Paddle around bachelor Island - L2 - T2632

Full Name:: Monte Johnston

Narrative:: let's paddle around Bachelor Island in Ridgefield the weather will be nice and sunny EXCEPT for the few clouds and maybe some rain showers. there is plenty of water in the Columbia river so getting through Bachelor Slough will not be a problem. The Tide will be coming in so we will go counter clockwise around the island. The water temp will be between 57 & 60 degrees. Drysuit are required.
Meeting Time:: 10:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 10:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Ridgefield Kayak launch
Take out:: Ridgefield kayak launch
Route Alternative for bad weather:: none
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Monte Johnston
Co-Organizer(s):: Paula Brottman
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 non TO's
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 60 - 62
Estimated Water Temperature:: 57 - 60
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 4 hours
Tide times & heights:: 9:30 low at .39 ft 2:30 High 1.76 ft
Current information:: 2 knots
Hazards:: Shipping traffic
Wind strength:: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 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 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing:: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 2
Rating Comments::
Location:: Ridgefield Kayak Launch
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: St Helens Oregon
Link to map of route (Optional):
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