Circumnavigation of Government Island - L2 - T2687

When
October 10, 2026
9:00 AM
Location
Chinook Landing
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5
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1 registrant

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Full Name:: Greg Lamberg
Narrative:: Saturday looks like it going to be a great day for a circumnavigation of Government Island. We'll Launch at Chinook Boat launch and do a clockwise circumnavigation of the island paddling to the South side of McGuire island.

Paddlers must be dressed for immersion, have a properly outfitted sea kayak at least 14ft long with bulk heads and serviceable decklines. Paddlers should carry a towing system and a VHF marine radio. Paddlers must be able to keep a 3kt pace for 5 hrs.

Meeting Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Chinook Landing - NE 223rd Ave Fairview, OR
Take out:: Chinook Landing
Route Alternative for bad weather:: TBD
Required equipment:: Towline
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Greg Lamberg
Co-Organizer(s)::
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:: 6
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 60 degrees
Estimated Water Temperature:: 60 degrees
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 5 hrs
Tide times & heights:: Less than 1 ft tidal range - negligable
Current information:: <2kt
Hazards:: Shipping traffic
Wind strength:: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Waves, Swell, Breaking Waves: 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 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 3: 11 to 15 miles
Open crossing:: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 2
Rating Comments::
Location:: Chinook Landing - NE 223rd Ave Fairview, OR
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Washougal
Link to map of route (Optional):

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon