Hayden Island and Vancouver Waterfront - L3 - T2611

When
February 21, 2026
8:30 AM
Location
Blurock Landing
Spaces left
2
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6 registrants

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Full Name:: Lori Stole
Narrative:: Join Jerry and me for a circumnavigation of Hayden Island that includes an exploration of the Vancouver riverfront. We’ll launch from Blurock Landing in Vancouver. We’ll cross the Columbia River before heading upriver along the Oregon shore, passing the end of the Willamette River/Kelley Point Park. We’ll follow along the south shore of Hayden Island, stopping for a break on the undeveloped west half of the island. From the east tip of Haydn Island we’ll turn north, paddle back across the Columbia River, and follow the Washington shoreline back to our launch point.
The tide will be ebbing all day so we’ll have to paddle against that on our way upstream but we’ll mitigate it by staying close to the shoreline. The ebb will provide current assist for our return to the launch.
Total distance 15.3 mi (13.3nm).

This is a fairly long distance so you'll want a boat at least 14’ long (longer is better), with skirt and perimeter lines. It’s winter: wear drysuits. Bring lunch. Hot beverage is encouraged. Bring all the usual safety gear: extra change of clothes, first-aid and repair kits, etc.

You may want to have wheels for the launch. I have not been to this launch site before.
Parking is free. There is not a bathroom

Arrive by 8:30. Be prepared for launch and ready for a shoretalk at 9:15. We'll launch at 9:30.

Meeting Time:: 8:30:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Blurock Landing, 8001 NW Lower River Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660
Take out:: Same as put-in
Route Alternative for bad weather:: We'll go unless it's REALLY bad weather.
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Lori Stole
Co-Organizer(s):: Jerry Stole
Has organizer paddled here before?: No
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before?: No
Organizer's first aid and CPR current?: Yes
First Aid /CPR Person::
Maximum number of paddlers:: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 40s
Estimated Water Temperature:: 44F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 6 hrs
Tide times & heights:: High: 2.93'@8:29am; Low 0.82'@4:22pm
Current information:: Ebb tide all day adds to river current. Max current points could be 2-2.5 kts.
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 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 3
Rating Comments:: I put Level 4 for distance because it may be slightly more than 15 miles, but barely.
Location:: 8001 NW Lower River Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Vancouver
Link to map of route (Optional):

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon