Circumnavigation of Government Island - L2 - T2528

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March 22, 2025
9:00 AM
Location
Chinook Landing Marine Park
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Full Name: Greg Lamberg
Narrative: Join us for a Circumnavigation of Government Island. Launching from Chinook Landing (Parking is $5), we will do a clockwise circumnavigation of Government Island. The trip is roughly 14 miles. You should be in a properly fitted sea kayak at least 14 ft long and be able to average 3+ mph for 14 miles. Drysuits required, helmets optional. Radios appreciated towing system required.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Chinook Landing Marine Park 5201 NE 223rd Ave, Fairview
Take out: Chinook Landing Marine Park 5201 NE 223rd Ave, Fairview
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment: Towline
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Greg Lamberg
Co-Organizer(s):
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: 5
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 50 degrees F
Estimated Water Temperature: 49 degrees F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5.5 hrs
Tide times & heights: Low .39ft @ 6:11am High 1.58ft @ 2:14pm Low .41ft @ 11:07pm
Current information: about 1kt
Hazards: Shipping traffic
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 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
Total distance: Level 3: 11 to 15 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location: Chinook Landing Marine Park 5201 NE 223rd Ave, Fairview
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Washougal
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
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