map of route (Optional)

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