Comments and Discussion
Narrative: This is an. easy paddle, assuming the water is high enough, through the wetlands of the Lewis river. You will get the opportunity to route find a channel to paddle and explore areas not normally accessible to water craft. Last year we were able to paddle over a hiking bridge. This is just a fun close in paddle! Need assistant so we can take 12. NO! bathroom facilities at put in. Meeting Time: 10:30:00 AM Launch Time: 11:00:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: We will put in at Timmens Landing in the town of La Center Wa. Take out: Same Route Alternative for bad weather: Columbia Slough Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Full Wetsuit Primary Organizer: Glen Duey Assistant Organizer(s): Bob Freshman 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: Glen Duey 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: 55 Estimated Water Temperature: 45 Estimated Water Time: 3 hours Tide times & heights: High tide about 12.30 Current information: Current at put in less than 2 knots 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 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: No open crossing Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 2 Rating Comments: Generally an easy paddle that might require some maneuvering in close spaces Location (Optional): Timmens Landing, under the bridge