Columbia River - Vancouver to Austin Point - L4 - T2572

When
August 02, 2025
8:00 AM
Location
Kalama - Ahles Point beach access
Spaces left
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3 registrants

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Full Name: Will Greenough
Narrative: Explore the Columbia River from Wintler Park in Vancouver to Austin Point. If the wind is from the north, we may reverse the route. This one way trip will require a car shuttle. This is a long paddle that will take most of the day. Estimated distance is 23 miles (20 nautical miles). You should be able to maintain a 3kt pace on flat water for the day.
Meeting Time: 8:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Wintler Community Beach Park
Take out: Austin Point.
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Shorty wetsuit
Primary Organizer: Will Greenough
Co-Organizer(s):
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: 4
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 79
Estimated Water Temperature: 68
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 8 hours
Tide times & heights: L 0828 0.6'
H 1223 1.4'
L 1727 0.6'
Current information: 1.5 kt - NOAA St. Helens
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 3: Waves to paddle tops; numerous whitecaps, waves becoming longer
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 5: Greater than 22 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 4
Rating Comments: Only the distance makes this a level 4 paddle
Location: Vancouver - Wintler Community Beach Park
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Knapp Landing
Link to map of route (Optional)

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