Comments and Discussion
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.
Narrative: Winter trip around this beautiful and unique island. We'll also do a short hike into the ancient cedar grove at the first stop. This will be a long day around a very beautiful island. We will also try to do a hike into the Cedar Grove (about 2 miles round trip), so bring appropriate shoes to walk in. We will be bucking a current along the east side of the island in the afternoon, so will be hugging the shore as much as possible. Meeting Time: 8:00:00 AM Launch Time: 8:45:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Willapa Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center Ramp Take out: Same Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD 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: 45 Estimated Water Temperature: 45 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 8 hours Tide times & heights: L 0633 3.4' H 1229 12.3' L1922 -2.4' Current information: 2 knots against us in the afternoon in Long Island Slough Hazards: Wind strength: Level 3: 12-16 knots (19 mph) 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 4: 15 to 22 Miles Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 3 Rating Comments: Level 3 due to length of paddle, potential weather conditions and opposing current on return Location (Optional): 3888 US-101, Naselle, WA 98638 Photos (Optional): COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon
