Bachelor Island Clockwise, L2

Bachelor Island, clockwise. Ridgefield Washington. Put in at Lake River Ridgefield, Kayak Launch. First proceed north on Lake River. Then turning south on the Bachelor Island Slough. Paddle with the tide, down to the Columbia River. Then we will proceed north on the Columbia River, with the river current helping push us along, down river. Stopping for lunch at about 11:30 am. Lunch location will be a small protected cove, sandy beach, half way up Bachelor Island. After lunch we shall continue down the Columbia River. At about 1:00 PM, plan on stopping for our last break at the confluence of the Columbia River & Lake River. There is a small sandy beach on the north side of Lake River. After our break we shall proceed south on Lake river, with the tide, back to our put in. 
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. It is highly recommended that you wear a hood & gloves. It is highly encouraged for you to wet test your dry suit. Also, to self-asses if you have enough insulation under your dry suit. The water will be extremely cold. Water temperature is 49 deg F. Be sure to have adequate layers of insulation. Weather for Sunday is rain. Air temperature forecast 41 to 47 deg F. 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. 

Tide Times:
L Ft
H 05:37 AM 2.60 Ft
L 12:54 PM 0.37 Ft
H 5:38 PM 2.80 Ft

Meeting Time: 09:00:00 AM
Safety Briefing Time: 09:45:00 AM
Launch time: 10:00 AM 
Returning Time: 02:30 pm-03:00 PM
Put in: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1J5Em91UQ4feYssb9
Lake River Ridgefield Kayak Launch
109 W Division St, Ridgefield, WA 98642
Take out: Lake River Ridgefield Kayak Launch
109 W Division St, Ridgefield, WA 98642
Route Alternative for bad weather: Shorten trip. Turn around.
Required equipment: Dry Suit, neoprene gloves, neoprene hood. 
Minimum Immersion protection: Dry Suit
Primary Organizer: Peter Bezwerchyj
Co-Organizer(s): Fred Harsman
Estimated Air Temperature: 41 to 47 deg F
Estimated Water Temperature: 49 Deg F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4.5 hours
Wind: Forecast 10-15 mph. 
Hazards: Shipping traffic & wind.
Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment: Slough & river.
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: The water will be extremely cold. We will encounter wind on the Columbia River. 
Location: Ridgefield Washington 
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Port of Saint Helens