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Skamokawa Event: Skamokawa Creek - L1
When
September 27, 2024
9:00 AM
Location
Skamokawa Vista Park
Spaces left
6
Registration
Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime.
OOPS Paddler (No WEC required)
A level 1 paddler requires no WEC. this ticket is for anyone.
TO and Safety
Password Reserved for TO use
Full Name:
Mark Niemann-Ross
Narrative:
Skamokawa Creek Natural Resources conservation area is a beautiful inland level one paddle. It contains mature conifer forest habitat including platform trees supporting marbled murrelet nesting sites. The murrelet is a seabird that nests inland on the broad branches of old-growth trees.
We'll launch from the campsite, then paddle up the creek. How far we get will depend on water levels and how engrossed we are with watching wildlife - probably four miles round-trip. We will start paddling at maximum ebb so we don't get caught downriver at low tide.
Bring a lunch, we'll find a gravel bar. And bring your camera - you never know what will charge out of the bushes.
Meeting Time:
9:00:00 AM
Launch Time:
9:30:00 AM
Type of activity:
Paddle Trip
Put in:
Skamokawa Vista Park
Take out:
Skamokawa Vista Park
Route Alternative for bad weather:
none
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection:
Farmer John
Primary Organizer:
Mark Niemann-Ross
Co-Organizer(s):
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:
6
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:
Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:
60
Estimated Water Temperature:
55
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):
4 hours
Tide times & heights:
max flood knots
4:38am 0.67
4:47pm 0.56
max ebb knots
10:38am -0.12
10:33pm -0.21
Current information:
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 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing:
Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating:
Level 1
Rating Comments:
Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/CWkiuB4Nw6L3h5m7A
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip:
Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:
Brown's Point
Link to map of route (Optional)