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Full Name: Will Greenough
Narrative: Exploration of Wallace Islands and nearby island in the Lower Columbia River, launching from Clatskanie. We will paddle out the lower Clatskanie River and then Beaver Slough to get to the Columbia River. From there we will weave our way around Wallace Island, Cooper Island and Eureka Bar to the north before heading back to Clatskanie. The expected distance is about 14 nautical miles (16 statute miles).
Meeting Time: 8:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:15:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Beaver Boat Ramp, Clatskanie
Take out: Beaver Boat Ramp, Clatskanie
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Will Greenough
Co-Organizer(s):
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: 5
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 48
Estimated Water Temperature: 55
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 6.5 hours
Tide times & heights: H 0359 5.1'
L 1008 1.5'
H 1547 6.7'
L 2307 -0.6
Current information: Cathlamet Channel (to the west)
Slack: 0420
Ebb: 11:14 -1.3kt
Slack: 1332
Flood: 1422 0.2kt
Slack: 1543
Ebb: 2319 -2.1kt
Hazards: Shipping traffic
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle- Updated to Level 3 winds per TO request
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 (updated at TO request)
Rating Comments: Conditions should be Level 2, but distance is just into Level 4. Wind may increase to Level 3
Location: Clatskanie, Oregon
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Cape Horn
Link to map of route (Optional)
