PT Level 2 - Sequim Bay Circumnavigation

This trip is limited to OOPS members who are WEC.   As with all trips & classes at Events, registration will take place at the HQ campsite.
Narrative: We'll meet at John Wayne Marina (45 minutes from camp, free launch at South parking lot) at 10 o'clock for 10:30 put in. We'll paddle clockwise along the spit and see whether the tide is high enough to allow us to go into the lagoon. If not we can as a group decide to wait or paddle on. Whether we explore the lagoon or not, we’ll continue paddling clockwise. At Goose Point, we’ll decide whether to continue the full circumnavigation or to cut across the Bay to Schoolhouse Point. From schoolhouse point, whether we circumnavigate or not, we'll head back to the marina.

Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM
Launch Time:  10:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: John Wayne Marina
Take out: same
Route Alternative for bad weather: Dabob Bay or cancel
Required equipment: 
Minimum Immersion protection: Full wet suit
Primary Organizer: Michael Cenedella
Assistant Organizer(s): Connie Lively
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: Michael Cenedella
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: 70°
Estimated Water Temperature: 50°
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): five hours
Tide times & heights: Sequim Bay: low 7:39 2.5 feet high 13:57 4.5 feet low 18:09 3 feet
Current information: N/A
Hazards: 
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 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment: 
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: except for distance, this trip may be Level One. It could also easily become level III.
Location (Optional): 
Photos (optional): yes