Circumnavigation of Wallace Is - L2 - T2615

When
February 28, 2026
9:00 AM
Location
Beaver Boat Ramp
Spaces left
3
Registered
7 registrants

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Full Name:: Steve Blackwood
Narrative:: We will put in at the Beaver Boat Ramp in Clatskanie Or and paddle down the slough to the Clatskanie River and follow it to the Columbia River. The river will open up to the beautiful vistas of the mid-Columbia River. We will travel around the Wallace Is in a counterclockwise direction. On the return to the Clatskanie River, we will circumnavigate the Anunde Is, Currents should be mild the distance is about 12.5 nautical miles or 13.8 statute miles.
We can find a beach for lunch on the west end of Wallace. This is a easy paddle for conditions distance is the only thing that is upper level, but we will go at an easy pace.
Last time I was at the beaver boat ramp they charged $5.00 cash for parking. There is a toilet at the put in.
Meeting Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Beaver Boat Ramp https://maps.app.goo.gl/TCyfCGonKdBq9Amy7
Take out:: Same https://maps.app.goo.gl/TCyfCGonKdBq9Amy7
Route Alternative for bad weather:: Possible cut through on Wallace Is
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Steve Blackwood
Co-Organizer(s):: Jon Powell
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:: 6 will expand with co-TO
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: mid to upper 40es
Estimated Water Temperature:: mid to low 40es
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 5 hrs
Tide times & heights:: Low 6:38 AM 1.7ft
High 11:55 AM 6.2 ft

Current information:: -1kt
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 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 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
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:: Only distance will be of a concern. But we are easy going paddlers.
Location:: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TCyfCGonKdBq9Amy7
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Cape Horn
Link to map of route (Optional): DeepZoom trip: Wallace Is Circumnavigation https://www.deepzoom.com/trip/5672hg55
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