Crims Island Circumnavigation - L2 - T2610

When
February 21, 2026
9:30 AM
Location
Willow Grove Park - Boat Launch
Spaces left
1
Registered
7 registrants

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Full Name:: Kerry Smith
Narrative::
This will be a scenic kayak trip in the lower Columbia River. Starting at the Longview WA, Willow Grove Park boat launch, we will paddle across the Columbia River to Bradbury Slough on the south side of Crims Island. We will have a lunch break at Gull Island on a sandy beach. Assuming there is enough water depth, we will explore the slough between Crims and Gull Islands. Afterwards we will continue upstream on the south side of Crims/Gull island to a scenic channel between Crims Island and an unnamed sandy island back to Bradbury Slough. After a brief break we will recross the Columbia River to the Willow Grove Park boat launch.
Meeting Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time:: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Willow Grove Park - Boat Launch
Take out:: Willow Grove Park - Boat Launch
Route Alternative for bad weather:: Fisher Island Slough
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Kerry Smith
Co-Organizer(s):: Will Greenough
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:: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 45
Estimated Water Temperature:: 38
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 5 hours
Tide times & heights:: High tide at 5:50 am 5.2ft. - Low tide at 1:00pm 0.3ft
Current information:: 2 mph
Hazards:: Shipping traffic
Wind strength:: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
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 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing:: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 2
Rating Comments:: Two Columbia River Crossings, likely ship traffic, 10.6 miles
Location:: Willow Grove Park boat launch, Longview, Washington https://maps.app.goo.gl/kN7EpfrTKkmoDZu87
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Barlow Point
Link to map of route (Optional):

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
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