Bachelor Island Circumnavigation - Mentored Paddle - L2 T2409

When
December 23, 2024
9:30 AM
Location
Ridgefield Kayak Ramp
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Full Name: Brian Stewart
Narrative: Let's take advantage of the tide - no portage expected! Starting at the Ridgefield kayak boat launch, we'll take Lake River to the slough (turning left) and then go clockwise around Bachelor Island. It will be fun to spot birds during their fall migration and check out the whimsical bird houses on Lake River. We’ll be paddling 10-11 miles. Expect a bit of drizzle - so plan for appropriate layers and whatever makes you feel warm for lunch. This is Brian Stewart's third mentored paddle - thank you to Brenda Brewer for mentoring on this one!

Logistics:
Free off road parking is available near the launch.
There is a restroom at the motor boat launch - take advantage on your way in or it's just a couple of minute walk from the kayak launch.
Let's wear drysuits and spray skirts on our paddle.
Recommend to dress warmly - layers work great.
Bring water, snacks, and lunch. Got a thermos? Consider bringing a hot beverage or soup.

Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Ridgefield Kayak Ramp, 109 W. Division St. Ridgefield, WA 98642
Take out: Ridgefield Kayak Ramp, 109 W. Division St. Ridgefield, WA 98642
Route Alternative for bad weather: Shorten trip, consider paddling south on Lake River to Vancouver Lake
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Brian Stewart No
Co-Organizer(s): Brenda Brewer
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: High 51
Estimated Water Temperature: 44 (SSCOFS - Upper Columbia as of 12/15)
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hrs
Tide times & heights: Low 5:47 a.m. 0.84ft, High 11:23 am 2.79ft, Low 6:27pm 1.39ft
Current information: 1 - 2 knots
Hazards: Shipping traffic
Wind strength: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
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 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 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Most factors meet level 2. To be evaluated again as date comes into weather-forecasting range to ensure we don't hit Level 3 criteria.
Location: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lake+River+Ridgefield+Kayak+Launch/@45.8176971,-122.7533705,17z/data=!4m10!1m2!2m1!1sridgefield+kayak+ramp!3m6!1s0x54944df2a6e7046b:0xaa3fc207b97ae0a6!8m2!3d45.818837!4d-122.7512435!15sChVyaWRnZWZpZWxkIGtheWFrIHJhbXCSAQlib2F0X3JhbXDgAQA!16s%2Fg%2F11pz6kqykd?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
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COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: St Helens
Link to map of route (Optional)

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