Saltsprings Island Event: Portland Island Circumnavigation - L2

When
July 26, 2024
10:00 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.
OOPS Paddler (No WEC required)
A level 1 paddler requires no WEC. this ticket is for anyone.
Paddler Seeking Wet Exit Certification
Ticket for a paddler that wants to get their WEC on this paddle. Don't allow these if you don't want to do WEC on the paddle. MUST BE FOR LEVEL1 PADDLES ONLY as the person might not pass the test or you might do the test at the end of the paddle

Leader: Kent Slawson

Narrative: Portland Island, is part of the Gulf Islands National Park system. the 544 acre island situated south of Saltspring, is separated by Satellite Channel. The Island is a mixture of protected coves , sandy beaches and a rich intertidal ecology. Trails criss-cross the island. The crux of this trip is a 1NM open water crossing of Satellite channel with some potential BC ferry traffic. I ask participants to be able to maintain a 3kt pace for 20-30 minutes as we cross the channel out and back. Please consider your comfort in wind and swell if conditions deteriorate. We can take our time, lunch, and leisurely explore as we circle the island. There are apparently a number of campgrounds and trailheads. We might take a short hike depending on group interest.
Meeting Time: 10:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: KingFisher Cove
Take out: same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Kent Slawson
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? No
First Aid /CPR Person: TBD
Maximum number of paddlers: TBD
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 68 degrees is the average daily high for July
Estimated Water Temperature: cold enough: 50-60 degrees
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5-7hrs
Tide times & heights:

	Friday - 7/26/2024
	Low	High	Low	High
Fulford Harbor, SSI	04:10 - 6.0'	09:09 - 8.0'	14:57 - 2.8'	22:08 - 11.1'

Current information: <2kts
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: Level 2 as anticipated; open crossing and wind could bump this to L3.
Location: Kingfisher cove
Photos (Optional): yes
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Fulfourd Harbour
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon