Smith and Bybee Lakes Wildlife Exploration - L2 - T2616

Full Name:: Brad Sheehan

Narrative:: Join Brad Sheehan for a pleasant exploration around Smith & Bybee Lakes.
With all the predicted rain and clearing weather next week,
we will have plenty of water for a memorable paddle and access good vantage points.

We should see lots of waterfowl, maybe a few eagles, a variety of hawks, Great Blue Herons and maybe a White Egret.
Seeing invasive Nutria is guaranteed, but an elusive River Otter or Beaver would be a real treat.
Bring a lunch and water, and we'll find a suitable spot to eat along the way.

Dress for cool weather, neoprene gloves and warm wool base layers.

Please Plan to be a cooperative Pod Participant, and Bring your wheels/kayak cart.
DON'T LEAVE ANYTHING OF VALUE IN YOUR VEHICLE.
DROP DOWN YOUR GLOVE BOX LID, AND FLIP UP THE CONSOLE COVER.

There is no fee to park, but you do need a current Oregon Water Access Permit.
The permit is good for an entire year and available online at:
https://www.oregon.gov/osmb/boater-info/pages/ais-faqs.aspx

Meeting Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time:: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Smith and Bybee Lakes Canoe Launch, past rest rooms at far East End of road5300 N Marine Drive Portland 97203
Take out:: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather:: We'll plan to paddle unless gale force winds are predicted
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Brad Sheehan
Co-Organizer(s):: TBD
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:: TO plus 5 paddlers
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 45 AM with afternoon high of 60
Estimated Water Temperature:: approx 50 degrees F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 5 hours
Tide times & heights:: Hi 2.05 ft 5:26 AM
Lo 0.64 ft 11:50AM
Hi 2.36 ft 5:01 PM
Current information:: negligible
Hazards::
Wind strength:: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
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 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
Currents:: Level 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance:: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing:: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 1
Rating Comments:: Generally a Level 1 paddle, except for the distance and oossible wind on the open portion of the trip
Location:: 5300 N Marine Drive Portland 97203
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COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Columbia River at Vancouver
Link to map of route (Optional): https://www.google.com/search?q=smith+and+bybee+lakes&oq=Smith+and+Bybee+Lakes&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgAEAAYgAQyBwgAEAAYgAQyCAgBEAAYFhgeMggIAhAAGBYYHjIICAMQABgWGB4yCAgEEAAYFhgeMgcIBRAAGO8FMgcIBhAAGO8FMgYIBxBFGDzSAQoxNDIyM2owajE1qAIIsAIB8QXqmaL1YCIZhg&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
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