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This trip is limited to OOPS members who are WEC. To register, you'll need to log into your member account on the OOPS website.
Narrative: Clockwise circumnavigation of Bachelor Island from Ridgefield Kayak Launch and return. Initial part of journey will be downstream on the Lake River, then against the current on the SW Bachelor Island Sough. Enter the Columbia from the slough, and enjoy the current assist to the end of the island. We'll then turn East and paddle against the Lake River current back to the launch site. Lunch stop along one of the many available sandy beaches...provided they are not all below the water level! Bring some hot drinks, snacks and lunch. We can work on strokes and maneuvers as paddlers wish. Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Ridgefield Kayak Launch ( not the boat ramp) the https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ridgefield+Kayak+Launch/@45.8188355,-122.7513181,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x33a124ffe0b0ce14!8m2!3d45.8188355!4d-122.7513181) Take out: Same Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit Primary Organizer: Marlene Fisher Assistant Organizer(s): Alan Fisher 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: Alan and Marlene Fisher Maximum number of paddlers: 12 I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: 62* Estimated Water Temperature: 49* Estimated Water Time: 4 hrs Tide times & heights: H-0737 ; L-1608 Current information: 1.5-2 kt Hazards: Shipping traffic 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 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: No open crossing Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 2 Rating Comments: Water is cold !! Wing dams present x 3 on the Columbia leg - so caution required given current flow. No charge to park along road leading the Kayak launch site. Location (Optional):https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ridgefield+Kayak+Launch/@45.8188355,-122.7513181,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x33a124ffe0b0ce14!8m2!3d45.8188355!4d-122.7513181 Photos (optional):