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Puget Island from Cathlamet - L3 - T25B0

  • December 13, 2025
  • 8:15 AM
  • Elochoman Slough Marina
  • 2
  • 6 registrants

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NOTE: This is a LEVEL 3 paddle. TO will screen participants for the required skills.

Full Name:: Will Greenough

Narrative:: Clockwise circumnavigate of Puget Island from Cathlamet. This winter paddle around one of the largest islands in the lower Columbia River features cliff and waterfalls, sandy beaches and hopefully lots of wildlife.

Participants need to be prepared for winter (rainy and windy) conditions on this full day paddle. We will be maintaining a 3kt pace while paddling.

Total distance is about 15 nautical miles. (17.3 statute miles)
Expect to return to the launch around 4pm.
Launch fee is $5 cash
There are restroom facilities at the launch.
Meeting Time:: 8:15:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Elochoman Slough Marina, 500 2nd St, Cathlamet, WA 98612
Take out:: Elochoman Slough Marina, 500 2nd St, Cathlamet, WA 98612
Route Alternative for bad weather:: TBD
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Will Greenough
Co-Organizer(s)::
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::
Maximum number of paddlers:: 5
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 45
Estimated Water Temperature:: 45
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 7 hours
Tide times & heights:: L 0320 1.1'
H 0924 6.7'
L 1630 1.4'
Current information:: S. Cathlamet Channel
Slack 0658
Flood 0858 0.2kt
Slack 0947
Ebb 1719 -1.5kt
Hazards:: Shipping traffic
Wind strength:: Level 3: 12-16 knots (19 mph)
Swell/Surf size:: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves
Sea state:: Level 3: Waves to paddle tops; numerous whitecaps, waves becoming longer
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 4: 15 to 22 Miles
Open crossing:: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 3
Rating Comments:: Distance and potential for windy conditions make this an L3 paddle
Location:: Elochoman Slough Marina, 500 2nd St, Cathlamet, WA 98612
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Wauna
Link to map of route (Optional):