Sunshine Coast Event - Halfmoon Bay to Buccaneer Bay and Return - L2

When
July 24, 2026
9:30 AM
Location
Halfmoon Bay
Spaces left
6

Registration

Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime.
TO and Safety
Password Reserved for TO use

Full Name:: Dennis Pennell
Narrative:: Launch from Brooks Cove, paddle out to Halfmoon Bay, then to Welcome Passage and across to South Thormanby Island. Along the east side of South Thormanby Island to the northern tip and turn into Buccaneer Bay. Explore Buccaneer Bay for a while, find a spot for lunch, and return more or less the way we came.
Meeting Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time:: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: 49.5096475018154, -123.94757146135655
Take out:: 49.5096475018154, -123.94757146135655
Route Alternative for bad weather:: Either stay near Halfmoon Bay, or paddle in Sechelt Inlet.
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Dennis Pennell
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?: No
First Aid /CPR Person:: Will need a first aid/CPR certified person on the trip.
Maximum number of paddlers:: 5
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 60s
Estimated Water Temperature:: 50s
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 4 hours
Tide times & heights:: Will provide this once I figure out how to glean this info.
Current information:: Will provide this once I figure out how to glean this info.
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 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:: Only expected level 3 condition is potential wind. If winds exceed L3, will move trip.
Location:: 49.509536038465576, -123.94739980005595
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: All participants of this trip must be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Canadian Tide and Current Tables
Link to map of route (Optional):
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Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon