Tenasillahe, Welches, Elochoman Slough - L3 - T2686

When
October 17, 2026
8:30 AM
Location
Elochoman Slough Marina
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Full Name:: Will Greenough
Email address::robinrabiroff@gmail.com
Phone::503-502-9930
Activity Title:: Tenasillahe, Welches, Elochoman Slough.
Date of Activity:: 10/17/2026
Narrative:: Launching at the Elochoman Slough Marina in Cathlamet, we will cross the Columbia and paddle the south side of Tenasillahe Island west towards Welches Island. At the west end of Welches we will cross the Columbia North towards Lutes Mtn. Turning east we will paddle upstream past Skamokawa to the entrance of Elochoman Slough. We will follow the slough back to our launch. This paddle is 13.5 nMi. Participants we will need to be able to keep a 3kt pace. At this time winds are difficult to predict, but tides and currents should work in our favor.
Meeting Time:: 8:30:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Elochoman Slough Marina http://cathlametmarina.org 4/5 (4 reviews) · Marina in Cathlamet, WA 500 2nd St, Cathlamet, WA 98612 · 72 mi (360) 795-3501
Take out:: Elochoman Slough Marina http://cathlametmarina.org 4/5 (4 reviews) · Marina in Cathlamet, WA 500 2nd St, Cathlamet, WA 98612 · 72 mi (360) 795-3501
Route Alternative for bad weather:: TBD
Required equipment:: Towline
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Will Greenough
Co-Organizer(s):: Robin Rabiroff
Has organizer paddled here before?: Yes
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:: Ten
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 55
Estimated Water Temperature:: 55
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 6-7
Tide times & heights:: High 5.05ft 8:17AM, Low 2.72 1:10 ft
Current information:: 1-2 kt
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 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
Currents:: Level 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
Total distance:: Level 4: 15.5 miles
Open crossing:: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 3
Rating Comments:: This trip is a Level 3. Wind also could pick up to L3 conditions. Contact me if you have questions or concerns.
Location:: Elochoman Slough Marina http://cathlametmarina.org 4/5 (4 reviews) · Marina in Cathlamet, WA 500 2nd St, Cathlamet, WA 98612 · 72 mi (360) 795-3501
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COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Skamokawa
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