Scappoose to Warrior Rock - Mentored Paddle - L2

Full Name: Brian Stewart
Narrative: Let's take advantage of a few days of nice weather and stretch our paddles in the sun. We'll get the chance to see birds and waterfowl - which ones might we spot at this time of year? Maybe you've paddled out of Scappoose or ventured Ridgefield to Warrior Rock Lighthouse... but maybe this is a bit of a different combo for you. Come join Brian on his second mentored paddle - this one with Jon Powell. It's a seven-mile round trip to the lighthouse. Most of this paddle will be in the Multnomah Channel before we venture out on the Columbia for the last half nautical mile.

Our launch point has a bathroom and a $10 launch/parking fee.
Bring wheels to help with getting your kayak to the launch.

Wet exit certification and spray skirts are required, and must be worn at all times.

Recommended:
Lunch, snacks, and water.
Have gloves and neoprene hood available
Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Scappoose Bay Marina (colocated with Next Adventure); 57420 Old Portland Rd., Warren, OR 97053 There are a couple of kayak loading/unloading spots behind the building. Be prepared to carry boats - it's better to do so with a buddy. Wheels are possible too. There is a $10 parking/launch fee. Please park in the larger lot. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Scappoose+Bay+Marina/@45.8286629,-122.8424031,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x5494519c379ab743:0x825e4cf128930e78!8m2!3d45.8286592!4d-122.8398282!16s%2Fg%2F1thq4_jc?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: Shorten the out and back trip.
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Brian Stewart
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: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 57
Estimated Water Temperature: 55
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3-4 hours
Tide times & heights: 5:52 am, 1.8' high; 11:52 am, 0.77' low; 5:15 pm, 3.4' high
Current information: 1-2 knots
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 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Wind should be minimal throughout paddle. L2 rating is mostly for distance. There may be low water to avoid.
Location: 57420 Old Portland Rd., Warren, OR 97053
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: 9439201 St Helens, OR
Link to map of route (Optional) https://www.google.com/maps/place/Scappoose+Bay+Marina/@45.8286629,-122.8424031,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x5494519c379ab743:0x825e4cf128930e78!8m2!3d45.8286592!4d-122.8398282!16s%2Fg%2F1thq4_jc?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D