Orcas Island Event - Strokes Class - L1

When
September 20, 2026
10:00 AM
Location
Camp Beach
Spaces left
6

Registration

Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime.
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Full Name:: fred harsman
Narrative:: This will a strokes class with sweep,rudder and propulsion strokes. We will also work on edging and bracing. I would like to focus on the forward stroke as it is the most used stroke. We might also dabble in blended strokes. We will be staying in West Sound for the class
Meeting Time:: 10:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 10:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Class
Put in:: Camp beach
Take out:: Camp beach
Route Alternative for bad weather:: None
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Fred Harsman
Co-Organizer(s)::
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::
Maximum number of paddlers:: 6
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 65
Estimated Water Temperature:: 55
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 3-4 hours
Tide times & heights:: 6:40AM .79 low 3:25 PM 7.24 high
Current information:: NA
Hazards::
Wind strength:: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
Waves, Swell, Breaking Waves: Level 1: Under 1' waves, no breaking waves
Sea state:: Level 1: Waves up to the deck seam; water glassy to rippled, no whitecaps
Landing types:: Level 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
Currents:: Level 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance:: Level 1: Up to 6 miles
Open crossing:: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 1
Rating Comments::
Location:: Four Winds Camp launch
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Orcas Orcas Island
Link to map of route (Optional):

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