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Grays Harbor Event - 28th Street to Kurt Cobain Memorial Park - L2
When
May 26, 2025
9:30 AM
Location
28th Street Boat Launch
Spaces left
6
Registration
Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime.
TO and Safety
Password Reserved for TO use
Full Name:
Kerry Smith
Narrative:
A kayak trip upstream in the Chehalis River to the Wishkah River to the Kurt Cobain Memorial Waterfront Park. Paddle up about 3 miles in the Chehalis River until passing under the SR101 bridge and then turn north to enter the Wishkah River. It is about 1 mile up the Wishkah River to the Kurt Cobain Waterfront Park. There are a few picnic tables, but no bathrooms. This will be our turn around point to go back downstream to the 28th Street boat launc
Meeting Time:
11:00:00 AM
Launch Time:
11:30:00 AM
Type of activity:
Paddle Trip
Put in:
28th Street Boat Launch - John Stevens Way, Hoquiam WA
Take out:
28th Street Boat Launch - John Stevens Way, Hoquiam WA
Route Alternative for bad weather:
Paddle up the Hoquiam River
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection:
Drysuit
Primary Organizer:
Kerry Smith
Co-Organizer(s):
TBD
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:
Kerry Smith
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:
55
Estimated Water Temperature:
45
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):
4 hours
Tide times & heights:
High Tide 1:52PM 9.1 ft, Low Tide 7:10pm +2.6 ft.
Current information:
1.5 mph
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: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating:
Level 2
Rating Comments:
This is a short trip in an urban area with limited take out spots. River currents unknown.
Location:
28th Street Boat Launch John Stevens Way, Hoquiam WA. 98550
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3VpGMXejhoVeLH866
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip:
Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:
Aberdeen WA
Link to map of route (Optional)