Hope and Squaxin Islands, L2, 10-25-22

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.

Full Name: Will Greenough
Activity Title: Hope and Squaxin Islands, L2, 10-25-22
Date of Activity: 10/25/2022
Narrative: A grand tour of the area north of Boston Harbor in Olympia. We'll hit Cooper Point, Hunter Point, Hope Island State Park, Squaxin Island, Brisco Point on Harstine Island and Dana Passage on the way back. Expected distance is 15 nautical miles (17 statute miles). The launch point and/or route may change to keep the trip to L2, depending on weather conditions.

Meeting Time: 8:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:15:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Boston Harbor Marina. Parking just to the west of the ramp, or street parking.
Take out: same as put in
Route Alternative for bad weather: to be determined. Possibly launch at Arcadia boat ramp
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: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 55
Estimated Water Temperature: 50
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 7 hours
Tide times & heights: H 0630 13.7'
L 1220 4.7'
H 1750 14.8'
Current information: 2 kt in Dana Passage
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 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: Will route to keep crossings to less than 1 nm. Will modify route/put in to ensure level 2.
Location (Optional): https://goo.gl/maps/GgwHh6vYC5AkqDAj9
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: All participants of this trip must be vaccinated for Covid-19