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: Dennis Pennell
Activity Title: Bacelor Island paddle L2, 2-12-22
Date of Activity: 2/12/2022
Meeting location: Ridgefield Marina, https://goo.gl/maps/3x9VDtBLW7Q7NriC7
Note that the new road over the railroad track is finished, so to get to the boat ramp, drive into downtown Ridgefield and continue straight through the intersection at the flashing red light. The old road to the boat ramp is blocked.
We will paddle from the boat ramp down Lake River to Bachelor Slough, then up Bachelor Slough to the Columbia River, downstream on the Columbia River to the north end of Bachelor Island, and then back up Lake River to the boat ramp.
Total distance about 9 miles.
Water temp estimate 40 degrees
Air temp estimate 55 degrees max, around 40 at launch time
First planned on shore break at south end of Bachelor Island. More shore breaks possible.
Meet time 10 AM.
Launch time 10:30 AM
On water time including breaks about 4 hours, maybe 5 if we go slower.
Narrative: Fully COVID-19 vaccinated including the BOOSTER participants only.
Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willamette Park, West Linn, Oregon
Take out: Same as put in.
Route Alternative for bad weather: If the water level is too high we may divert to Hagg Lake.
Required equipment: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Dennis Pennell
Assistant 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: Dennis Pennell
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: 42
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 3 to 4 hours
Tide times & heights:
Date Day Time Pred High/Low
2022/02/12 Sat 02:37 AM 1.95 H
2022/02/12 Sat 07:16 AM 1.10 L
2022/02/12 Sat 12:54 PM 2.63 H
2022/02/12 Sat 10:10 PM 0.13 L
Current information: Mostly 2 knots or less, but some places will be faster.
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 3: Up to 4 knots: paddlers must sprint to move forward
Total distance: Level 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location (Optional): https://goo.gl/maps/cduEyLzXDTkWrkVH9
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COVID-19 Status of Trip All participants of this trip must be vaccinated for Covid-19
