Narrative:: Please join us as we head out for one of our favorite paddles. We'll launch from the small park near the ferry terminal on the SE of the island and do a clockwise paddle around Puget Island. There will likely be some current to play in as well as some quieter waters where we can play with our strokes and just enjoy the quiet. A variety of birds and maybe a seal or sea lion might be found along the way.
Meeting Time:: 10:15:00 AM
Launch Time:: 11:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Small park SE of the ferry terminal off E. Sunny Sands Road
Take out:: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather:: None
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Dick Cogburn
Assistant Organizer(s):: Karen Cogburn
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:: Dick and Karen Cogburn
Maximum number of paddlers:: 8
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:: 45
Estimated Water Time:: 4 hours
Tide times & heights:: Low: 10:15 a.m., 1.16 ft, High: 3:20 p.m., 7.32 ft (exchange ~ 6 ft)
Current information:: max ebb: 11:20 a.m. -1.65 kt, slack 1:46 p.m., max flood 2:47 p.m. .22 kt
Hazards:: Shipping Traffic
Wind strength:: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Swell/Surf size:: 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 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 3: 11 to 15 miles
Open crossing:: Level 1: No open crossing
Overall rating:: Level 2
Rating Comments:: Because of the winter conditions, this will be a high level 2 paddle. Only 1 good landing spot is available on this roughly 13 mile trip. There are wing dams along the Oregon side of the island and a ferry that can pose a hazard. Bring a thermos with a warm beverage (coffee/tea/cocoa/soup) for warm-up at the break, and bring a lunch or a snack. A VALID DISCOVER PASS IS REQUIRED to park at the put-in/take-out.
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