CANCELLED - Smith & Bybee Lakes Wildlife Exploratory Paddle - L2 - T2509

When
January 14, 2025
9:15 AM
Location
Smith and Bybee Lakes Canoe Launch
Spaces left
3
Registered
3 registrants

Registration

Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime.
TO and Safety
Password Reserved for TO use

Full Name: Brad Sheehan
Narrative: Join Brad Sheehan for a pleasant exploration around Smith & Bybee Lakes.
The recent rains have almost brought the water level up to an acceptable height for a memorable paddle.

We'll see lots of waterfowl, a few eagles, a variety of hawks, Great Blue Herons and White Egrets.
Seeing invasive Nutria is guaranteed, but an elusive River Otter or Beaver would be an extra treat.
Bring a lunch, water, and something to sit on.
We'll find a suitable spot to eat along the way.
Dress in warm layers, warm gloves, and drysuit required - this is January in Oregon.

Please Plan to be a cooperative Pod Participant, and Bring your wheels/kayak cart.
It may be a muddy launch to start.

DON'T LEAVE ANYTHING OF VALUE IN YOUR VEHICLE.
DROP DOWN YOUR GLOVE BOX LID, AND FLIP UP THE CONSOLE COVER.

There is no fee to park, but you do need a current Oregon Water Access Permit.
The permit is good for an entire year and available online at:
https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/boater-info/pages/ais-faqs.aspx

Meeting Time: 9:15:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Canoe Launch at East end of roadway, past the park pavilion and picnic area
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: We'll paddle regardless, unless Lightening is predicted.
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Brad Sheehan
Co-Organizer(s): TBD
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: Brad Sheehan
Maximum number of paddlers: TO plus 5 paddlers otal of Six
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 34 in the Morning, High of 46
Estimated Water Temperature: 45 degrees
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hours
Tide times & heights: 6:26 Am 2.33 Feet
12:55 Pm 1.20 Feet
5:50 Pm 3.10 Feet
Current information: minimal, this is a lake system
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 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees
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: Level 2 due to cold water, long fetch , and few takeouts
Location: Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area 5300 N Marine Dr, Portland, OR 97203
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Vancouver - Columbia River
Link to map of route (Optional)

Comments and Discussion

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon