Long Island - Willapa Bay - L4 - T2559

Full Name: Will Greenough
Narrative: Circumnavigate this wild island in Willapa Bay. This island is entirely undeveloped except for some old logging roads and a few campsites. I expect to see lots of wildlife, including maybe some resident elk that live on the island.
This is a 14 nautical mile paddle, and we will be going against the tidal currents most of the time in order to avoid extensive mud flats at the north end of the island. You must be able to sustain a 3kt pace for the day. We will plan to stop at 3 locations along the way for rest breaks and lunch.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:45:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Boat ramp along Hwy 101 at the SE end of Long Island
Take out: Boat ramp along Hwy 101 at the SE end of Long Island
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Will Greenoughj
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: 4
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 60
Estimated Water Temperature: 50
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 7 hours
Tide times & heights: L 0645 0.1
H 1336 8.0
L 1836 4.4
Current information: na
Hazards:
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 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 4
Rating Comments: distance combined with adverse currents make this a Level 4 trip
Location: Boat ramp along Hwy 101 at the SE end of Long Island
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Nahcotta
Link to map of route (Optional)