Steamboat Landing Park to Reed Island, L2, 9-9-22

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:Paula Brottman
Activity Title: Steamboat Landing Park to Reed Island, L2, 9-9-22
Date of Activity: 9/9/2022
Narrative: Our route will depart from Steamboat Landing Park and we'll paddle up a narrow channel next to Reed Island State Park, a 427-acre marine park. If the water level is high enough, we’ll circumnavigate Reed Island. If it isn’t, we’ll return via the same back channel. The island faces the bird-rich Steigerwald National Wildlife Refuge. We'll be stopping for an early lunch on the island. The total trip mileage will be around 6-9 miles.

Access the gravel parking area by exiting Rt 14 on the first right on the turn around. There is no parking fee. Plan to arrive at 8:15 to help each other carry boats down the ramp to the dock, or you can use your wheels. We'll be launching at 9 AM. This is a dock launch and there will be assistance to get in and out of your boat.
Meeting Time: 8:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:15:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Steamboat Landing Park, Washougal WA
Take out: Steamboat Landing Park, Washougal WA
Route Alternative for bad weather: Likely none. Will stay within guidelines for Level 1-2 OOPS trip.
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Paula Brottman
Assistant Organizer(s): Chris Mayou
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: I will be attending First Aid/CPR class 9-8-22, Chris is also first aid/CPR certified.
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: 75-85
Estimated Water Temperature: 65-70
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hours
Tide times & heights: Tide projections for Washougal, WA:
2022/09/9 Fri 07:42 AM 1.5 H
2022/09/9 Fri 02:50 PM 0.1 L
2022/09/9 Fri 08:23 PM 1.2 H
Current information: <1.5 Knot
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 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
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Location (Optional): Steamboat Landing Park in Washougal, Washington https://www.google.com/maps/place/Steamboat+Landing+Park,+Washougal,+WA+98671/@45.5755617,-122.3559085,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x5495bdbadc559c9b:0x7c18874a6a440ad!8m2!3d45.5756707!4d-122.3544837
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COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19