Circumnavigate Bachelor Island - L2 - T2566

When
July 13, 2025
9:00 AM
Location
Ridgefield Kayak launch
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Full Name: Monte Johnston
Narrative: Join me and Kerry Smith as we paddle around Bachelor Island in Ridgefield. The weather will be very nice, lots of sun. The wind will be picking up in the afternoon so I am planning a 9:00 meet up time and on the water by 9:30.
The tide will be high about 7:00 which should give us enough water to get through Bachelor slough.
This will be a relaxed paddle, about 10 miles with at least 2 breaks.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Ridgefield Kayak launch
Take out: ridgefield kayak launch
Route Alternative for bad weather: no alternative
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Monte Johnston
Co-Organizer(s): Kerry Smith
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 participants Plus the 2 TO's
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 80's
Estimated Water Temperature: about 70
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide times & heights: High about 6:43 Low about 3:06
Current information: Columbia River about 3 knots
Hazards: Shipping traffic
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Swell/Surf size: Level 1: Under 1' waves, no breaking waves
Sea state: Level 1: Waves up to the deck seam; water glassy to rippled, no 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 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location: 109 W Division St Ridgfeld
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Saint high Helens Or
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