Three Graces Rock Gardening and More! - L2

When
September 08, 2024
9:00 AM
Location
Garibaldi 45°33'28.7"N 123°54'41.2"W
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Full Name: Denise Harrington
Narrative: Come play at the Three Graces in Tillamook Bay! We'll launch before slack and paddle out toward the Three Graces rock formations with the ebb. The agenda for the day will be based on the conditions. We may paddle out toward the end of the Jetty, or hang out at Three Graces. This will be a great opportunity to get comfortable playing in and experience rock therapy mildly surging swell and currents. As conditions build we can cross to the south side for a break, then mess around on the eddylines or head back to the Three Graces as the tide rises. We'll ride the flood back to the put in.

With an incoming current and winds that predominately take us to safety, this is a great venue to stretch your comfort level a little bit and try some flat water skills in a more dynamic environment. This is not a class, but a trip with lots of opportunity to work on maneuvering, crossing eddy lines, and rescues.

(Credit to David Dalbey for the well written Paddle Plan!)

This paddle is part of Denise's Ecosystem awareness activities:

Join 13 other OOPSters who have already helped Oregon Shores protect and conserve our coastal ecosystems, landscapes, and communities! When you join our September 8 Three Graces Play Day we will count our paddle miles to raise awareness and funds for Oregon Shores’ work to empower citizens through education and conservation action to learn about, enjoy, and protect the Oregon coast. (https://givebutter.com/Surf_Sun)

Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Garibaldi 45°33'28.7"N 123°54'41.2"W (Next to public restroom https://maps.app.goo.gl/euK5ScMyEUCk8A5S8)
Take out: 45°33'28.7"N 123°54'41.2"W
Route Alternative for bad weather: reschedule
Required equipment: Helmet, Towline
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Denise Harrington
Co-Organizer(s): Jon Powell
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? No
First Aid /CPR Person: Paige Powell
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: 55
Estimated Water Temperature: 55
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide times & heights: 9:57 am 2.51', 4:23 pm, 7.52'
Current information: 7:21 AM ebb -1.82
2024-09-8 11:19 AM slack -
2024-09-8 1:49 PM flood 2.9
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 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location: 45°33'28.7"N 123°54'41.2"W
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COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Garibaldi
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