Scappoose Bay, wildlife viewing, to Sand Island, L2

Enjoy a leisurely paddle, wildlife pictures, & lunch. (Starting at Scappoose Bay / Next Adventure, purposefully mellow paddle, taking turns as lead paddler. The lead paddlers get to take turns taking some great wildlife photos of Scappoose Bay. The bay is home to many creatures like Blue Heron, Osprey, Egret, Cormorant, & Bald Eagles. We will be paddling out with the tide. We will paddle the east side of the bay, in the lagoon, when possible, towards Sand Island. This area is very tidal. The lagoon is currently active with nesting Bald Eagles. You will get to see the wildlife taking advantage of the low tide and easy access to their food. Paddling down to the confluence of Scappoose Bay & Multnomah Channel. Then onto the confluence of Multnomah Channel & the Columbia River. From there our intention is to paddle around the east side of Sand Island, then up the west side of Sand Island, stopping for a long lunch at the midpoint of Sand Island. Going around Sand Island will be very wind dependent. We will assess as a group, when we reach the Columbia River, the path that we continue on with. After lunch we will head back to our put in. This time traveling the west shoreline. Our trip back, we will have a tidal push.

Dry suit shall be required. This is a Level 2 trip. Wet exit certification is required. Spray skirts must be worn at all times. Neoprene gloves and hood shall be required gear to have with you. We shall wet test & burp our dry suits. Also, self-assessment if you have enough insulation under your dry suit. Bring a lunch & consider a thermos with something hot. Extra & spare set of clothing, in dry bags. Be prepared so that we can have maximum fun. 

Meeting Time: 09:00:00 AM
Safety Briefing Time: 09:45:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM 
Start return trip: 1:00-1:30 PM
Returning Time: 3:00/3:30 PM
Put in: Scappoose Bay /Next Adventure https://goo.gl/maps/FZDRCjZrfXoY5wP38
Parking Fee: $10.00. Machine will take cards. Parking is enforced by the county. 
Take out: Scappoose Bay /Next Adventure
Route Alternative for bad weather: Shorten trip at each confluence. Do not circumnavigate Sand Island. 
Required equipment: Dry Suit, neoprene gloves, neoprene hood. 
Minimum Immersion protection: Dry Suit
Minimum kayak requirements: Hard shell, minimum length of 14 Ft, with a skag or rudder. 

Tide times & heights: 
L 12:24 am 0.27 Ft
H 5:25 am 2.48 Ft
L 12:30 pm 0.51 Ft
H 5:30 pm 2.29 Ft

Hazards: Shipping traffic. Shallow areas & debris in the bay. Wing dams & shallow areas, at both the north & south ends, of Sand Island. Potential for high wind. 
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Potential for high wind around Sand Island.
Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', no breaking waves
Potential for high wind around Sand Island.

Landing types: Level 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees
West shoreline has emergency evacuation access. Easten side of the bay has many opportunities for easy shore landing. However, is isolated and zero emergency access.  

Total distance: Level 2: 9.5 miles

Rating Comments: This trip is very wind dependent. This can be a very mild trip. However, the wind can alter the condition here very quickly. If we travel the east side of Sand Island. This is in the Columbia River. Attention must be paid to the wind & direction. The wind fetching the waves on far side of the island must be a consideration. The Trip may be shortened at different stages.
Location: Scappoose Bay /Next Adventure https://goo.gl/maps/FZDRCjZrfXoY5wP38
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 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment: 
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: This trip is intended to be very casual & slow pace. However this area is extremely wind susceptible. We will spend some time on the Columbia River.  
Location:  https://goo.gl/maps/FZDRCjZrfXoY5wP38
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Port of Saint Helens