Washougal Waterfront Park Paddle L2, 2-10-22

•  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: david smith
Activity Title: Washougal Waterfront Park Paddle L2, 2-10-22
Date of Activity: 2/10/2022
Narrative: Join Joe Howell and me at Washougal Waterfront Park next Thursday for a paddle on the Columbia River. NOAA predicts weather to be sunny with a flood tide from 9am to 3 pm. We plan to cross over to the Oregon side and explore around Gary, Flag and Chatham Islands. If lucky, we may have enough water to follow a side channel to the Sandy River. From there we can then paddle down it back to the Columbia. Bring wheels if you have them, otherwise we'll use the buddy system getting boats to the water. Free restrooms and parking.

Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Washougal Waterfront Park
Take out: same
Route Alternative for bad weather: Reed Island if winds don't exceed 12 knots
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: David Smith
Assistant Organizer(s): Joe Howell
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: 50°
Estimated Water Temperature: 40°
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide times & heights: NOAA Washougal: Low at 9:02 am, .41'; High at 2:54 pm, 1.5'
Current information: 1-2 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 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: Less than 1 mile
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: If winds seem to rough for a crossing, we can hug the shoreline to Reed Island and return.
Location (Optional): 56 S. 1st St, Washougal, WA
Photos (optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19