Sunshine Coast Event - Sunshine Coast from Halfmoon Bay to Sechelt - L2

When
July 25, 2026
9:00 AM
Location
5500 Fisherman Rd
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:: Bob Freshman
Narrative:: This is a scenic one way trip along Sunshine Coast from Halfmoon Bay to Sechelt. We will launch from Cooper Green Park at Half Moon Bay at 10AM then head south towards Welcome Beach and then around the point to Sargent Bay. We will
transit Sargent Bay and head south down the coast towards Sechelt passing the Trail
Islands. If time and conditions allow, we can check out one or more of the Trail
Islands. We will take out for lunch break at Wakefield Road Beach. After
lunch we will continue south toward Sechelt and take out at Friendship Park. Total
distance is 10 miles with on water time of 3-4 hours. Shuttle will be set up prior to
our paddle. We will meet at Coopers Green Park to set up shuttle at 9AM.

Meeting Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: 5500 Fisherman Rd, Halfmoon Bay, BC V0N 1Y1, Canada
Take out:: 5665 Teredo St, Sechelt, BC V7Z 0P6, Canada
Route Alternative for bad weather:: TBD
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
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:: 60
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 4 Hours
Tide times & heights:: Time PDT Height (m) Height (ft)
01:27 3.978 13.1
09:40 1.124 3.7
17:49 4.399 14.4
22:53 3.735 12.3
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 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::
Location:: 5500 Fisherman Rd, Halfmoon Bay, BC V0N 1Y1, Canada
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Half Moon Bay
Link to map of route (Optional):

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon