Goat, Martin and Burke Islands from Kalama L2, 9-6-22

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: Will Greenough
Activity Title: Goat, Martin and Burke Islands from Kalama L2, 9-6-22
Date of Activity: 9/6/2022
Narrative: Explore both shores of the Columbia south of Kalama and a figure eight circumnavigation of Goat Island and Martin and Burke Islands. Upon return, enjoy a drink and/or a bite at McMennamins Ahles Point Cabin at the put-in.
Meeting Time: 9:15:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Beach access at the south end of Louis Rasmussen Beach Park in Kalama. The access is adjacent to and just north of McMennamins Ahles Point Cabin (215 N Hendrickson Drive, Kalama, WA)
Take out: Same as put-in.
Route Alternative for bad weather: Cancel
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Shorty wetsuit
Primary Organizer: Will Greenough
Assistant Organizer(s): Steve Blackwood
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: 5 non-TO paddlers
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 75
Estimated Water Temperature: 71
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 7 hours
Tide times & heights: High 0129 3.7'
Low 0848 -0.1'
High 1317 1.9'
Low 2034 0.8'
Current information: less than 2 kt in mid channel
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 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 4: 15 to 22 Miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location (Optional): 215 N Hendrickson Drive, Kalama, WA
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: All participants of this trip must be vaccinated for Covid-19