Yale Lake and Siouxon Creek L2, 9-9-21

 This trip is limited to members with a wet exit certification (except for level 1 trips when the paddler is not using a spray skirt....if the paddler is wearing a spray skirt on a level 1 paddle, the Wet Exit Certification is REQUIRED).  To successfully register you will need to sign into your OOPS member account, and your account will need to be a member of the "Wet Exit Certified" group if you intend to wear a spray skirt.  Your acceptance is conditional on approval by the Organizer, who may contact you with questions about your skills and equipment.  If the measured water temperature is different enough from that listed below to warrant a change in required immersion protection, the Organizer will contact all participants and the Trips Board member with the update at least a day before the trip.

Full Name: Chris Mayou
Activity Title: Yale Lake and Siouxon Creek L2, 9-9-21
Date of Activity: 9/9/2021
Narrative: Launch from Yale Park, paddle 3 miles on the lake, then paddle up Siouxon Creek until we feel like turning back! The creek has a bit of other-worldly feel to it, or at least that’s what I thought when I paddled there last year. With clear skies, we will have views of Mt. St. Helens. This is a remote-feeling lake, though power boats are allowed. 10-12 miles R.T. We can’t count on cell service while at Yale Lake. Parking should be free on Thursday. If not, it’s a $5 fee. I have specified no immersion wear, but you know your body best! You might want a layer of neoprene or even a drysuit.

Directions: From the I-5 Woodland, Washington Exit #21, take Highway 503 East, approximately 29 miles to Yale Park.

Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Yale Park
Take out: Yale Park
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Chris Mayou
Assistant 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: 6
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 60-70
Estimated Water Temperature: 56-60 (best guess)
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5-6 hours
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information: N/A
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 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location (Optional): "Yale Park"
Photos (optional):