Crims Island circumnavigation L2, 2-27-22

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: Steve Blackwood
Activity Title: Crims Island circumnavigation L2, 2-26-22
Date of Activity: 2/26/2022
Narrative: Note: I have changed the date to Saturday the 26th. We will put in at Willow Grove Park boat ramp. This is a nice park with parking and bathrooms. The park is about 7 miles north west of Longview WA . After launching we will cross the Columbia and circumnavigate Crims Island. Then return to our put in. This is a surprisingly scenic paddle. We will lunch on one of the sandy beaches. The paddle will be about 9 miles long. Currents are mild in this section of the river and good visibility for crossing the shipping channel.
Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willow Grove Park, Boat Ramp
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Steve Blackwood
Assistant Organizer(s):Dave Snith
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: mid to low 40es
Estimated Water Temperature: 40*F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4
Tide times & heights: Low 7:40 am 3.69ft
High 12:03pm 9.12 ft
Low 8:56pm -.52
Current information: 1.3 mph
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 2: Less than 1 mile
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Level 2 due to distance and crossing the Columbia.
Location (Optional): https://goo.gl/maps/KNSxGZbkwMdhEdwr7
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COVID-19 Status of Trip Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19