Saltsprings Island Event: Explore Sister Islands with stop at Chocolate Beach - L2

When
July 26, 2024
9:00 AM
Location
Beddis Beach
Spaces left
10

Registration

Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime. Provisional acceptance pending approval by the trip organizer.

Leader: Bob Freshman

Narrative: We will launch from Beddis Beach on the East side of Salt Spring Island. There is parking for about 10 cars and a sandy beach to launch. Since we will be launching at high tide, the carry to the water should be fairly easy. When we launch we will travel north along the west side of the Ganges Bay. About the 2 miles mark from the launch we will cross over the bay to the Sister Islands about a ½ mile crossing to Second Sister Island and then another short crossing to Third Sister Island. Chocolate Beach is at the far north end of Third Sister Island. After taking a break Chocolate Beach, there are trails if you want to see more of the island and we can explore the coasts of the other Sister Islands before heading back to our takeout. Total trip length will be in the 7-8 mile range. We will not be crossing any ferry routes on this trip. This seems to be a very popular trip with local paddlers.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:45:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: 48°48'34.7"N 123°25'32.0"W
Take out: 48°48'34.7"N 123°25'32.0"W
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Bob Freshman
Co-Organizer(s): TBD
Has organizer paddled here before? No
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes
First Aid /CPR Person: Bob Freshman
Maximum number of paddlers: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 65-70
Estimated Water Temperature: 55-60
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 Hours
Tide times & heights: 09:10 8 Feet High
14:58 4.3 Feet Low

Current information: 1 Knot
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 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location: 48.80965278508299, -123.42574360517945
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Ganges, Salt Spring Island
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon