Orcas Island Event: Deer Harbor to Jones Island State Park - L2

When
August 25, 2024
9:00 AM
Location
Deer Harbor Marina
Spaces left
10

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.

Full Name: david smith

Narrative: We'll launch from Deer Harbor, paddle southwest out of the harbor to Steep Point. From there we'll make a short crossing (less than 1 mile) of Spring Passage before landing on the southern shore of Jones Island State Park. This is a popular destination for kayakers on the southern end of the island and larger water craft at the northern end. Once there we can lunch and hike the trails around this small island to enjoy the scenic views. We will then continue to circumnavigate Jones Island or return directly back to Deer Harbor depending on the interest of the group. Total distance will be approximately 7 miles with the circumnavigation of Jones Island.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Deer Harbor Marina
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: david smith
Co-Organizer(s): TBD
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: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 70°
Estimated Water Temperature: 55°
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hours
Tide times & heights: Low at 4:17 am, .1'; High at 11:46 am, 6.6'
Current information: Less than 2 knots
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 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location: 5164 Deer Harbor Rd
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Deep Zoom: Waldron Island
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon