Orcas Island Event - Sucia Island - L2

When
August 25, 2024
7:30 AM (PDT)
Location
North Beach, Orcas Island.
Spaces left
6

Registration

Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime.
OOPS Paddler (No WEC required)
A level 1 paddler requires no WEC. this ticket is for anyone.
TO and Safety
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Full Name: Don Beale
Narrative: We will launch from N beach and cross 2 miles to Johnson Point. Current during the crossing will be flooding NE with a 1.77 max at 0937. We will launch at 8 and cross in the building flood. From Johnson Point we will proceed NE, between S Finger and Sucia Islands, to the campground beach for a reset stop. At the beach, after checking on the group's energy level and the conditions, we can either proceed around the N side of Sucia, or portage agross to Shallow Bay. From Shallow Bay there are some more shoreline and islands to explore. We will cross back to the launch point at minimum current around 1 PM.
Meeting Time: 7:30:00 AM
Launch Time: 8:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: North Beach, Orcas Island.
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: none
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Don Beale
Co-Organizer(s): Joe Howell
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: Joe Howell
Maximum number of paddlers: TBD at the event
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: 50
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 hours
Tide times & heights: 0657, 6.71'. 1358, 0.24'.
Current information: 0937, +1.77 kt. 1318 min. 1601 -0.81kt.
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 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
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: The wind never affects the feel of a greenland paddle.
Location: Orcas Island
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Echo Bay
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon