Beyond Scappoose Bay - L2 - T2506

When
January 05, 2025
8:45 AM
Location
Scappoose Bay Marina
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Full Name: Lori Stole
Narrative: Start the first weekend of 2025 off with a great paddle trip!
Join me for this winter paddle trip from Scappoose Bay and beyond, into the Columbia River to explore islands and a lighthouse. We’ll put in at the Scappoose Bay Marina. From there we’ll head NE and out of the bay into the Multnomah Channel. A left turn here takes us downstream to the Columbia River. We’ll then paddle around the north end of Sauvie Island, following the shoreline to the Warrior Rock lighthouse. Next we’ll head downstream to the south tip of Sand Island Marine Park. From here we’ll cross over (about 1/3 mi) and go around the islands on the other side of the Columbia, then return to the east side of Sand Island. We’ll finish our counterclockwise circumnavigation of Sand Island then return to our starting point at Scappoose Bay Marina.
There are various options for breaks/lunch stops – group needs will determine which we use.

I've paddled much of this route before, but have not directly been to the lighthouse or explored the islands across from Sand Island. I'm looking forward to this route!

Distance: 12 nm (13.8 miles). This trip is somewhat long so consider whether it is the trip for you.

Forecasts at the moment indicate only light winds and some rain.

This is a winter trip. Drysuits are required, with plenty of thermal layers. Bring lunch and all the usual cold weather gear.
Boats should be 14’ or longer with perimeter lines.
Wet exit certification and spray skirts are required, and must be worn at all times.

Launch Point: Scappoose Bay Marina (by Next Adventure Scappoose Bay Paddle Sports Center). Bathrooms are available. It's a bit of a distance to the launch point - Consider using wheels or pick a buddy to get your boat down there. $10 parking fee.
57420 Old Portland Rd., Warren, OR 97053

Arrive AT LEAST by 8:45, or earlier if needed, to have your boat at the water and be suited up and ready for a shoretalk at 9:20. We'll launch at 9:30.

Meeting Time: 8:45:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Scappoose Bay Marina, 57420 Old Portland Rd., Warren, OR 97053
Take out: Same as Put in
Route Alternative for bad weather: Eliminate crossing Columbia to the additional islands.
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Lori Stole
Co-Organizer(s):
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
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: 6, including leader
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: Upper 40s F
Estimated Water Temperature: 44 F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5.25 hrs
Tide times & heights: High: 2.8' at 8:52am; Low 1.2' @ 3:54pm; High 2.8' @ 8:36pm
Current information: Max 2 knot
Hazards: Shipping traffic
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 3: 11 to 15 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: This trip has an L3 distance but all other aspects are L2, so overall rating is L2.
Location: 57420 Old Portland Rd., Warren, OR 97053
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: St Helens
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon