Grays Harbor Event- Wishkah River Paddle - L2

When
May 24, 2025
8:00 AM
Location
3527 Wishkah Road, Aberdeen
Spaces left
12

Registration

Members with wet exit certification
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Full Name: Jerry Stole
Narrative: This will be a great paddle to see the Wishkah River. We will leave cars at the take-out area and take the transport cars up (6.1 miles, 12 minutes) to the Long Swamp boat launch. From there we will paddle up the meandering river for 3.5 miles until our journey is halted by a log jam. We then paddle down-river and have lunch at the Long Swamp boat launch. After lunch we will travel (about 7.5 miles) down the twists and turns of the Wishkah River landing at the Cosi (Boones St N) boat launch.
Meeting Time: 8:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: 3527 Wishkah Road, Aberdeen, WA 98520 (47.039444, -123.802417)
Take out: Cosi boat launch, (near) 704 S. West Blvd,(end of Boone St. N) Aberdeen, WA 98520 (46.972806, -123.802944)
Route Alternative for bad weather: If rain is heavy we may not do the initial loop
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Jerry Stole
Co-Organizer(s): Brian Stewart
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:
Maximum number of paddlers: 12
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 60s
Estimated Water Temperature: Low 50s
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 6.5 hours
Tide times & heights: L -0.6 5:43AM, H 8.7 12:11PM, L 2.0 5:30PM
Current information: Depends on rain and snow melt.
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 3: 11 to 15 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: A long paddle on a gentle river.
Location: 3527 Wishkah Road, Aberdeen, WA 98520 (47.039444, -123.802417)
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Cosmopolis, WA
Link to map of route (Optional)

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