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• Columbia River - Vancouver to Austin Point - L4 - T2572

  • When
    August 02, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Kalama - Ahles Point beach access
  • Spaces left
    1
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Full Name: Will Greenough
  Narrative: Explore the Columbia River from Wintler Park in Vancouver to Austin Point. If the wind is from the north, we may reverse the route. This one way trip will require a car shuttle. This is a long paddle that will take most of the day. Estimated distance is 23 miles (20 nautical miles). You should be able to maintain a 3kt pace on flat water for the day.
  Meeting Time: 8:00:00 AM
  Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
  Type of activity: Paddle Trip
  Put in: Wintler Community Beach Park 
  Take out: Austin Point.
  Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
  Required equipment:
  Minimum Immersion protection: Shorty wetsuit
  Primary Organizer: Will Greenough
  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: 4
  I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
  Estimated Air Temperature: 79
  Estimated Water Temperature: 68
  Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 8 hours
  Tide times & heights: L 0828 0.6'
  H 1223 1.4'
  L 1727 0.6'
  Current information: 1.5 kt - NOAA St. Helens
  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 5: Greater than 22 miles
  Open crossing: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
  Paddling Environment:
  Overall rating: Level 4
  Rating Comments: Only the distance makes this a level 4 paddle
  Location: Vancouver - Wintler Community Beach Park
  Photos (Optional):
  COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
  Tide Station: Knapp Landing
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• Yaquina Bay (Newport) Paddle to Yakona Nature Preserve - L2 - T2573

  • When
    August 06, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Rogue Spirts Sunset Bar boat launch
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    8 registrants

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  Full Name: Ed Johnson

  Narrative: We will use the canoe/kayak launch at the southeast corner of the Newport Marina, about 50yds south of the Rogue Spirts Sunset Bar. Unload your kayak at the launch and park across the street from the bar. Public restrooms are between the bar and the public fish cleaning station. Following our 9:45 am briefing, we will paddle single file out of the marina past the marina breakwaters and into the Yaquina River where we turn right and head upriver with the help of the incoming tide. We’ll stay on the south side of the main ship channel and soon pass the NOAA Marine Operations Center-Pacific on our right. A half mile further we pass the Hatfield Marine Science Center Oregon State University. Continuing and close to shore, we’ll see the Yaquina Bay Estuary Trail. Next, we’ll cross the southern side of Yaquina Bay on our way to Idaho Point. From there we’ll turn south and paddle into King Slough a short way the turn east and paddle towards Yakona Nature Preserve following its shoreline and the main river channel. With permission, will come ashore and listen to a host from the Yakona Nature Preserve tell us about the Preserve. Afterwards we’ll return to our launch by the same route with assistance from the river current and ebb tide. Total paddling distance will be 8-9 miles.
  

  
  

  This is a Level 2 trip due to distance, wind potential, and current. Wet exit certification required. The water temperature will be upper 50s deg F. Be sure to have adequate layers of insulation. Air temperature forecast 60L -85H deg F. Bring food and water. Extra & spare set of clothing, in dry bags.
  Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
  Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
  Type of activity: Paddle Trip
  Put in: canoe/kayak launch beside Rogue Spirts Sunset Bar in the Newport Marina. (44.620426, -124.049998) 2122 SE Marine Science Dr, Newport, OR 97365
  Take out: same
  Route Alternative for bad weather: Shorten trip. Turn around.
  Required equipment:
  Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
  Primary Organizer: Ed Johnson (TO candidate)
  Co-Organizer(s): Ken Sund
  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: 80 degrees F
  Estimated Water Temperature: 55 degrees F
  Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hrs
  Tide times & heights:
   L 10:00 AM 4.6 Ft
  H 12:15 PM 6.0 Ft
  Current information: <2 kt
  Hazards: Shipping traffic
  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 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
  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: distance, potential for wind >7kn
  Location: Rogue Spirts Sunset Bar, 2122 SE Marine Science Dr, Newport, OR 97365,
  Photos (Optional): yes
  COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
  Tide Station: South Beach
  

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• Washougal Waterfront Park / Reed Island - L2 - T2574

  • When
    August 16, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Washougal Waterfront Park Kayak Launch
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    11 registrants

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  Full Name: Ed Johnson
  Narrative: Circumnavigate Reed Island (~9 mi). Put in at the new Washougal Waterfront Park kayak Launch; be on the water at 10am. Paddle upstream with the rising tide. We’ll pass Cottonwood Beach on our left (N) then enter the channel between Reed Island State Park and Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge. As we round the east end of Reed Island and into the main channel of the Columbia River there are places, we can come ashore for breaks and lunch. The tide will shift in our favor as we paddle back along the south shoreline of Reed Island. This is a Level 2 trip due to the distance, and potential for wind greater than 7kt. Wet exit certification required. The water temperature will be mid 70s deg F. Be sure to have adequate insulation. Air temperature forecast 60L -85H deg F. Bring food and water. Extra & spare set of clothing, in dry bags. There are restrooms at the launch site; kayak wheels are recommended but not required; parking is free.
  Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
  Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
  Type of activity: Paddle Trip
  Put in: : Washougal Waterfront Park Kayak Launch (45.577591, -122.376760)
  Take out: Same
  Route Alternative for bad weather: Shorten trip. Turn around.
  Required equipment:
  Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
  Primary Organizer: Ed Johnson
  Co-Organizer(s): Tom Waldron
  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:
  Maximum number of paddlers: 10
  I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
  Estimated Air Temperature: 85
  Estimated Water Temperature: 75
  Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5
  Tide times & heights: L 10:00 AM 0.43 Ft
  H 1:25 PM 0.81 Ft
  
  Current information: <2
  Hazards: Shipping traffic
  Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
  Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves
  Sea state: Level 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered whitecaps
  Landing types: Level 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
  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: Distance, could encounter wind >7kn
  Location: Washougal Waterfront Park
  Photos (Optional): yes
  COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
  Tide Station: NOAA-Washougal, Columbia River, WA 9440047
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• Lopez Island Event 2025

  • Start
    August 21, 2025
  • End
    August 25, 2025
  • Location
    Odlin County Park
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Lopez Island

  August 21-25, 2025

   Paddling days will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday

  General registration opens this coming Thursday -May 1, 2025 at 9:30 pm

  Trip Organizers who have been approved to lead trips for the Event and their partner will be able to register earlier.

  
  

  Visit the quietest of the major San Juan Islands - a 50 minute ferry ride from Anacortes.  The Lopez landscape blends forests with rolling farmlands, quiet bays and driftwood-strewn beaches with distant views of mountain ranges.  We reserved the group camping site at Odlin County Park - a location offering sandy beaches and a launch site. Note: There are no showers available at Odlin; showers are offered in-town at Lopez Village. Lopez Island offers a variety of paddling options (moderate to challenging) - with paddles planned Friday through Sunday.  There are also opportunities for beach-combing, hiking, bicycling and shopping at the Farmer’s Market.  

  
  

  Your Volunteer Staff:

  Event Manager: Kristin Price, 19813mkp@gmail.com, 360-601-2356‬

  Assistant Event Managers: Kathy Bolin and Mart Hughes, kbolin@solidnet.com, 503-929-3736.

  Trips Admiral: Fred Harsman, fharsman@gmail.com 503-358-3069‬

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• Lopez event trip - Roundtrip Watmough Bay to Agate Beach - L3

  • When
    August 22, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • Location
    Watmough Bay
  • Spaces left
    6

  Full Name: Fred Harsman
  Narrative: This an out and back from Watmough Bay around Pt. Coleville ,around Iceberg Point to a beach by Agate beach. We will then retrace our steps. This is some of the most beautiful paddling in the San Juans
  Meeting Time: 8:30:00 AM
  Launch Time: 9:00:00 AM
  Type of activity: Paddle Trip
  Put in: Watmough Bay
  Take out: same
  Route Alternative for bad weather: paddle out of Odlin Park
  Required equipment:
  Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
  Primary Organizer: Fred Harsman
  Co-Organizer(s): TBA
  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 per TO.
  I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
  Estimated Air Temperature: 65
  Estimated Water Temperature: 55
  Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5hours
  Tide times & heights: 9:51 -1.03 /. 5:35 7.56
  Current information: 8:37AM 3.73 knots E /. Slack 12:24. / 3:36PM 3.95F
  Hazards:
  Wind strength: Level 3: 12-16 knots (19 mph)
  Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves
  Sea state: Level 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered whitecaps
  Landing types: Level 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees
  Currents: Level 3: Up to 4 knots: paddlers must sprint to move forward
  Total distance: Level 3: 11 to 15 miles
  Open crossing: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
  Paddling Environment:
  Overall rating: Level 3
  Rating Comments:
  Location: Watmough Bay Lopez Island
  Photos (Optional):
  COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
  Tide Station: Pt. Coleville for current Aleck Bay for tide height
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• Lopez Island Event - MacKaye Harbor to Watmough Bay Shuttle – L2

  • When
    August 22, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • Location
    Mackaye Harbor Boat Launch
  • Spaces left
    6

  Full Name: Tom Waldron
  Narrative: This is a shuttle trip between MacKaye Harbor and Watmough Bay. Arrive at the intersection of the Odlin County Park entrance and Odlin Park Road in time to leave at 8:00 am. We’ll drop our boats at the Mackaye Harbor Boat Launch, then shuttle cars over to Watmough Bay. Plan to be on the water by 10 AM. If you have two racks for your car please bring them to minimize the parking spaces we use at Watmough Bay. From the Watmough Bay parking area there is a .25 mile path to the beach so wheels are needed. If you have wheels that fit in your kayak, bring them. That will speed up your loading time from the take-out at Watmough Bay.
  
  

  Leaving MacKaye Harbor we’ll paddle south, rounding Iceberg Point and then follow the coast line east. Along the way we’ll explore Aleck, Hughes and McArdle Bays. Time permitting we may check out Blind, Castle and Boulder Islands. At Point Colville our group will turn north to our take-out at Watmough Bay. With breaks and lunch our trip should take between 5 – 6 hours. Total mileage estimated to be between 12 to 15 miles.

  
  

  
  Meeting Time: 8:30:00 AM
  Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
  Type of activity: Paddle Trip
  Put in: Mackaye Harbor Boat Launch
  Take out: Watmough Bay
  Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
  Required equipment: Towline
  Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
  Primary Organizer: Tom Waldron
  Co-Organizer(s): Joe Howell
  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: 65
  Estimated Water Temperature: 55
  Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 - 6 hours
  Tide times & heights: 8/22/25: 09:51 AM -1.02’ Low, 17:36 PM 7.56’ High
  8/23/25: 03:45 AM 6.56’ High, 10:32 AM -0.55’ Low, 18:01 PM 7.48’ High
  8/24/25: 04:41 AM 6.40’ High, 11:09 AM 0.10’ Low, 18:23 PM 7.37’ High
  
  Current information: Current: Point Colville, 1.4 nm East. Mean Flood Direction: 39 deg. / Mean Ebb Direction: 207 deg.
  8/22/25: 8:37 AM max ebb -3.25 kts, 12:23 PM slack before flood, 15:36 PM flood 3.49 kts
  8/23/25: 9:31 AM ebb -3.33 kts, 13:20 PM slack before flood, 16:22 PM flood 3.21 kts
  8/24/25: 6:09 AM slack before ebb, 10:23 AM ebb -3.18 kts, 14:11 PM slack before flood, 17:03 PM flood 2.8 kts
  
  Hazards:
  Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
  Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves
  Sea state: Level 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered 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 3: 11 to 15 miles
  Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
  Paddling Environment:
  Overall rating: Level 2
  Rating Comments:
  Location: MacKaye Harbor Boat Launch
  Photos (Optional): yes
  COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
  Tide Station: 9449994: Aleck Bay, Lopez Island
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• Lopez Island Event - Odlin to Blind Island - RT - L2

  • When
    August 22, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • Location
    Odlin County Park Day Use Beach Area
  • Spaces left
    6

  Full Name: Brenda C Brewer
  Narrative: Let's go explore Blind Island.
  We will launch right from the Odlin County Park Day Use Beach - meet at 0830, launch by 0915. Parking is very tight here - you may wish to wheel your boat down, or drop it off and park up closer to the campground.
  
  Blind Island Marine Park is a lovely 2.8 acre island, just north of Shaw Island. We will launch, paddle north a bit, then cross a ferry channel to Shaw Island. Once there, we will paddle North and then turn West, following the shoreline to the Shaw Island Ferry Dock area. From there, looking due west, we will see tiny Blind Island.
  
  According to the BLM brochure: "Approach the island from the northeast (Shaw Island ferry terminal) to access the four mooring buoys located on the south side of Blind Bay. Note the reef marker 200 yardseast of Blind Island. DO NOT approach from the northwest as there is an extensive reef in that area. Best access to the island is at a small pocket cove at the southwest side of Blind Island (look for the State Parks and SJI National Monument
  logo sign onshore)."
  
  Once there, we will take a bio- and snack break, and if we wish, walk the trail around the island. Once we are ready, we will retrace our path back to Shaw, paddle around the North end, and head south. There is one small beach (Hank's Point Beach) if we want another brief break, and if we can find it. Due to Washington's laws, we cannot land just anywhere - only on public access lands. Once we are paddling South, we will have a 1.5 - 2 knot current to contend with, and a bit of wind. But we are OOPS and we are strong :-) We will paddle a little over a mile, until we get to our crossing spot - a ferry channel, close to a mile wide. We will cross up-current of the park, as we will have a side current of close to 2 knots. Once across, we will drift back to Odlin.
  
  If you know how to use a tow line safely, please bring it. Other things to bear in mind include, there are few places for bio breaks, due to Washington laws. Also, we will be doing an open crossing of almost a mile, twice. The second one will have up to 2 knot side current. We will also paddle against an up-to 2 knot current for about a mile; hugging the shoreline as much as possible, to catch Eddys.
  Meeting Time: 8:30:00 AM
  Launch Time: 9:15:00 AM
  Type of activity: Paddle Trip
  Put in: Odlin County Park Day Use Beach Area
  Take out: Odlin County Park Day Use Beach Area
  Route Alternative for bad weather: Shorten the trip, skip the crossing.
  Required equipment:
  Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
  Primary Organizer: Brenda C Brewer
  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: Brenda C Brewer
  Maximum number of paddlers: For one TO: 5. For two TO's: 10.
  I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
  Estimated Air Temperature: Mid 50's in am, low-mid 70's by afternoon.
  Estimated Water Temperature: low-mid 50's
  Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): About 5 hours
  Tide times & heights: Upright Head, Lopez Island.
  High Tide: 2.47 am: + 6.9 feet
  Low Tide: 10:43 am: -1.3 feet
  High Tide: 6:31 pm: + 6.9 feet.
  
  Current information: Mostly up to 1 knot. Afternoon in Upright Channel and Crossing: up to 2 knots.
  Hazards: Shipping traffic
  Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
  Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves
  Sea state: Level 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered whitecaps
  Landing types: Level 3: Bad footing, rocky shores, or surf up to 1.5'
  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 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
  Paddling Environment:
  Overall rating: Level 2
  Rating Comments: Landing Types a level 3 only because there are few landing opportunities.
  Location: Odlin County Park Day Use Beach Area
  Photos (Optional):
  COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
  Tide Station: Lopez Island: Upright Head, # 9449911.
  Shaw Island: Harney Channel, Ferry Dock, # 944990
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• Lopez Island Event - Mackaye Harbor to Davis Bay RT – L2

  • When
    August 23, 2025
  •  
    8:45 AM
  • Location
    MacKaye Harbor Boat Launch
  • Spaces left
    6

  Full Name: Tom Waldron
  Narrative: Arrive at the intersection of the Odlin County Park entrance and Odlin Park Road in time to leave at 8:15 am. We'll travel as a group to MacKaye Harbor Boat launch. Plan is to be at the boat launch by 8:45 am and be on the water by 9:30 am.
  
  

  Launching from Mackaye Harbor Boat Launch, we’ll paddle west along the southern coast of Lopez Island, passing Jones Bay and Davis Bay and some small islands as we move towards Davis Point. After lunch at Davis Point we’ll head back east, checking out Charles Island and possibly Long Island, depending on conditions and time. The tides are in are favor as we’ll start out on a late ebb and return during the flood, Distance app. 11 – 13 miles. With breaks and lunch our trip should take between 4 -5 hours.

  

  
  Meeting Time: 8:45:00 AM
  Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
  Type of activity: Paddle Trip
  Put in: MacKaye Harbor Boat Launch
  Take out: Same
  Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
  Required equipment: Towline
  Minimum Immersion protection: None
  Primary Organizer: Tom Waldron
  Co-Organizer(s): TBD
  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: 8
  I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
  Estimated Air Temperature: 65
  Estimated Water Temperature: 55
  Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 - 5 hours
  Tide times & heights: 8/22/2025: 2:06 AM 6.62’ High, 9:53 AM -1.45’ Low, 17:58 6.74’ High
  8/23/2025: 3:07AM 6.38’ High, 10:32 am -0.93’ Low, 18:15 pm 6.65’ High
  8/24/2025: 4:06 AM 6.06’ High, 11:08 AM -0.18’ Low, 18:28 PM 6.61’ High
  
  Current information: San Juan Channel, South Entrance: Mean Flood Direction 347 deg. / Mean Ebb Direction 168 deg.
  8/22/25: 3:43 AM slack before ebb, 7:35 AM max ebb -4.1 kts, 11:17 AM before flood, 14:36 PM max flood 5.15 kts
  8/23/25: 4:52 AM slack before ebb, 8:39 AM max ebb -3.84 kts, 12:09 PM slack before flood, 15:18 PM max flood 4.55 kts
  8/24/25: 5:57 AM slack before ebb, 9:41 AM max ebb -3.56 kts, 13:02 PM slack before flood, 15:58 PM max flood 3.77 kts
  
  Hazards:
  Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
  Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves
  Sea state: Level 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered 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 3: 11 to 15 miles
  Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
  Paddling Environment:
  Overall rating: Level 2
  Rating Comments:
  Location: MacKaye Harbor Boat Launch
  Photos (Optional): yes
  COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
  Tide Station: 9449982: Richardson, Lopez Island
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• Lopez Island Event - Odlin County Park to Lopez Village and RT - L2

  • When
    August 23, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Odlin State Park
  • Spaces left
    6

  Full Name: Peggy Liggit
  Email address: peggy.liggit@gmail.com
  Phone: 734-646-9940
  Activity Title: Lopez Island Event - Odlin County Park to Lopez Village and RT
  Date of Activity: 8/23/2025
  Narrative: We'll launch from Odlin County Park and paddle SW along the Lopez Island's western shoreline heading to Fisherman's Bay. We'll take our time and work on some paddle skill development as we go - such as forward stroke, edging, bow ruddering, etc... Once there, we can take out and explore Lopez Village shops and bakery before heading back. Total distance will be about 7 miles.
  Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
  Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
  Type of activity: Paddle Trip
  Put in: Odlin State Park: 148 Odlin Park Rd. Lopez, WA 98261
  Take out: Odlin State Park
  Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
  Required equipment:
  Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
  Primary Organizer: Peggy Liggit
  Co-Organizer(s):
  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:
  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: High 60's
  Estimated Water Temperature: 55 degrees
  Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hours
  Tide times & heights: 3:58 am High = 6.64 ft
  11:23 am Low = -0.66 ft
  6:56 pm High = 7.80 ft
  Current information: Upright Channel Narrows (PUG1723) Depth 24 feet
  
  2025-08-23 7:08 AM ebb -1.56
  2025-08-23 9:54 AM slack -
  2025-08-23 1:07 PM flood 2.04
  2025-08-23 5:09 PM slack -
  2025-08-23 8:02 PM ebb -1.62
  Hazards: Shipping traffic
  Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
  Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves
  Sea state: Level 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered 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 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
  Paddling Environment:
  Overall rating: Level 2
  Rating Comments: This is a solid Level 2 paddle
  Location: 148 Odlin Park Rd. Lopez, WA 98261
  Photos (Optional):
  COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
  Tide Station: Upright Head, Lopez Island
  Link to map of route (Optional) https://www.deepzoom.com/trip/3bqkx655

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• Lopez Island Event - Mackay Harbor to Cattle Pass - L3

  • When
    August 23, 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • Location
    MacKay Harbor Boatramp
  • Spaces left
    8

  Full Name: fred harsman
  Narrative: We will meet at Odlin park at 9AM and carpool to Mackay Harbor boat ramp. We should be on the water by 10 and head east along the coast and exploring some of the islands along the way. Our goal is to get to Cattle Pass which at slack turning to flood at 12:08. We can watch it build and play to your comfort level and then from an eddy as others play. There is a small beach which we can have lunch . After playing we will head east back to the launch.
  Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
  Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
  Type of activity: Paddle Trip
  Put in: Mackay Harbor boat ramp
  Take out: same
  Route Alternative for bad weather: an alternate trip out of Odlin because bad weather generally means south winds
  Required equipment: Helmet
  Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
  Primary Organizer: Fred Harsman
  Co-Organizer(s): Brenda Brewer
  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: fred
  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: 65
  Estimated Water Temperature: 55
  Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hours
  Tide times & heights: 3:19AM 9.12ft. 10:15 1.94ft. 5:52. 9.64ft
  Current information: Cattle Pass 12:08S. 3:19 5.64 F
  Hazards:
  Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
  Swell/Surf size: Level 3: Waves to 3', breaking waves to 2'
  Sea state: Level 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered whitecaps
  Landing types: Level 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees
  Currents: Level 3: Up to 4 knots: paddlers must sprint to move forward
  Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
  Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
  Paddling Environment:
  Overall rating: Level 3
  Rating Comments:
  Location: Mackay Harbor Lopez Island
  Photos (Optional):
  COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
  Tide Station: Charles Island
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• Lopez Is. Event: Spencer Spit to James Island - L2

  • When
    August 24, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Spencer Spit State Park beach
  • Spaces left
    6

  Full Name: Peggy Liggit
  Narrative: You'll love this paddle that includes scenic crossings, island explorations, and coastline cruising. We are leaving at 9:00 am from Spencer Spit to take advantage of the tide and current, and we'll cross over to the north point of Decatur Island. This is the longest crossing a little over a mile. Our destination is West Cove on James Island, a Washington State Park only accessible by boat.
  
  We'll arrive at West Cove around 10:30 am, and we'll plan a leisurely lunch so that paddlers will have time to explore the island - there are picnic tables, a composting toilet , and 1.5 miles of hiking trails. We'll leave about 12:00 noon and circumnavigate James Island and head back to Spencer Spit (a total of 11 miles). Currents will not exceed 1.5 kts at our designated time and route. Alternate dates are Friday and Saturday.
  
  Only 1-2 cars can drive down the hill to the launch point at Spencer State Park at a time. Trip may be limited to the number of paddlers who can unload boats at one time, probably 6-8. You will need to pay a day use fee if you do not have a Discover Pass.
  
  Meeting Time: 8:00:00 AM
  Launch Time: 9:00:00 AM
  Type of activity: Paddle Trip
  Put in: Spencer Spit State Park beach: 521 Bakerview Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261
  Take out: Spencer Spit State Park beach: 521 Bakerview Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261
  Route Alternative for bad weather: Paddle on shoreline of Lopez Island
  Required equipment:
  Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
  Primary Organizer: Peggy Liggit
  Co-Organizer(s): TBD
  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:
  Maximum number of paddlers: 6-12 depending on TO availability
  I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
  Estimated Air Temperature: 70 degrees
  Estimated Water Temperature: 53 degrees
  Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 6 hours
  Tide times & heights: 2025-08-22 Fri 2:51 AM 6.9 H feet
  2025-08-22 Fri 10:25 AM -1.3 L
  2025-08-22 Fri 6:37 PM 7.6 H
  
  2025-08-23 Sat 11:53 PM 5.1 L
  2025-08-23 Sat 3:58 AM 6.1 H
  2025-08-23 Sat 11:06 AM -0.7 L
  2025-08-23 Sat 7:01 PM 7.5 H
  
  2025-08-24 Sun 12:00 AM 4.3 L
  2025-08-24 Sun 5:01 AM 6.5 H
  2025-08-24 Sun 11:43 AM 0.0 L
  2025-08-24 Sun 7:20 PM 7.3 H
  
  Current information: Thatcher Pass (PUG1733) Depth 28 ft
  
  2025-08-22 8:50 AM ebb -2.54 kts
  2025-08-22 1:00 PM slack --
  2025-08-22 5:44 PM flood 1.03
  2025-08-22 8:28 PM slack --
  
  2025-08-23 9:43 AM ebb -2.24
  2025-08-23 1:41 PM slack --
  2025-08-23 6:03 PM flood 0.81
  2025-08-23 8:37 PM slack --
  
  2025-08-24 5:23 AM flood 0.17
  2025-08-24 6:39 AM slack --
  2025-08-24 10:32 AM ebb -1.89
  2025-08-24 2:17 PM slack --
  2025-08-24 4:39 PM flood 0.65
  
  Hazards: Shipping traffic
  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 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
  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 3: 1 to 2 miles
  Paddling Environment:
  Overall rating: Level 2
  Rating Comments: The wind is variable (it could be Level I or Level II). Our longest crossing is a tad over 1 mile, so barely a Level 3 condition.
  Location: Spencer Spit State Park beach: 521 Bakerview Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261
  Photos (Optional): yes
  COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
  Tide Station: Armitage
  Link to map of route (Optional) DeepZoom trip: Spencer Spit to James IS https://www.deepzoom.com/trip/xd2jq7nb

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• Lopez Island Event: Odlin to Blind Island RT, L2

  • When
    August 24, 2025
  •  
    9:15 AM
  • Location
    Odlin Day Use area beach
  • Spaces left
    6

  
  Full Name: Tom Waldron
  Narrative: We’ll launch from the Odlin Day Use Area at 10 AM. Following the Lopez Island shoreline north, we’ll cross the channel to Shaw Island; proceed along the Shaw Island shoreline north and then west to Blind Island State Park. There are picnic tables and vault toilets on Blind Island so it will be a good place to stop for lunch. Total mileage around 8 miles.
  https://www.parks.wa.gov/477/Blind-Island
  
  Meeting Time: 9:15:00 AM
  Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
  Type of activity: Paddle Trip
  Put in: Odlin Day Use area beach
  Take out: Odlin Day Use area beach
  Route Alternative for bad weather: NA
  Required equipment:
  Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
  Primary Organizer: Tom Waldron
  Co-Organizer(s): Teresa George
  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: 10
  I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
  Estimated Air Temperature: 65
  Estimated Water Temperature: 55
  Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 - 5 hours
  Tide times & heights: 8/24/2025: 12:17 AM 4.42' Low, 05:30AM 6.54' High, 12:13 PM 0.12' Low, 7:12 PM 7.54' High
  Current information: PUG 1722, Harney Channel, north of Point Hudson; Depth: 13 ‘
  Mean Flood Direction: 263 deg; Mean Ebb Direction: 78 deg
  
  8/24/2025: 1:11 AM Slack, 3:53 AM Flood 0.81k, 6:28 AM Slack, 9:52 AM Ebb -1.26k, 12:53 PM Slack, 4:08 PM Flood 1.31k
  
  
  PUG 1723, Upright Channel Narrows; Depth: 24’
  Mean Flood Direction: 40 deg; Mean Ebb Direction: 230 deg
  
  8/24/2025: 1:35 AM Flood 2.41k, 5:09 AM Slack, 7:54 AM Ebb -1.51k, 10:40 AM Slack, 1:49 PM Flood 1.86k, 5:38 PM Slack
  Hazards: Shipping traffic
  Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
  Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves
  Sea state: Level 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered 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 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
  Paddling Environment:
  Overall rating: Level 2
  Rating Comments:
  Location: Odlin County Park
  Photos (Optional):
  COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
  Tide Station: Shaw Island 9449904
  

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• Wilderness First Aid - 2025

  • Start
    October 04, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    October 05, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Robinwood Station Community Center,
  • Spaces left
    11
  • Registered
    7 registrants

  Register

  Join us for a Wilderness First Aid and CPR course, October 4 & 5, 2025. This course will meet from 8-5 each day at the 

  Robinwood Station Community Center, 3706 Cedar Oak Dr, West Linn, 97068. 

  Renew your skills and learn new ones with fellow Trip Organizers from Mark Whittier of Cascade Wilderness Medicine. This two day course is offered at half cost for TOs ($155) and will provide you with a 3 year certification. 

  Registration is open for TOs only until August 22, then any unfilled seats will be offered to the general membership. 

  If you are a TO in good standing (have led two trips within the past year) and the fee is a barrier to you attending the course, please email  safety@oopskayak.org. 

  NOTE: Last date to cancel with a refund is Sept 15th.

  NOTE: Since OOPS has subsidized this training, it is not eligible for reimbursement from Education.

  Paige Light-Powell
  Safety Director
  Safety@oopskayak.org

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• Wilderness First Aid - Save The Date: Oct 4 & 5

  • Start
    October 04, 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • End
    October 05, 2025
  • Location
    TBD
  • Spaces left

  OOPS will be hosting our first Wilderness First Aid and CPR course this fall, with instructor Mark Whittaker of Cascadia Wilderness Medicine.  TOs will have priority.  The course will be held in the Portland area, location TBD.  Watch for details from the Safety Director (Paige Light-Powell).

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• JNP Pay test

  • When
    January 08, 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • Location
    Trip Location here
  • Spaces left
    6
  • Registered
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