Jency's third mentored paddle - Scappoose to Sand Island and back! L2

Full Name:: Jency's third mentored paddle
Activity Title:: Jency's third mentored paddle - Scappoose to Sand Island and back! L2
Date of Activity:: 8/30/2026
Narrative:: Enjoy a nice paddle, wildlife, pictures, & lunch! Starting at Scappoose Bay, this hopes to be a leisurely paddle. Scappoose bay is home to many creatures like Blue Heron, Osprey, Egret, Cormorant, & Bald Eagles. We will be paddling out with the tide on the left side of the bay, toward Sand Island. This area is very tidal and there might be sightings of Bald Eagles and Herons – maybe other fun creatures! We will go to the confluence of Scappoose Bay and the Multnomah Channel, then on to the confluence of Multnomah Channel & the Columbia River. From there our intention is to paddle counterclockwise around the north side of Sand Island. Going around Sand Island will be very wind dependent and we will have some discussion about the next best step. From Sand Island we will cross the Columbia and head for the beach at the Lighthouse for lunch or a snack. After lunch we will head back to our put in.

There is a ramp to get from the parking lot to the water. We can share the work to get the boats down there and/or you can bring wheels if you want.
Parking Fee: $10.00. Machine will take cards. Parking is enforced by the county.

Meeting Time:: 8:45:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Scappoose Bay https://goo.gl/maps/FZDRCjZrfXoY5wP38
Take out:: Same as put in
Route Alternative for bad weather:: Shorten trip at each confluence. Do not circumnavigate Sand Island.
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Shorty wetsuit
Primary Organizer:: Jency Myers
Co-Organizer(s):: David Nesson
Has organizer paddled here before?: No
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before?: No
Organizer's first aid and CPR current?: No
First Aid /CPR Person:: David Nesson
Maximum number of paddlers:: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 74-80
Estimated Water Temperature:: 65-70
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 6 hours
Tide times & heights:: Low tide: 2:00pm, 0.5ft
High tide: 6:35am, 2.0ft

At St. Helens, the tide at 9:30 is 1.0, noon is slack, and 2:00 is -0.5.
Current information:: 1-2 knots
Hazards:: Shipping traffic
Wind strength:: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Waves, Swell, Breaking Waves: 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 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 2
Rating Comments:: This trip is wind dependent. It can be a very mild trip, however, the wind can alter the conditions here very quickly. If we travel the east side of Sand Island, we will be in the Columbia River. We will need to pay attention to the wind and the shipping channel. The wind fetching the waves on far side of the island must be a consideration. The trip may be shortened at different stages.
Location:: https://goo.gl/maps/FZDRCjZrfXoY5wP38
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: St. Helens, OR
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