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Narrative: Looking for a few intrepid paddlers to explore Wallace and Cooper Islands with me. We will paddle 2 miles down the Clatskanie river to the confluence of the Columbia. From there we will paddle a short distance up river around the eastern end of Wallace island. We can circle Cooper Island and/ or depending on conditions we might paddle further up to Eureka Bar and get a close-up of the shipping traffic. Back to Clatskanie on the end of the flood... Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Beaver Boat Launch - Clatskanie, OR Take out: Same Route Alternative for bad weather: None Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: PolyFleece/Shell Primary Organizer: kent slawson Assistant Organizer(s): Stuart Teicher Has organizer paddled here before? No Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes First Aid /CPR Person: 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: 75-80 Estimated Water Temperature: 65+ Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4-5 hours Tide times & heights: Wauna,OR Low: 11:23, -1.51ft High: 4:45, 6.39 ft Current information: ≤2knts Hazards: Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle 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: This is a level 2 "energizer trip". Participants should have the stamina to paddle up to 11 miles at group pace and appropriately respond to all reasonably anticipated hazards. If you have a tow-belt & know how to use it, wearing it is a good idea Location (Optional): Photos (optional):