Lincoln City Event: Siletz River Natl. W. Refuge, L1 6-24-22

Full Name:Peter Carew
Activity Title: Lincoln City Event: Siletz River Natl. W. Refuge, L1 6-24-22
Date of Activity: 6/24/2022
Narrative: The Siletz River National Wildlife Refuge is an easy paddle in very scenic waters. We'll meet at 10:00 at the Refuge parking lot (limited parking so carpool please). The lot is free and has a porta-potty. We'll launch at 10:30 on the flood tide, near the 11:30 high tide. We'll go to the Siletz River and then up river, past the picturesque Stamper house to a small beach for a break. Then we'll return taking the Milport Slough and the the connecting slough back to the launch. The total distance is about 5 miles and we'll be returning to the put-in about 1:00 pm.
Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Siletz River Nat. Wildlife Refuge
Take out: same
Route Alternative for bad weather: Devils Lake
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Peter Carew
Assistant Organizer(s): TBD
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: 12
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 65
Estimated Water Temperature: 65
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 2 1/2 hours
Tide times & heights: NOAA StationName: KERNVILLE, SILETZ RIVER
Date Day Time Pred High/Low
2022/06/24 Fri 05:33 AM 0.23 L
2022/06/24 Fri 11:23 AM 3.91 H
2022/06/24 Fri 04:47 PM 1.70 L
Current information: <1
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 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 1
Rating Comments: All level 1 except a possible level 2 breeze.
Location (Optional): Alder Island Nature Trailhead, Lincoln City, OR 97367
Photos (optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19