Three Graces and Bay Ocean Peninsula in Tillamook Bay - L2 - T2689

Full Name:: Steve Carrigg
Narrative:: Join us on a trip to the Three Graces. We’ll meet at the Garibaldi kayak ramp and take a slow paddle out to the Three Graces where we can play around the rocks. From there we will cross the channel to the Bayocean Peninsula and have some lunch on a sandy beach. 

During lunch Denise will speak about the Oregon Shores project. This may include a walk down the new South Jetty (optional), which currently has a sandy road surface, due to construction, that will disappear with winter storms. For anyone who is interested, Steve will talk briefly about skin-on-frame kayaks.

Denise has led paddles here before. This is Steve's first trip in Tillamook Bay

Depending on tidal conditions, there may be some opportunity to play in the currents around Kincheloe Point (optional)
Meeting Time:: 9:45:00 AM
Launch Time:: 10:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Garibaldi Kayak Launch https://maps.app.goo.gl/aN3BAWyTRnkwGkGX9
Take out:: Garibaldi Kayak Launch https://maps.app.goo.gl/aN3BAWyTRnkwGkGX9
Route Alternative for bad weather:: There are take outs at Pirates Cove and at the Coast Guard station, if needed. Miami Cove is a short paddle option in the event of inclement weather.
Required equipment:: Helmet
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Steve Carrigg
Co-Organizer(s):: Denise Harrington
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:: Denise Harrington
Maximum number of paddlers:: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 44-50
Estimated Water Temperature:: 53
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 4 hours
Tide times & heights:: High tide is 5.88 at 8:42 am

Low tide is 4.31 feet at 1:41 pm .That is an exchange of 1.57 ft over five hours, which suggests a fairly slow current of 1 knot. 

Current information:: Level 2:  Paddlers must sprint to move forward (possible at Kincheloe Point
Hazards:: Shipping traffic
Wind strength:: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Waves, Swell, Breaking Waves: Level 1: Under 1' waves, 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: Up to 2knots:
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::
Location:: Garabaldi Kayak Launch: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aN3BAWyTRnkwGkGX9
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: North Jetty Tillamook Bay
Link to map of route (Optional):https://maps.app.goo.gl/aN3BAWyTRnkwGkGX9