Comments and Discussion
Narrative: We will launch from the boat ramp near the Marine Science Center near where we will be camping. We'll paddle along the Port Townsend waterfront and see what the Victorian Seaport looks like in the dark. Paddlers will need a waterproof headlamp and 2 glow sticks: one yellow and one blue and a means of attaching one to your headwear and the other to the bow of your kayak. Indeed. For real. Buy the chem lights where you like; I know you can get them at Sportsmans warehouse. Meeting Time: 9:00:00 PM Launch Time: 9:30:00 PM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: boat ramp at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center at Fort Worden Take out: same as put in Route Alternative for bad weather: none Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit Primary Organizer: Vern Brown Assistant Organizer(s): TBD Has organizer paddled here before? Yes 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: 10 given we have other TO to assist 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: 48 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 2 hours Tide times & heights: No worries Current information: No concerns Hazards: Night paddling, Shipping traffic Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle Swell/Surf size: 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 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half Total distance: Level 1: Up to 6 miles Open crossing: Level 2: Less than 1 mile Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 2