Saltsprings Island Event: Portland Island Circumnavigation - L2

When
July 28, 2024
8:15 AM
Location
Kingfisher Cove
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: Tom Waldron

Narrative: This trip is a circumnavigation of Portland Island via Fulford Harbor and Russell Island. We’ll put-in at Kingfisher Cove, travel west along the coast to Fulford Harbor and then cross to the west end of Russell Island for a short break. Paddling along the southern shore of Russell Island to the east end we’ll then make an open crossing of 1.4 nm to Portland Island. We’ll then paddle clockwise around Portland Island, stopping for lunch and breaks as needed. Once we complete our circumnavigation we’ll repeat the open crossing back to Russell Island and paddle along the north shore to the west end before returning to Kingfisher Cove. Total distance is approximately 9.5 nm.

The path from the parking area at Kingfisher Cove is somewhat steep. Wheels are highly recommended. There are two open crossings on this trip that intersect two ferry routes. Paddlers are expected to keep a 3 knot pace and be comfortable in open water. Bring a tow rope if you have one. Parking is limited so expect to carpool to the launch. Traveling as a group, we’ll leave Ruckle at 8 am so we can be on the water by 9 am.

Meeting Time: 8:15:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Kingfisher Cove, 48.75980, -123.40974
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Tom Waldron
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:
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: 65 F
Estimated Water Temperature: 55
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 - 6 hours
Tide times & heights: Low: 3.5' at 05:59 am, High: 8.1' at 13:19 pm, Low: 7.6' at 16:33 pm
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 3: 1 to 2 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location: https://www.google.com/maps/place/48%C2%B045'35.3%22N+123%C2%B024'35.1%22W/@48.7598091,-123.4123249,17z/data=!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d48.7598056!4d-123.40975?authuser=0&entry=ttu
Photos (Optional): yes
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Fulford Harbor

Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon