Orcas Island Event - North Beach to Daughton Point, and possibly beyond - L2

When
September 20, 2026
7:30 AM
Location
North Beach
Spaces left
6

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Full Name:: Brenda C Brewer
Narrative:: North Beach is small, with a tiny parking lot - so we will put in early at North Beach, and head Left, enjoying the cool morning air, to Point Doughty, about 2 miles away. From there, we might land, secure our boats, and hike up - if it's clear, the view is amazing! Once we hike back down, or if we skip the the hike altogether, we then will decide if we want to head on back to North Beach, making. this a shorter paddle, or continue on down to West Beach, where I hear there is rumor of ice cream to be had at West Beach Resort. If the conditions are less than congenial, we can make this a shorter trip - if it's a lovely day, we may go on down to West Beach. If we only paddle to Point Doughty and back, it's about 5-6 miles round trip plus a possible hike. If we go on down to West Beach and back it's about 10 miles (plus a possible hike). As this will be our third day paddling, we will be mindful of our energy when deciding how far to go. We should have some mild current assist coming back.

Please bring a hat, sun screen, water, a radio, a tow belt, water, and sufficient snacks for a multi-mile trip. While we won't be making any crossings, we will be paddling in open water, so a minimum of 14' boat, with hatches and bulkheads is required.
Meeting Time:: 7:30:00 AM
Launch Time:: 8:15:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: North Beach, North Beach Rd, Orcas Island
Take out:: North Beach, North Beach Rd, Orcas Island
Route Alternative for bad weather:: Shorten the trip, cancel
Required equipment:: Towline
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Brenda Brewer
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:: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: Upper 50's in the am, to mid 60's in afternoon
Estimated Water Temperature:: mid 50's
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 4-6 hours
Tide times & heights:: Fri 9/18/2026
Low Tide: 5:07 am. 0.40 ft.
High Tide: 2:04 pm. 7.68 ft.
Low Tide: 7:43 pm. 6.62 ft

Sat 9/19/2026:
Low Tide: 6:09 am. 0.69 ft.
High Tide: 3:08 pm. 7.89 ft.
Low Tide: 9:42 pm. 6.37 ft.

Sunday 9/20/2026
Low Tide: 7:17 am. 0.88 ft.
High Tide: 3:54 pm 8:04 ft
Low Tide: 10:17 pm. 6:06 ft
Current information:: Less than 2 knots
Hazards:: Shipping traffic
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 3: Bad footing, rocky shores, or surf up to 1.5'
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:: Weather will be updated closer to paddle date. Much depends on the wind.
Location:: North Beach, North Beach Rd, Orcas Island
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Sucia Island
Link to map of route (Optional):

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