Grays Harbor Event - 28th Street to Kurt Cobain Memorial Park - L2

When
May 26, 2025
9:30 AM
Location
28th Street Boat Launch
Spaces left
6

Registration

Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime.
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Full Name: Kerry Smith
Narrative: A kayak trip upstream in the Chehalis River to the Wishkah River to the Kurt Cobain Memorial Waterfront Park. Paddle up about 3 miles in the Chehalis River until passing under the SR101 bridge and then turn north to enter the Wishkah River. It is about 1 mile up the Wishkah River to the Kurt Cobain Waterfront Park. There are a few picnic tables, but no bathrooms. This will be our turn around point to go back downstream to the 28th Street boat launc
Meeting Time: 11:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 11:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: 28th Street Boat Launch - John Stevens Way, Hoquiam WA
Take out: 28th Street Boat Launch - John Stevens Way, Hoquiam WA
Route Alternative for bad weather: Paddle up the Hoquiam River
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Kerry Smith
Co-Organizer(s): TBD
Has organizer paddled here before? No
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes
First Aid /CPR Person: Kerry Smith
Maximum number of paddlers: 6
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 55
Estimated Water Temperature: 45
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide times & heights: High Tide 1:52PM 9.1 ft, Low Tide 7:10pm +2.6 ft.

Current information: 1.5 mph
Hazards:
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 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 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: This is a short trip in an urban area with limited take out spots. River currents unknown.
Location: 28th Street Boat Launch John Stevens Way, Hoquiam WA. 98550 https://maps.app.goo.gl/3VpGMXejhoVeLH866
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Aberdeen WA
Link to map of route (Optional)

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