Washougal to Reed Island RT L2, 8/18/22 -Cancelled

Join me for a last-minute paddle at Reed Island. We’ll launch early and take swim/lunch/rescue practice breaks at Cottonwood Beach and/or Reed Island as we make our way up the channel between Reed Island State Park and Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge. If the water level is high enough, we’ll circumnavigate Reed Island. If it isn’t, we’ll return via the same back channel. Approximately 11 miles total. We’ll plan to return by 1:30 or 2 p.m. so that we will hopefully escape most of the afternoon heat and traffic. We’ll launch from Washougal Waterfront Park; be water-ready by 9 a.m. By unloading at the east end of the parking lot, it’s a short distance to the water along a gently sloping ramp, but there is a stretch of rocky area that needs to be crossed to reach the water. Wheels are helpful. Free parking, bathrooms, and picnic tables overlooking the Columbia River. 
Captain William Clark Park at Cottonwood Beach commemorates the historical site where the Corps of Discovery camped for six days while on their journey through this area in 1806.
Washougal Waterfront Park is at the end of 2nd St. The Google Maps address specifying 1st St. is confusing. The park’s coordinates are 45.57787749683821, -122.37754515213229.

Meeting Time: 8:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Washougal Waterfront Park
Take out: Washougal Waterfront Park
Route Alternative for bad weather: none
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Chris Mayou
Assistant Organizer(s):
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:
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: 75-90
Estimated Water Temperature: 70
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hours
Tide times & heights: Tide projections for Washougal, WA:
2022/08/18 Thu 08:47 AM 0.46 L
2022/08/18 Thu 12:28 PM 0.95 H
2022/08/18 Thu 7:58 PM 0.28 L

Current information: 1 knot
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 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 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: I'm rating this Level 2 due to paddling on the Columbia River.
Location (Optional): 45.57787749683821, -122.37754515213229
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19