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Full Name: Bob Freshman Activity Title: Circumnavigate of Bachelor Island L2, 2-17-22 Date of Activity: 4/17/2022 Narrative: Join Dave Smith and Bob Freshman to circumnavigate Bachelor Island. We will be starting in Ridgefield and head out on Bachelor Slough to the Columbia River. At the Columbia we will take advantage of the current and head downstream about 3.5 miles to the Lake River. The last leg will be to head up the Lake River and return to our launch point. Total distance is about 10 miles. After a few days of wintery weather the weather forecast looks good with a high of 57, partly sunny and winds of 3-6 MPH. Weather can change and we will monitor the forecast as we get closer to the launch date. Columbia River water temperature is still quite brisk at 46 degrees, so dry suits are required. There are limited free parking spots at this location, otherwise parking is $10. Total time will be about 4 hours so bring enough food and water to get you through the trip. Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Ridgefield Boat Ramp Take out: Same Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit Primary Organizer: Bob Freshman Assistant Organizer(s): Dave Smith 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: Bob Freshman 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: 46 at launch time, high of 57 Estimated Water Temperature: 46 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours Tide times & heights: 2022/04/17 Sun 12:48 AM 0.30 L 2022/04/17 Sun 05:46 AM 3.54 H 2022/04/17 Sun 2:09 PM -0.12 L 2022/04/17 Sun 6:38 PM 1.89 H Current information: 1-2 mph, mostly current assisting us 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 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: No open crossing Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 2 Rating Comments: Location (Optional): End of Mill St, Ridgefield, WA 98642 Photos (optional): COVID-19 Status of Trip All participants of this trip must be vaccinated for Covid-19
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