Orcas Island Event - Circumnavigate Sucia Island from North Beach - L3

Full Name:: Fred Harsman
Narrative: We will launch from North beach at 8:30 a.m. and start the 2-mile crossing to the east side of Sucia Island to start a counter-clockwise circumnavigation. As we work our way around the island, we will stop at the campground, which has pit toilets, for a break. At the beach, after checking on the group's energy level and the conditions, we can either proceed around the N side of Sucia, or portage across to Shallow Bay. From Shallow Bay, we will decide on our return crossing to North Beach.
Meeting Time: 8:00:00 AM
Launch Time:  8:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: North Beach, Orcas Island.
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: none
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit
Primary Organizer: Fred Harsman
Co-Organizer(s): Joe Howell
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: TBD
Maximum number of paddlers: 5 with one T.O., 10 if I get a second T.O.
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 55
Estimated Water Temperature: 50
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5-6 hours
Tide times & heights:  9/19/26
Low: 0.62 ft 5:31 AM, High: 7.01 ft 2:40 PM

Current information: 1 to 2 kts. throughout the paddle
Hazards: Potential boat traffic
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably affects 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 easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
Currents: Level 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
Total distance: Level 3: 12 mils
Open crossing: Level 4: Over 2 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 3 
Rating Comments: Level 2 for distance and potential power boat traffic
Location: Orcas Island
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: Echo Bay
Link to map of route (Optional)