Orcas Island Event - East Sound round trip - L2

When
September 18, 2026
8:30 AM
Location
East Sound County Dock
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:: Mart Hughes
Narrative:: The paddle will launch from the beach at East Sound County Dock and paddle south along the east shore to Rosario (Cascade Bay) and a lunch at Rosario. Depending on conditions the return will follow the west shore back to the launch at East Sound.
Meeting Time:: 8:30:00 AM
Launch Time:: 9:15:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: East Sound County Dock, 52 Haven Rd, Eastsound, WA, 48.69169 -122.90497
Take out:: East Sound County Dock.
Route Alternative for bad weather:: None
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Mart Hughes
Co-Organizer(s)::
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
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 50 - 60 deg. F
Estimated Water Temperature:: 50 - 50 deg. F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 4 to 5 hrs
Tide times & heights:: Low 6:57 @ -1.2 ft., High 3:48 @ 7.7 ft.
Current information:: Current < 0.25 kn
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:: The paddle is at the upper end of Eastsound. Current is filling with no perceived current. The shoreline is mixed with development and wild shoreline with both beach and rock shore. Distance 10 miles.
Location:: East Sound County Dock, 52 Haven Rd, Eastsound, WA,
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Rosario, Orcas Island
Link to map of route (Optional):

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