Comments and Discussion
This trip is for the Lopez Island Event. Registration will be available to Lopez Island Event registered members only on the night before the trip. Signup will be at the event headquarters campsite.
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.
Narrative: Our destination is James Island, a Washington State Park accessible only by boat. This small island has 1.5 miles of hiking trails. West Cove has a composting toilet. We’ll plan on a leisurely lunch so that paddlers will have time to explore the island. Our trip will circumnavigate James Island for a total of 11 miles. Alternate dates are Saturday or Sunday, Aug. 26-27 Launch at 10:00 a.m. from Spencer Spit. We should arrive on James Island by noon, giving us time to relax or take a short hike. We’ll leave about 1:00 p.m., circumnavigating James Island and returning via Thatcher Pass. Currents will not exceed 1 knot. Our longest crossing is one mile. Only 1-2 cars can drive down the hill to the launch point at Spencer Spit State Park at a time. Trip may be limited to the number of paddlers who can unload boats at one time, probably 6-8. A second pod could launch 30 minutes later, and currents would be fine. You will need to pay a day use fee if you do not have a Discover Pass. https://www.nps.gov/places/james-island-marine-state-park.htm https://www.parks.wagov/522/James-Island Meeting Time: 9:15:00 AM Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Spencer Spit State Park beach Take out: Spencer Spit State Park beach Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit Primary Organizer: Chris Mayou Co-Organizer(s): 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: Maximum number of paddlers: 6-12 depending on TO availability I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: 60 Estimated Water Temperature: 55 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 6 hours
Tide Station: Armitage Island Tide times & heights:
023/08/25 Fri 05:44 AM -0.32 L 2023/08/25 Fri 10:05 PM 7.23 H 2023/08/26 Sat 06:43 AM -0.91 L 2023/08/26 Sat 4:38 PM 7.31 H 2023/08/27 Sun 07:42 AM -1.43 L 2023/08/27 Sun 5:05 PM 7.59 H Current information: Thatcher Pass (PUG1733) Depth: 28 feet 2023-08-25 08:12 AM slack - 2023-08-25 10:06 AM flood 0.54 2023-08-25 01:12 PM slack - 2023-08-25 04:36 PM ebb -0.36 2023-08-26 09:12 AM slack - 2023-08-26 11:00 AM flood 0.49 2023-08-26 04:12 PM slack - 2023-08-26 05:42 PM ebb -0.16 2023-08-27 10:06 AM slack - 2023-08-27 12:06 PM flood 0.54 2023-08-27 06:00 PM slack - Hazards: Shipping traffic Wind strength: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph) 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 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot) Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles Open crossing: Level 3: 1 to 2 miles Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 2 Rating Comments: Our longest crossing is a tad over 1 mile, so barely a Level 3 condition Location (Optional): 48.535197221552174, -122.85780049072622 Photos (Optional): yes COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Oregon Ocean Paddling SocietyPortland, Oregon
