Bachelor Island circumnavigation - L2 - T2638

When
June 23, 2026
10:30 AM
Location
Lake River Ridgefield Kayak Launch
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Full Name:: Terrence Conlon
Email address::tdc60@yahoo.com
Phone:: 971-988-9438
Activity Title:: Bachelor Island circumnavigation
Date of Activity:: 6/23/2026
Narrative:: Join a (mentored) paddle on a close-to-Portland/Vancouver scenic area on the Columbia River. We’ll circumnavigate Bachelor Island, starting at the Lake River kayak launch in Ridgefield, WA in a clockwise direction by paddling the Bachelor Slough at high tide to the Columbia River. Paddling downstream on the Columbia River with a receding tide, we’ll see wildlife, big ships, and enjoy sandy beaches, before returning up Lake River to the kayak launch. Total length is just under 10 miles. Launch will be at 11am so we pass through the Slough at high tide. Rivercast Application shows sufficient water levels in the Columbia River to make it through the Slough. Long term weather forecast is for temperature in high 70s to high 80s. Winds 4-8 kts from the NNW. Kayaks 14 ft or longer.
Meeting Time:: 10:30:00 AM
Launch Time:: 11:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Lake River Ridgefield Kayak Launch 109 W Division St, Ridgefield, WA 98642
Take out:: Lake River Ridgefield Kayak Launch, Ridgefield, WA
Route Alternative for bad weather:: Up Bachelor Slough and return (skip Columbia River)
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Farmer John
Primary Organizer:: Terrence Conlon
Co-Organizer(s):: Peggy Liggit
Has organizer paddled here before?: Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before?: No
Organizer's first aid and CPR current?: Yes
First Aid /CPR Person:: Peggy Liggit
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:: 85
Estimated Water Temperature:: 62
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 5 hours
Tide times & heights:: Low 0.5 ft at 8:04am
high 1.5 ft at 12:56pm
low 0.2 ft at 7:15pm
Current information:: Up to 2 kts
Hazards:: Shipping traffic
Wind strength:: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Waves, Swell, Breaking Waves: 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 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 2
Rating Comments::
Location:: 45°49'07.9"N 122°45'05.1"W, Lake River Ridgefield Kayak Launch 109 W Division St, Ridgefield, WA 98642
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: St Helens
Link to map of route (Optional):

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