Saltsprings Island Event: Circumnav Russell Island from Ruckle Park - L2

When
July 29, 2024
9:00 AM
Location
Ruckle Park group campsite
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: Joe Howell
Narrative: We'll meet at Ruckle Park group campsite. Bring your wheels, as we will take our boats down to the rocky shore to launch. We'll head south and bend west along the coast of Salt Spring Island, where we may explore a couple of coves before doing the 1/2 mile crossing to Russell Island. We'll enjoy sandstone cliffs and some smaller bays, while we find a good spot for lunch. There are trails on Russell that you might like to explore as well as an old homestead and interpretive signs. Once back on the water, we'll complete our circumnavigation of the island and paddle back to the south shore of Salt Spring, then follow the shoreline back to home. Total distance about 9 miles.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:45:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Ruckle Park Group Camp
Take out: Ruckle Park Group Camp
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Joe Howell
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, unless I get a Co-organizer
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): 4-6 hours
Tide times & heights: 06: 45 Low 2.5 feet
15:30 High 9.1 feet
17:45 Low 8.5 feet
23:30 High 10.6 feet

Current information: 1-2 kts
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: Approximate 48.770208, -123.368619
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Fulford Harbour
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon