Sandy Island from Kalama - L3 - T2591

Full Name:: Will Greenough

Narrative:: Explore the sandy beaches and striking rock cliffs of the shores of Sandy Island and the shoreline of Trojan Park. Launching from Ahles Point in Kalama we will paddle across the Columbia River and north up the east side of Sandy Island. At the north end of the island we'll cross to the Oregon shore and continue north to Prescott Beach. We'll then turn back and paddle along the west side of Sandy Island before crossing back to Kalama.

We will make 2-3 stops along the way and expect to return to Kalama by about 3:30 or 4:00pm.

Total distance will be about 11 nautical miles.
Planned paddling pace: 3 kt.

Meeting place and time
Meet in Kalama at the south end of Louis Rasmussen Beach Park (immediately north of Mcmenamins Ahles Point Cabin).

Be ready to launch by 9:30am.

Meeting Time:: 8:45:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: South end of Louis Rasmussen Beach Park (immediately north of Mcmenamins Ahles Point Cabin).
Take out:: South end of Louis Rasmussen Beach Park (immediately north of Mcmenamins Ahles Point Cabin).
Route Alternative for bad weather:: TBD
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Farmer John
Primary Organizer:: Will Greenough
Co-Organizer(s)::
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::
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:: 75
Estimated Water Temperature:: 62
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 7 hours
Tide times & heights:: L 0039 0.1'
H 0523 2.9'
L 12:40 0.2'
H 1745 3.6'
Current information:: Saint Helens: 1.5 kt
Hazards:: Shipping traffic
Wind strength:: Level 3: 12-16 knots (19 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 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 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 3
Rating Comments:: Distance of 11nm (13 statute miles) and potential wind up to 15kt make this an L3 trip.
Location:: 333 N Hendrickson Dr, Kalama, WA 98625
Photos (Optional):: yes
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Temco Kalama Terminal
Link to map of route (Optional):
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