St Patrick's Day on the Columbia L2

Full Name:david smith
Activity Title: St Patrick's Day on the Columbia L2
Date of Activity: 3/17/2024
Narrative: Please join Steve Blackwood and me for a day on the Columbia river celebrating St Patrick's Day. Green attire or accessory is recommended but not required. Our plan is to launch from Rooster Rock State Park. Once on the Columbia we'll cross over to Washington's side and paddle along Cape Horn (a beautiful geologic formation) until we reach Phoca Rock. From there we'll cross back to Oregon's side and travel down to Sand Island where we'll take out for lunch. After lunch, we'll proceed back to Rooster Rock Park. Weather is predicted to be sunny with a high around 70°. Drysuits are still required as the water is about 42°. Total distance will be about 11 miles. Restrooms are available in the park. There is a $5 parking fee, card only. Please be ready to launch by 10 am.
Meeting Time: 9:15:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Rooster Rock State Park Boat Launch (west end of park)
Take out: same
Route Alternative for bad weather: If winds are excessive we will not make a crossing
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: David Smith
Co-Organizer(s): Steve Blackwood
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes
First Aid /CPR Person:
Maximum number of paddlers: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 70°
Estimated Water Temperature: 42°
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hours
Tide times & heights: Low at 8:04 am, .39'; High at 2:32 pm, 1.52'
Current information: 1.5 mph at peak ebb
Hazards:
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 3: Bad footing, rocky shores, or surf up to 1.5'
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: I give this a level 3 rating for landing types because there are few takeouts along the Washington shore on this stretch of the river.
Location: 45°32'39.3"N 122°14'09.9"W; Take Hwy 84 east from Portland)
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: NOAA Washougal