Goat, Martin and Burke Islands - L3 - T2406

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Full Name: Will Greenough
Narrative: Explore the quiet sloughs and sandy beaches of these uninhabited islands in the Columbia River south of Kalama. We'll launch at Ahles Point at the south end of Louis Rasmussen Park in Kalama and paddle across the river and south behind Goat Island. After a break, we'll paddle back north up the east shore of Goat Island and then cross the river again to the north end of Martin Island. From there we will paddle south again in Martin Slough and then into Burke Slough, emerging back onto the river at the south end of Burke Island. Then we'll paddle back in the main river to Ahles Point.
The total distance will be about 15-16nm (~18.5 statue miles)
Paddling pace around 3kt
Expect to return to the launch around 4pm.
Meeting Time: 8:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 8:45:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Ahles Point beach access - 333 N Hendrickson Dr, Kalama, WA 98625
Take out: Ahles Point beach access - 333 N Hendrickson Dr, Kalama, WA 98625
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Will Greenough
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: 5
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 48 degrees
Estimated Water Temperature: 45 degrees
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 7 hours
Tide times & heights: L 0431 0.0'
H 0944 2.9'
L 1723 1.1'
H 2133 2.8'

Current information: 2 kt
Hazards: Shipping traffic
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves
Sea state: Level 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered whitecaps
Landing types: Level 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees
Currents: Level 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
Total distance: Level 4: 15 to 22 Miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 3
Rating Comments:
Location: Ahles Point beach access - 333 N Hendrickson Dr, Kalama, WA 98625
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Temco Kalama Terminal
Link to map of route (Optional)