Saltsprings Island Event: Circumnavigate Wallace, Secretary Islands, Jackscrew, Mowgli, and Norway Islands - L2

When
July 27, 2024
9:00 AM
Location
Southey Point
Spaces left
6

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: Dennis Pennell
Narrative: Launching from Southey Point on the northwest tip of Salt Spring Island, we will paddle out to Jackscrew Island. From there, depending on conditions, we will either go clockwise or counterclockwise and do a circumnavigation of Wallace, Secretary Islands, Mowgli, and Norway Islands. Then back to the launch point. This is about a 12 nm trip. These are a narrow string of mostly uninhabited islands between Salt Spring Island and Galiano Island. The island string runs northwest to southeast, and are protected by Galiano and Valdes Islands from wind and waves in the Strait of Georgia. Hopefully we will see lots of sea mammals, birds, and tidal creatures. Note that we should avoid approaching sea mammals and give them plenty of space.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Southey Point – Northern tip of Salt Spring Island Site Type: Launch Site Coordinates: 48.94270, -123.59382
Take out: Southey Point – Northern tip of Salt Spring Island Site Type: Launch Site Coordinates: 48.94270, -123.59382
Route Alternative for bad weather: None
Required equipment: Towline
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Dennis Pennell
Co-Organizer(s):
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:
Maximum number of paddlers: 6
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: 50
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):

5 hours

Tide Station: Preedy Harbor

Tides: L: 5.3' at 04:55 am,

H: 9.1' at 10:46 am,

L: 6.2' at 15:55 pm,

H: 12.3' at 22:41 pm

Current information: No significant current expected
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 3: 11 to 15 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qETZoKHdrm4cguhR9
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: All participants of this trip must be vaccinated for Covid-19

Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon