Hunting & Price Islands, L2, 10-09-22

 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: Hunting & Price Islands, L2, 10-09-22
Date of Activity: 10/9/2022
Narrative: Explore the islands, sloughs and shoreline between Cathlamet and Skamokawa. Launching from the ramp at Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet, we will paddle north (downstream) along the outside of the Hunting Islands and then Price Island to Skamokawa. We'll then paddle the sloughs behind Price and Hunting Islands on the return to Cathlamet. This trip will be about 12 nautical miles including some exploration into side sloughs along the way. The planned paddling pace will be about 3kt.
Meeting Time: 8:45:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Elochoman Marina Ramp in Cathlamet. Parking fee is $6.
Take out: same as put in
Route Alternative for bad weather: restrict paddling to the sloughs if too rough on the river
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
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: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 60
Estimated Water Temperature: 60
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 6.5 hours
Tide times & heights: Skamokawa
Low 0901 0'
High 1433 7.8'
Low 2129 -0.3'
Current information: 2 kt
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 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 3: 11 to 15 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Trip length is at Level 3 - estimated at 14 miles (12 nautical miles). There may also be sections in the sloughs where it will be difficult to land due to mud.
Location (Optional): https://g.page/elochomanmarina?share
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: All participants of this trip must be vaccinated for Covid-19