Comments and Discussion
This trip is limited to OOPS members who are WEC and already registered for the Mayne Island Event.
Narrative: Launch from Piggot Bay on Mayne Is at 9:30, cross Navy Channel as it floods SE to Colston Cove on North Pender Is, then explore the shoreline to Razor Point. Lunch break at Shark Cove and return on ebb as it flows NW. Meeting Time: 8:45:00 AM Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Piggot Bay, Mayne Is Take out: Piggot Bay, Mayne Is Route Alternative for bad weather: N/A Required equipment: Towline Minimum Immersion protection: Full wet suit Primary Organizer: Stuart Teicher Assistant Organizer(s): TBD 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: 5; 10 with another TO I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: mid-60's Estimated Water Temperature: low 50's Estimated Water Time: 5 hrs Tide times & heights: At Village Bay: Low 10:44 am (0.6m), High 6:50 pm (3.2m) Current information: Navy Channel: floods SE 2-3 knots; ebbs NW 1-2 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 3: Up to 4 knots: paddlers must sprint to move forward Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 2 Rating Comments: If winds increase, the combination of current & chop in Navy Channel could become challenging; uncertain take-outs along the north shore of N. Pender Location (Optional): Photos (optional):
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon
