Sunshine Coast Event - Explore Sechelt Inlet - L2

When
July 24, 2026
8:30 AM
Location
Porpoise Bay Provincial Park
Spaces left
6

Registration

Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime.
TO and Safety
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Full Name:: Bob Freshman
Narrative:: The Sechelt Inlet is a prime paddling destination. The waters are fairly calm thanks to the geography of the landscape, so you’re unlikely to encounter big waves, as may be possible in the open ocean. Wildlife watchers will be treated to sightings of bald eagles, seals and porpoises, along with a variety of marine life such as starfish and crabs. The deep blue sea gives way to tree lined mountains where no roads go, making for a true back country experience in the wilderness.
We will meet at Porpoise Bay Provincial Park at 8:30, be on the water by 9:30, then follow the coast north, stopping as desired at Mt Richardson Provincial Park beaches. We’ll head towards the First Nations petroglyphs at Nine Mile Beach Returning along the same route back to the take-out.

Meeting Time:: 8:30:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Porpoise Bay Provincial Park 6428 Marmot Rd, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A4, Canada
Take out:: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather:: TBD
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Farmer John
Primary Organizer:: Bob Freshman
Co-Organizer(s):: TBD
Has organizer paddled here before?: Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before?: Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current?: Yes
First Aid /CPR Person:: Bob Freshman
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:: 75
Estimated Water Temperature:: 65
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 4 Hours
Tide times & heights:: Time PDT Height (m) Height (ft)
01:57 2.526 8.3
11:47 0.502 1.6
20:16 2.326 7.6
22:55 2.241 7.4
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 1: Under 1' waves, 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:: Immersion protection requirement will be determine on site at Sechelt before the trip.
Location:: Porpoise Bay Provincial Park 6428 Marmot Rd, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A4, Canada
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Porpoise Bay
Link to map of route (Optional):

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
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