Lake Merwin Mentored Paddle - L2

When
October 20, 2024
9:30 AM
Location
Speelyai Bay Park Boat Ramp
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Full Name: Kerry Smith
Narrative: Please join Kerry Smith on his second mentored paddle. This is a wonderful kayak trip in Lake Merwin. Starting at the Speelyai Bay Park boat launch we will paddle east along the North Shore of Lake Merwin and cross over Cresap Bay to the winding narrowing upper lake channel to the outlet of Canyon Creek. The fall colors should be brilliant and the water temperature will still be mild, and please wear appropriate immersion wear - either a full wet suit or dry suit. Depending on the amount of recent rain there are usually many fantastic waterfalls along the upper lake channel. There is large sandy beach 1/2 mile before reaching Canyon Creek for a lunch break. This is a Level 2 paddle, so you are required to wear a sprayskirt.
Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Speelyai Bay Park Boat Ramp 45.981647, -122.419136
Take out: Speelyai Bay Park Boat Ramp 45.981647, -122.419136
Route Alternative for bad weather: None
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Kerry Smith
Co-Organizer(s): Peggy Liggit
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: 68° F
Estimated Water Temperature: 65° F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hours
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information: N/A
Hazards:
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 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered 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 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Rating Comments: Approximately 8 NM round trip to Canyon Creek confluence. The water temperature in the lake should be still be mild around 64° F. Exposed open lake from Speelyai Bay to the Cresap Bay Recreation area. Protected waters up to Canyon Creek in the upper lake channel of about 2-1/2 miles in a no wake zone. Boat traffic after September will be limited to mostly fishing boats There are many possible take out areas along the route.

Location: From the I-5 Woodland, Washington exit #21 take Highway 503 East, approximately 14 miles to Speelyai Bay Park.
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) Speelyai Bay Park.

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