Goat, Martin and Burke Islands - L3 - T2601

When
January 10, 2026
8:15 AM
Location
Ahles Point
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Full Name:: Will Greenough
Narrative:: Enjoy a winter paddle around these Columbia River islands launching from Ahles Point in Kalama. We'll paddle south along the Oregon shore into the slough behind Goat Island. From the southern tip of Goat Island, we will paddle north along the east shore of the island and then cross to the north tip of Martin Island. From there we will paddle south along Martin Slough and then into Burke Slough, emerging into the main river at the southern end of Burke Island. We will then paddle north along the west sides of Burke and Martin Islands and up the Washington shore back to the launch.
This trip will be about 14.5 nautical miles (16.7 statute miles). Participants will need to be equipped for winter conditions, including wind, waves and rain.
I expect to be back at the launch by 4pm.
Meeting Time:: 8:15:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: 333 N Hendrickson Dr, Kalama, WA 98625
Take out:: 333 N Hendrickson Dr, Kalama, WA 98625
Route Alternative for bad weather:: TBD
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
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:: 40
Estimated Water Temperature:: 40
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 7 hours
Tide times & heights:: L 0345 0.3'
H 0911 3.2'
L 1707 0.8'
Current information:: Estimated maximum of 2 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 4: 15 to 22 Miles
Open crossing:: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 3
Rating Comments:: Paddle will be held to L3 conditions. Distance is L4.
Location:: 333 N Hendrickson Dr, Kalama, WA 98625
Photos (Optional)::
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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