Circumnavigation of scenic Puget Island. Leaving from Cathlamet, we'll explore the cliffs along the Washington shore to the east of town before crossing to the east end of Puget Island. We'll then paddle along the western shore of Puget and Teapot Islands. This trip is about 17 miles in length and we may encounter some wind along the way.
The put in is the Elochoman Slough Marina in Cathlamet. There is a $5.00 (cash) parking fee and there are facilities available. For those inclined we'll relax after we get back at River Mile 38 Brewing adjacent to the marina.
Meeting Time: 8:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:15:00 AM
Put in: Elochoman Slough Marina, 500 2nd Street, Cathlamet, WA
Take out: Elochoman Slough Marina, 500 2nd Street, Cathlamet, WA
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Will Greenough
Co-Organizer(s): Lori Stole
First Aid /CPR Person: Lori Stole
Estimated Air Temperature: 45
Estimated Water Temperature: 45
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 7 hours
Tide times & heights: Low 0717 2.0'
High 1236 7.5'
Low 2049 -1.2'
Current information: Hunting Island
Slack 0159
Ebb 0630 -0.8kt
Slack 1001
Flood 1134 0.4kt
Slack 1311
Ebb 1841 -1.6
Cathlamet Channel
Slack 0200
Ebb 0848 -1.2kt
Slack 1057
Flood 1201 0.2kt
Slack 1312
Ebb 2059 -2.5
Hazards: Shipping traffic
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 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 3
Rating Comments: Potential for wind and total distance make this an L3 trip
Location: Elochoman Slough Marina, 500 2nd Street, Cathlamet, WA
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Wauna
