Sunshine Coast Event - South Thormanby Island from Brooks Cove - L2

When
July 25, 2026
8:30 AM
Location
Brooks Cove
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:: Sara Spink
Narrative:: We will launch from Brooks cove and make our way north up the coast of Smugglers Cove Provincial park before crossing Welcome Passage to circumnavigate South Thormanby Island.

Meet at the end of Brooks Rd. at 9am, and be ready to launch by 930am. When we exit the cove we will make our way up the coast towards Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park, but will turn west before Grant Is. to make the crossing. We will make our way round the North end of South Thormanby and cross Buccaneer bay, making a short portage (and possibly taking a break) before continuing around to the southern end of the island. On our return we have the option of stopping at Pebbly beach before making the crossing back to our put in.

We may make some adjustments to the route based on wind conditions.
Meeting Time:: 8:30:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Brooks Cove 49°30'34.4"N 123°56'51.2"W
Take out:: Brooks Cove 49°30'34.4"N 123°56'51.2"W
Route Alternative for bad weather:: Stay in Halfmoon Bay
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Full wet suit
Primary Organizer:: Sara Spink
Co-Organizer(s):: TBD
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:: 6 (depending on available TOs)
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 60-70 °F
Estimated Water Temperature:: 64 °F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 5-6 hours
Tide times & heights:: First High Tide: 2:55 AM – 4.05 ft

First Low Tide: 9:23 AM – 0.21 ft

Second High Tide: 4:16 PM – 5.12 ft

Second Low Tide: 10:44 PM – 1.90 ft
Current information:: Less than 2kt
Hazards::
Wind strength:: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Waves, Swell, Breaking Waves: 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:: Wind could change this
Location:: 49°30'34.4"N 123°56'51.2"W
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Halfmoon Bay
Link to map of route (Optional):
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Portland, Oregon