Comments and Discussion
Narrative: Destination will be Watmough Bay and return. From Hunter Bay, paddle NE along islands off Sperry Peninsula and East through Lopez Pass before Max Ebb. From Lopez Pass, paddle South along Sperry Peninsula, past Shoal Point and Cape St. Mary to Lunch at Watmough Bay. Begin Return and paddle through Lopez Pass after slack, well before Max flood, and return to Hunter Bay. Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM Launch Time: 9:45:00 AM Type of activity: Paddle Trip Put in: Hunter Bay County Dock 24 Crab Island Road, Lopez Island WA Take out: Same Route Alternative for bad weather: Paddle North along shore in Lopez Sound and Return Required equipment: Minimum Immersion protection: Drysuit Primary Organizer: Brad Sheehan Assistant 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: TBD Maximum number of paddlers: 6, unless another competent organizer signs up. I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes Estimated Air Temperature: 60-65 Estimated Water Temperature: 50-55 Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5-6 hours Tide times & heights: 2018-09-14 Fri 9:40 AM PDT 6.4 feet High Tide Fri 2:27 PM PDT 4.1 feet Low Tide Current information: Lopez Pass Currents + current flows West on Flood and - current East on Ebb 2018-09-14 Fri 9:15 AM PDT -0.0 knots Slack, Ebb Begins Fri 11:51 AM PDT -1.5 knots Max Ebb Fri 3:11 PM PDT 0.0 knots Slack, Flood Begins Fri 5:05 PM PDT 1.7 knots Max Flood Hazards: 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 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: Less than 1 mile Paddling Environment: Overall rating: Level 2 Rating Comments: This trip is a solid Level 2, strong East Winds could make this a Level 3