Saltsprings Island Event: Prevost Island Tour-Circumnavigate from Beachside Drive, SSI Harbor - L2

When
July 26, 2024
9:00 AM
Location
somewhere
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: Prevost Island is a jewel among the Gulf Islands. Mostly rural, parts of it have been a sheep, goat, and cattle farm since the 1920's. It is similar in nature to Sucia Island in the San Juans, with many long deep lagoon like bays, rocky fingers, and a plethora of sea life, beautiful shorelines, and clear water. There is a small campground (likely lunch spot) and a lighthouse.

We will launch from Beachside Drive – East of Ganges on Salt Spring Island. Coordinates: 48.86032, -123.46844. This is about a 15 nm trip.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Beachside Drive – East of Ganges Site Type: Launch Site Coordinates: 48.86032, -123.46844
Take out: Beachside Drive – East of Ganges Site Type: Launch Site Coordinates: 48.86032, -123.46844
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? 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: 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): 6 hours
Tide times & heights:

Tide Station: Ganges Harbor

Tides: L: 5.8' at 04:08 am, H: 8.0' at 09:10 am, L: 4.3' at 14:58 pm, H: 11.4' at 22:05 pm

Current information: No significant currents 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 4: 15 to 22 Miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: Trip distance is a level 4. All other expected conditions are level 2.
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SYHgewtM5tGyCH4x9
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: All participants of this trip must be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:Ganges Harbor
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon