Dane and Lynda Kayak

Time: 4.3 hours Distance: 12.86 miles We put in on the Columbia River side of Kelly Point Park on another beautiful winter day and paddled around Hayden Island. We paddled up-river on the Oregon side then back down-river on the Washington side of the island. The current was again fairly heavy but also again river traffic was mostly light. Near the very end, at the far West end of Hayden island we encountered quite a number of barges and large freight vessels. Lynda preparing to put in. Lynda catching up with Dane just near the start of the paddle. Dane takes a short break. Lynda near the turn around point on the East end of Hayden Island. Passing under the I5 Bridge on the North side of Hayden Island. Dane behind a tugboat as it moves barges around. Lynda nearing the West end of Hayden Island.

Time: 3.5 hours Distance: 10.3 miles We put in at Broughton Beach Park on the Columbia River and headed up river towards Government Island. The current was relatively strong but the day was clear and the river traffic was very light. Lynda preparing to put in. Lynda takes a short break. Dane takes a short break. Under the I205 bridge. Lynda coming back in at the end of the paddle. After beers at Level Beer.

Time: 3 hours Distance: 8.9 miles We put in at Cathedral Park and paddled upriver towards the 405 bridge. It was calm and clear when we put in but the wind picked up in the first hour generating rough waters. At one point we were experiencing wave heights up to two feet. Lynda preparing to put in. Dane preparing to put in. Lynda heading up river. Dane heading up river. Strange research ships. After beers at ABV.