Dungeness Spit, Paddle to the Lighthouse - L2

When
November 05, 2024
9:00 AM
Location
Cline Spit County Park
Spaces left
2
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8 registrants

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This is one of three paddling trips in the area of Port Angeles and Sequim on the northern Olympic Peninsula. The Trip Organizer and Co-Organizer will not be arranging lodging, camping, or meals for participants.

Full Name: Dennis Pennell

Narrative: This is Day #1 of a three day trip This is an exploratory trip for both organizers.
This is a paddle to the New Dungeness Lighthouse on the Dungeness Spit, and beyond to the east end of the spit. If the lighthouse is staffed, we should be able to visit it and climb to the top should we choose to do so. The area is also a national wildlife preserve. Boats (including sea kayaks) are only allowed to land in a small, restricted area just to the south of the New Dungeness Lighthouse because the area is a wildlife refuge.

As always, this trip is dependent on conditions being favorable. This area is known for rapid weather changes, so we will monitor the weather reports closely.

Bring a contact (short) tow and a long tow if you have them.
Dry suits required.
Sea kayaks capable of paddling a sustained 3 knots required.

Meet at 9:00 AM. Launch at 10:00 AM or earlier if ready.

Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: 48.15179024804664, -123.15253797345576, Cline Spit County Park. https://maps.app.goo.gl/RLgQxQU3piZagKxH8
Take out: Same as Put in.
Route Alternative for bad weather: To be determined at the time.
Required equipment: Towline
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Dennis Pennell
Co-Organizer(s): Ken Sund
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: 8 total, including TO and Co-TO
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 45
Estimated Water Temperature: 45
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide times & heights: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=9444471&units=standard&bdate=20241105&edate=20241105&timezone=LST/LDT&clock=12hour&datum=MLLW&interval=hilo&action=dailychart

Date Day Time Pred High/Low
2024/11/05 Tue 07:17 AM 7.93 H
2024/11/05 Tue 12:01 PM 6.78 L
2024/11/05 Tue 02:03 PM 6.92 H
2024/11/05 Tue 11:36 PM -1.16 L
Current information: N/A
Hazards: Shipping traffic
Wind strength: Level 3: 12-16 knots (19 mph)
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 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
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: This trip should be a level 2 if conditions are favorable. Should conditions change for the worse while we are on the water, it could quickly become a level 3 or higher trip.
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vsv5sSYmjz4WkQ3x9
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: All participants of this trip must be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: 9444471 Dungeness, WA
Link to map of route (Optional)

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