Kalama - Ahles Point and around Martin and Burke Islands - L2 - T2690

When
November 01, 2026
9:30 AM
Location
Ahles Point
Spaces left
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2 registrants

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Full Name:: Greg Lamberg
Narrative:: We'll Launch from Ahles Point Beach and paddle up the Colubia and past Martin Island and Burke Island paddling Burke Slough around Burke Island back to the Columbia and then down river back to Kalama Ahles Point. Parking is free and there is a porta potty there that seems to be serviced pretty regularly. Paddlers must be dressed for immersion, have a properly outfitted sea kayak with bulkheads and decklines, carry a towing belt and be able to keep a 3KT - 3.5KT pace for 13 miles. Extra points for VHF radios.
Meeting Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time:: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Kalama - Ahles Point Beach
Take out:: Kalama - Ahles Point Beach
Route Alternative for bad weather:: High winds will cancel paddle otherwise its a go
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:: 55 degrees
Estimated Water Temperature:: 58 degrees
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 5.5 hrs
Tide times & heights:: High 2.21ft @ 9:19am Low 0.96 ft@ 3:32pm
Current information:: negligable - handrailing shoreline
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 3: 11 to 15 miles
Open crossing:: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 2
Rating Comments::
Location:: Ahle Point Kalama
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Temco Kalama Terminal
Link to map of route (Optional):

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