Fisher, Walker and Lord Islands, L2, 11-20-22

•  This trip is limited to members with a wet exit certification (except for level 1 trips when the paddler is not using a spray skirt....if the paddler is wearing a spray skirt on a level 1 paddle, the Wet Exit Certification is REQUIRED).  To successfully register you will need to sign into your OOPS member account, and your account will need to be a member of the "Wet Exit Certified" group if you intend to wear a spray skirt.  Your acceptance is conditional on approval by the Organizer, who may contact you with questions about your skills and equipment.  If the measured water temperature is different enough from that listed below to warrant a change in required immersion protection, the Organizer will contact all participants and the Trips Board member with the update at least a day before the trip.
  

Activity Title: Fisher, Walker and Lord Islands, L2, 11-20-22
Date of Activity: 11/20/2022
Narrative: Launching from Willow Grove Park, enjoy a fall paddle around these three islands west of Longview/Kelso. We will take advantage of the flooding tide in the morning to paddle upstream to the east end of Lord Island and then ride the ebb back to the put-in. We'll paddle by lots of sandy beaches and quiet sloughs along with a derelict tank landing ship last used in Vietnam in 1973.
If the forecast includes stronger west winds, we may do a loop around Crimms Island and Fisher Island from the same launch instead. This trip is planned to be 14 nautical miles (16.1 statute miles) long. Be prepared for rain and cooler temperatures on this all-day paddle.
Meeting Time: 8:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:15:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willow Grove Park - east end. This park is just west of Longview, WA.
Take out: same as put-in
Route Alternative for bad weather: Fisher and Crimms Islands
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Will Greenough
Assistant Organizer(s): Steve Blackwood
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: 12
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 50
Estimated Water Temperature: 50
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 7 hours
Tide times & heights: Barlow Point:
L 0704 0.0'
H 1217 4.9'
L 1955 0.1'
Current information: Up to 2 knots
Hazards: Shipping traffic
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
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 4: 15 to 22 Miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Distance at 16.1 miles is L4. All other conditions at L2.
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COVID-19 Status of Trip: All participants of this trip must be vaccinated for Covid-19